EC2A 2AL, Hackney has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.50 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 2AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC2A postcode area, which has experienced 302 crimes and a crime rate of 95.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this EC2A 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 2AL, encompassing approximately 1614 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 58 | 150.50 | 28.89% |
| Other theft | 45 | 35.92 | 66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 27.87 | -2.86% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 21.06 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 14.86 | 142.86% |
| Robbery | 14 | 10.53 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.67 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.05 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.81 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.95 | -53.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.72 | -58.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.10 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.10 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
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 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 45 | 140.59 | 95.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 27.87 | -10.26% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 21.68 | -11.76% |
| Other theft | 27 | 18.58 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 26 | 16.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 16.10 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 8.67 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.05 | 140.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.43 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 5.57 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.48 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 105.29 | 254.55% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 24.15 | 13.33% |
| Public order | 26 | 21.06 | 271.43% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 16.10 | -4.17% |
| Other theft | 18 | 14.25 | 157.14% |
| Drugs | 12 | 11.15 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.10 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.24 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 58.84 | -26.83% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 18.58 | -50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 14.86 | -76.09% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.81 | -83.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.34 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.34 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.10 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.48 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.86 | -84.62% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.24 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 48 | 140.59 | -49.47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 29.73 | -23.33% |
| Other theft | 42 | 28.49 | 10.53% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 26.01 | -8.89% |
| Public order | 14 | 25.39 | -57.58% |
| Drugs | 13 | 8.67 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.05 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.10 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.86 | -76.92% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.86 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.86 | -81.82% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 95 | 203.77 | 187.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 58.84 | 76.47% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 37.16 | 60.71% |
| Other theft | 38 | 27.87 | 171.43% |
| Public order | 33 | 23.54 | 43.48% |
| Robbery | 13 | 20.44 | 62.50% |
| Burglary | 11 | 8.05 | 266.67% |
| Drugs | 11 | 6.81 | -52.17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.81 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.72 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.10 | -75.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 114.58 | 142.86% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 21.06 | 153.85% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 20.44 | -24.32% |
| Public order | 23 | 17.34 | 130.00% |
| Drugs | 23 | 14.25 | 666.67% |
| Other theft | 14 | 14.25 | 7.69% |
| Robbery | 8 | 8.67 | 700.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.95 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.10 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 37 | 61.94 | -21.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 22.92 | -73.08% |
| Other theft | 13 | 8.67 | -78.33% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 8.05 | -80.60% |
| Public order | 10 | 8.05 | -47.37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.19 | -58.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.10 | -70.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.86 | -76.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.86 | -90.91% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.62 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 67 | 197.57 | 6.35% |
| Other theft | 60 | 41.50 | -1.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 37.16 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 32.21 | 56.67% |
| Public order | 19 | 29.11 | -40.62% |
| Drugs | 13 | 11.77 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 7.43 | 57.14% |
| Robbery | 11 | 6.81 | -38.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 6.81 | -15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 6.81 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.19 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.48 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 208.10 | -25.29% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 40.26 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 61 | 39.02 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 32 | 37.78 | 10.34% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 19.82 | -26.83% |
| Robbery | 18 | 18.58 | 38.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 11.15 | -7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.05 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 11 | 7.43 | -35.29% |
| Burglary | 8 | 6.81 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.95 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.34 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 3.10 | 66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 235.97 | 31.82% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 53.88 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 61 | 44.59 | -24.69% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 37.78 | 10.81% |
| Public order | 29 | 25.39 | 7.41% |
| Drugs | 17 | 17.96 | 6.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 10.53 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 8.67 | -6.67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 8.67 | 8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.05 | 233.33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.19 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.57 | -53.85% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.72 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.10 | -25.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 81 | 217.39 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 50.17 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 40.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 34.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 27 | 22.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 16 | 16.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 9.91 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 9.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 8.05 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.43 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 4.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
A total of 467 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 45 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 81 |
A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
A total of 424 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
A total of 597 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 95 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 58 |
| August 2024 | 45 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 95 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| December 2023 | 63 |
| November 2023 | 72 |
| October 2023 | 56 |
A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 34 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 46 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 65 |
| November 2023 | 87 |
| October 2023 | 66 |
A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 2AL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 39 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |