E2 8JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 8JQ

E2 8JQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.66 per 1,000 population. This E2 8JQ 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 8JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 8JQ, encompassing approximately 9242 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E2 8JQ area, explore the E2 8JQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)

E2 8JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 13
  • Ezra Street with total crimes: 13
  • Whiston Road with total crimes: 5

E2 8JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.6652.17%
Theft from the person253.7978.57%
Anti-social behaviour222.70-29.03%
Shoplifting112.38266.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.1912.50%
Other theft90.97125.00%
Bicycle theft80.97166.67%
Public order70.87133.33%
Robbery70.7675.00%
Vehicle crime70.7616.67%
Burglary60.760.00%
Possession of weapons40.650.00%
Drugs30.43-57.14%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.350.00%
Theft from the person142.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.510.00%
Drugs70.870.00%
Burglary60.760.00%
Vehicle crime60.650.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Other theft40.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Public order30.32200.00%
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 theft10.220.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.43-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4021.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.110.00%
Other theft214.000.00%
Drugs132.271200.00%
Vehicle crime131.410.00%
Public order121.410.00%
Bicycle theft91.300.00%
Robbery70.970.00%
Burglary60.760.00%
Shoplifting60.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.11-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5825.325.45%
Anti-social behaviour346.28-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences323.68-27.27%
Other theft293.46-19.44%
Burglary283.1433.33%
Bicycle theft143.0355.56%
Vehicle crime81.51-20.00%
Robbery70.87-61.11%
Drugs60.76500.00%
Shoplifting60.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-44.44%
Public order50.54-28.57%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5527.2719.57%
Violence and sexual offences445.95-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour374.7615.62%
Other theft364.0028.57%
Burglary213.90200.00%
Robbery182.27260.00%
Vehicle crime101.9525.00%
Bicycle theft91.0880.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9728.57%
Public order70.97-30.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.750.00%
Theft from the person464.98-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour324.98-40.74%
Other theft283.46-6.67%
Public order103.030.00%
Vehicle crime81.08-57.89%
Burglary70.87-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.76-16.67%
Robbery50.54-28.57%
Drugs40.54-42.86%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5427.810.00%
Theft from the person485.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.190.00%
Other theft304.980.00%
Vehicle crime193.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.060.00%
Burglary101.510.00%
Public order101.080.00%
Robbery71.080.00%
Drugs70.760.00%
Bicycle theft60.760.00%
Other crime40.650.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 202428
December 202321
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
April 202437
January 202432
December 202344
November 202346
October 202346

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
April 202438
January 202434
December 202337
November 202332
October 202354

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202421
January 202429
December 202336
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 202318
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
May 20241
April 202440
January 202458
December 202355
November 202346
October 202348

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 202413
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Columbia Road
    Total13
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ezra Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Whiston Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boat Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 14. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Thurtle Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hamond Square
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Bath Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kent Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Jeger Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. How'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Purcell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Long Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cremer Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2