INDEPENDENT PLACE, E8 2HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E8 2HE

INDEPENDENT PLACE, E8 2HE, Hackney has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.75 per 1,000 population. This E8 2HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E8 postcode area, which has experienced 663 crimes and a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E8 2HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E8 2HE, encompassing approximately 8829 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E8 2HE area, explore the E8 2HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (63.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-43.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)

E8 2HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

INDEPENDENT PLACE, E8 2HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.7563.33%
Anti-social behaviour295.55-43.14%
Theft from the person203.2842.86%
Other theft162.27128.57%
Shoplifting151.81275.00%
Drugs141.70180.00%
Public order101.59150.00%
Vehicle crime91.13125.00%
Burglary91.02125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0214.29%
Bicycle theft50.91-16.67%
Robbery50.5725.00%
Other crime30.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5115.86-21.54%
Violence and sexual offences305.78-30.23%
Theft from the person143.40-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.590.00%
Other theft70.79-61.11%
Bicycle theft60.79-14.29%
Drugs50.68-16.67%
Burglary40.57-66.67%
Public order40.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-73.33%
Shoplifting40.45-60.00%
Robbery40.45-60.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6526.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.360.00%
Theft from the person254.870.00%
Other theft182.830.00%
Public order162.040.00%
Vehicle crime151.810.00%
Burglary121.700.00%
Robbery101.360.00%
Shoplifting101.130.00%
Bicycle theft71.130.00%
Drugs60.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6627.1810.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.48-20.00%
Shoplifting244.08166.67%
Other theft212.7250.00%
Theft from the person192.3872.73%
Criminal damage and arson142.15100.00%
Vehicle crime121.590.00%
Public order121.369.09%
Burglary101.36-33.33%
Robbery101.13400.00%
Drugs51.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.57-28.57%
Other crime40.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6022.541.69%
Violence and sexual offences456.80-4.26%
Burglary155.100.00%
Other theft141.70-44.00%
Vehicle crime121.599.09%
Theft from the person111.36-8.33%
Public order111.2522.22%
Shoplifting91.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0240.00%
Bicycle theft70.7916.67%
Drugs60.79-25.00%
Robbery20.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5924.24-1.67%
Violence and sexual offences476.6817.50%
Other theft255.32-7.41%
Burglary152.83-11.76%
Theft from the person121.70-45.45%
Vehicle crime111.3683.33%
Public order91.25-10.00%
Shoplifting91.02-30.77%
Drugs81.0214.29%
Bicycle theft60.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-37.50%
Other crime40.57300.00%
Robbery40.45-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6024.92-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences406.80-28.57%
Other theft274.5335.00%
Theft from the person223.06120.00%
Burglary172.4970.00%
Shoplifting131.93550.00%
Public order101.4742.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.1314.29%
Drugs70.9116.67%
Robbery60.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6323.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences567.140.00%
Other theft206.340.00%
Robbery102.270.00%
Burglary101.130.00%
Theft from the person101.130.00%
Vehicle crime81.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.910.00%
Public order70.790.00%
Drugs60.790.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 453 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202451
April 202465
January 202466
December 202360
November 202359
October 202360
September 202363

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202425
January 202419
December 202311
November 202312
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202430
April 202443
January 202436
December 202345
November 202347
October 202340
September 202356

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202415
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202418
January 202421
December 202314
November 202325
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 202414
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202410
January 202424
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202416
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E8 2HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Drugs4
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total17
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kingsland High Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Amhurst Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Amhurst Terrace
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Birkbeck Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Alvington Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Martel Place
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Forman Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stoke Newington Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Gillett Place
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rusbridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 15. Farleigh Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farleigh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shacklewell Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gateway Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. John Campbell Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Selsea Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Tyssen Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Colvestone Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Abersham Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Palatine Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. King Henry'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Time Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Montague Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chester Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1