LONG STREET, E2 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8HQ

LONG STREET, E2 8HQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.00 per 1,000 population. This E2 8HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E2 postcode area, which has experienced 698 crimes and a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E2 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8HQ, encompassing approximately 9422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)

E2 8HQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13

LONG STREET, E2 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5926.0031.11%
Violence and sexual offences386.26-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour304.03-21.05%
Other theft253.18212.50%
Shoplifting152.65400.00%
Drugs151.5915.38%
Robbery131.5918.18%
Burglary121.38100.00%
Vehicle crime101.27150.00%
Public order91.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.96-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.74100.00%
Possession of weapons50.640.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4519.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.350.00%
Drugs134.030.00%
Robbery111.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.170.00%
Other theft80.850.00%
Burglary60.850.00%
Public order50.64400.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.64-75.00%
Other theft10.42-97.83%
Theft from the person10.11-98.28%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5829.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.165000.00%
Other theft465.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.880.00%
Drugs243.932300.00%
Public order162.550.00%
Vehicle crime161.700.00%
Robbery101.700.00%
Bicycle theft81.060.00%
Shoplifting70.850.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8430.1413.51%
Violence and sexual offences468.91-13.21%
Other theft454.8812.50%
Anti-social behaviour244.78-29.41%
Burglary222.5529.41%
Bicycle theft122.3333.33%
Drugs121.27140.00%
Robbery101.27-52.38%
Shoplifting91.06125.00%
Vehicle crime80.96-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-68.75%
Public order50.53-54.55%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7431.5229.82%
Violence and sexual offences537.85-3.64%
Other theft405.62-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour344.2547.83%
Robbery213.61110.00%
Burglary172.2370.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.8045.45%
Vehicle crime111.7057.14%
Public order111.170.00%
Bicycle theft91.170.00%
Drugs50.96-66.67%
Shoplifting40.53-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5727.38-21.92%
Violence and sexual offences556.0514.58%
Other theft435.84-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour234.56-54.00%
Drugs152.44275.00%
Public order111.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.17-8.33%
Burglary101.17-9.09%
Robbery101.0611.11%
Bicycle theft91.0628.57%
Vehicle crime70.96-50.00%
Shoplifting60.74500.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7331.520.00%
Other theft547.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour505.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences485.310.00%
Vehicle crime145.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.490.00%
Burglary111.270.00%
Public order111.170.00%
Robbery91.170.00%
Bicycle theft70.960.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 202416
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 451 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202445
May 20241
April 202458
January 202484
December 202374
November 202357
October 202373

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
April 202451
March 20241
February 20241
January 202446
December 202353
November 202355
October 202348

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
May 20241
April 202446
January 202445
December 202340
November 202343
October 202354

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202416
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202410
January 202410
December 202321
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
April 202437
January 202424
December 202334
November 202323
October 202350

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202424
March 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 202315
October 20234

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20245
January 202422
December 202317
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
January 20245
December 202316
November 202311
October 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 8HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total43
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft7
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Boundary Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hoxton Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. French Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Drysdale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Fanshaw Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1