PRINCIPAL PLACE, EC2A 2FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 2FE

PRINCIPAL PLACE, EC2A 2FE, Hackney has recorded a total of 380 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 203.98 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 2FE 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 2FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 2FE, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2A 2FE area, explore the EC2A 2FE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (76) incidents (24.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (73) incidents (151.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (28.21% increase)

EC2A 2FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 20

PRINCIPAL PLACE, EC2A 2FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76203.9824.59%
Other theft7340.80151.72%
Violence and sexual offences5039.1928.21%
Anti-social behaviour5026.8438.89%
Shoplifting3526.84337.50%
Burglary2218.79100.00%
Drugs1811.81-28.00%
Robbery159.66-6.25%
Vehicle crime128.05100.00%
Public order116.44-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.90-11.11%
Bicycle theft64.2950.00%
Other crime33.22200.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61141.71662.50%
Violence and sexual offences3932.7456.00%
Anti-social behaviour3620.93800.00%
Other theft2919.32163.64%
Drugs2515.57316.67%
Public order1913.4226.67%
Robbery1610.201500.00%
Burglary118.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.90200.00%
Shoplifting84.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime64.29500.00%
Bicycle theft43.220.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2546.70257.14%
Public order1513.42275.00%
Other theft118.05120.00%
Shoplifting105.9042.86%
Theft from the person85.37-38.46%
Drugs64.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1326.3030.00%
Shoplifting76.9840.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.76-61.11%
Other theft53.76-64.29%
Public order42.6833.33%
Drugs32.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft21.07-33.33%
Robbery11.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1840.26-70.00%
Other theft149.66-77.05%
Theft from the person107.51-89.36%
Drugs95.37-50.00%
Shoplifting54.83-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-84.00%
Bicycle theft32.15-62.50%
Public order31.61-86.36%
Robbery21.61-89.47%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94184.651780.00%
Other theft6150.461425.00%
Violence and sexual offences6032.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2532.21400.00%
Public order2213.42340.00%
Shoplifting1911.81533.33%
Robbery1910.200.00%
Drugs1810.20260.00%
Bicycle theft89.660.00%
Burglary74.29600.00%
Vehicle crime63.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.220.00%
Possession of weapons12.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.1611.11%
Theft from the person55.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.68400.00%
Drugs52.6825.00%
Public order52.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68100.00%
Other theft42.15-60.00%
Shoplifting32.15-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1026.30-88.76%
Other theft105.37-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences95.37-85.94%
Shoplifting84.83-65.22%
Drugs44.29-71.43%
Public order42.15-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-81.82%
Vehicle crime11.07-92.86%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-96.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90206.66-19.64%
Theft from the person8948.31-24.58%
Violence and sexual offences6447.77-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour2934.35-14.71%
Shoplifting2315.574.55%
Burglary1712.35-10.53%
Robbery159.13-21.05%
Drugs148.050.00%
Vehicle crime147.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson117.51-8.33%
Public order95.90-57.14%
Bicycle theft94.8312.50%
Possession of weapons14.83-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118261.4125.53%
Other theft11263.3419.15%
Violence and sexual offences7660.12-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour3440.80-15.00%
Shoplifting2218.25-4.35%
Vehicle crime2211.8183.33%
Public order2111.8140.00%
Robbery1911.275.56%
Burglary1910.2035.71%
Drugs1410.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson127.51-7.69%
Bicycle theft86.44-38.46%
Other crime64.2950.00%
Possession of weapons43.22100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94238.87-7.84%
Theft from the person9450.4623.68%
Violence and sexual offences8250.4636.67%
Anti-social behaviour4044.0214.29%
Shoplifting2321.47-4.17%
Drugs2112.3540.00%
Robbery1811.2712.50%
Public order159.660.00%
Burglary148.0516.67%
Bicycle theft137.51-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson136.9862.50%
Vehicle crime126.980.00%
Other crime46.44100.00%
Possession of weapons22.15-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft102211.490.00%
Theft from the person7654.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences6040.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3532.210.00%
Shoplifting2418.790.00%
Robbery1612.880.00%
Public order158.590.00%
Drugs158.050.00%
Bicycle theft148.050.00%
Vehicle crime127.510.00%
Burglary126.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.440.00%
Possession of weapons34.290.00%
Other crime21.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 202419
January 202415
December 202319
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202439
July 202425
June 20247
May 202418
April 202460
March 202410
February 20249
January 202464
December 202376
November 202382
October 202360

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202436
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 202425
March 20245
February 20241
January 202429
December 202334
November 202340
October 202335

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202417
December 202319
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 202418
March 20245
February 20244
January 202414
December 202314
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 605 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202429
July 202411
June 20245
May 202414
April 202461
March 20244
February 202410
January 202490
December 2023112
November 202394
October 2023102

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202415
June 20244
May 20243
April 202422
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 202321
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20248
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 202419
March 20243
February 20248
January 202423
December 202322
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 654 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202461
July 20248
June 202413
May 202410
April 202494
March 20245
February 202410
January 202489
December 2023118
November 202394
October 202376

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 202414
December 202322
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 2FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Victoria Avenue
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Calvin Street
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. London Liverpool Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Worship Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Steward Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wheler Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Jerome Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Brick Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Commercial Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Puma Court
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1