BLAKENEY CLOSE, E8 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E8 2HQ

BLAKENEY CLOSE, E8 2HQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This E8 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E8 2HQ, encompassing approximately 11795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-48.72% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

E8 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amhurst Road with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Alvington Crescent with total crimes: 6

BLAKENEY CLOSE, E8 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.2211.11%
Anti-social behaviour202.54-48.72%
Theft from the person81.70166.67%
Vehicle crime80.68166.67%
Drugs80.68700.00%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Public order50.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.42-16.67%
Other theft30.42-25.00%
Robbery30.2550.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour398.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.290.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Other theft40.340.00%
Public order40.34100.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Theft from the person30.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.59-88.00%
Public order20.25-71.43%
Theft from the person20.17-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.312400.00%
Vehicle crime132.120.00%
Burglary121.100.00%
Other theft111.020.00%
Theft from the person100.93900.00%
Public order70.85600.00%
Drugs70.590.00%
Possession of weapons40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Robbery20.250.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery20.42-71.43%
Public order10.17-90.00%
Theft from the person10.08-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.97%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.07-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences333.393.12%
Other theft152.8050.00%
Vehicle crime141.27133.33%
Burglary131.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.1071.43%
Public order101.0242.86%
Theft from the person70.85-22.22%
Robbery70.59250.00%
Bicycle theft50.59-37.50%
Drugs40.4233.33%
Other crime40.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.0419.44%
Violence and sexual offences323.65-17.95%
Burglary132.7144.44%
Other theft101.10-33.33%
Theft from the person90.8550.00%
Bicycle theft80.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6840.00%
Public order70.59-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.59-33.33%
Drugs30.51-62.50%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Robbery20.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.31-33.33%
Other theft153.05114.29%
Public order91.2728.57%
Vehicle crime90.7650.00%
Burglary90.76-35.71%
Drugs80.7614.29%
Theft from the person60.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5125.00%
Robbery40.42-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5412.1228.57%
Violence and sexual offences264.58-36.59%
Burglary142.2075.00%
Other theft71.19-30.00%
Drugs70.5940.00%
Public order70.590.00%
Robbery60.5950.00%
Vehicle crime60.51-33.33%
Theft from the person50.510.00%
Shoplifting50.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.560.00%
Other theft103.480.00%
Vehicle crime90.850.00%
Burglary80.760.00%
Public order70.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.590.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Theft from the person50.420.00%
Robbery40.420.00%
Bicycle theft40.340.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202439
April 202439
January 202440
December 202343
November 202336
October 202354
September 202342

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202413
January 202414
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
May 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202433
December 202332
November 202339
October 202326
September 202341

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Amhurst Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Alvington Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Spurstowe Terrace
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Martel Place
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Navarino Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rusbridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Shacklewell Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gateway Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tyssen Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Fassett Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Colvestone Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Abersham Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sigdon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wayland Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Time Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Montague Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chester Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Perch Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Shacklewell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arcola Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Ridley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Stannard Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Clifton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Graham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Cecilia Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Anton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1