E8 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E8 2LQ

E8 2LQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.04 per 1,000 population. This E8 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E8 2LQ, encompassing approximately 6756 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-16.98% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (172.73% increase)

E8 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

E8 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4638.049.52%
Anti-social behaviour446.81-16.98%
Shoplifting306.51172.73%
Other theft264.44116.67%
Theft from the person263.8523.81%
Public order163.8560.00%
Drugs142.3775.00%
Vehicle crime122.07140.00%
Burglary111.78450.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.63-9.09%
Robbery91.480.00%
Bicycle theft91.3350.00%
Other crime41.33300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5328.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.842000.00%
Theft from the person216.220.00%
Other theft123.111100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.781000.00%
Shoplifting111.630.00%
Public order101.63900.00%
Robbery91.480.00%
Drugs81.33700.00%
Bicycle theft61.18500.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.04100.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Other theft10.44-96.77%
Public order10.15-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-98.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6543.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences509.622400.00%
Theft from the person397.401850.00%
Other theft315.77933.33%
Robbery214.590.00%
Burglary183.110.00%
Public order172.661600.00%
Vehicle crime162.520.00%
Shoplifting162.370.00%
Bicycle theft112.370.00%
Possession of weapons41.630.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.48-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-95.83%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-89.47%
Theft from the person20.30-93.75%
Public order10.30-93.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5448.10-11.48%
Shoplifting537.9989.29%
Violence and sexual offences487.84-28.36%
Other theft347.1036.00%
Theft from the person325.0345.45%
Criminal damage and arson194.7418.75%
Robbery152.8187.50%
Public order152.22-6.25%
Vehicle crime132.220.00%
Burglary121.92-55.56%
Bicycle theft121.78-14.29%
Drugs101.7811.11%
Other crime61.48500.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6745.444.69%
Anti-social behaviour619.920.00%
Shoplifting289.03-22.22%
Burglary274.14107.69%
Other theft254.00-55.36%
Theft from the person223.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.2633.33%
Public order162.37-11.11%
Bicycle theft142.377.69%
Vehicle crime132.078.33%
Drugs91.920.00%
Robbery81.3333.33%
Other crime11.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6448.2520.75%
Anti-social behaviour619.4715.09%
Other theft569.0333.33%
Shoplifting368.29-18.18%
Theft from the person225.33-43.59%
Public order183.26-14.29%
Burglary132.66-35.00%
Bicycle theft131.9285.71%
Criminal damage and arson121.929.09%
Vehicle crime121.78-7.69%
Drugs91.7812.50%
Robbery61.33-40.00%
Other crime40.890.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5347.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences537.840.00%
Shoplifting447.840.00%
Other theft426.510.00%
Theft from the person396.220.00%
Public order215.770.00%
Burglary203.110.00%
Vehicle crime132.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.920.00%
Robbery101.630.00%
Drugs81.480.00%
Bicycle theft71.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202453
April 202465
January 202454
December 202361
November 202361
October 202353

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202442
July 20242
May 20241
April 202450
March 20242
January 202448
December 202367
November 202364
October 202353

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202418
January 202412
December 202327
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202434
December 202325
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202421
January 202415
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202415
December 202316
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202439
March 20242
January 202432
December 202322
November 202322
October 202339

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 202419
December 202316
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202416
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
April 202416
January 202453
December 202328
November 202336
October 202344

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total29
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total22
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stanborough Passage
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kingsland High Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Birkbeck Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. King Henry Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hawthorne Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Alvington Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bailey Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Martel Place
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stoke Newington Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Gillett Place
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shacklewell Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gateway Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. John Campbell Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Selsea Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Kingsland Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Kingsland Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Woodland Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tyssen Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Colvestone Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Abersham Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bentley Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Boleyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Shellgrove Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. King Henry'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Queen Margaret'S Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1