EC2A 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 3AF

EC2A 3AF, Hackney has recorded a total of 408 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 163.36 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 3AF, encompassing approximately 2497 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2A 3AF area, explore the EC2A 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (115) incidents (11.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (392.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-8.93% decrease)

EC2A 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 60
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 31
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 20

EC2A 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115163.3611.65%
Other theft6446.05392.31%
Violence and sexual offences5125.63-8.93%
Anti-social behaviour3820.428.57%
Robbery3015.2225.00%
Drugs2612.01-29.73%
Burglary2610.41160.00%
Shoplifting1210.41140.00%
Vehicle crime124.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.8057.14%
Bicycle theft94.40125.00%
Public order83.600.00%
Possession of weapons33.20200.00%
Other crime31.20200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103124.125050.00%
Violence and sexual offences5641.245500.00%
Drugs3722.423600.00%
Anti-social behaviour3514.810.00%
Robbery2414.010.00%
Other theft139.61550.00%
Burglary105.210.00%
Public order84.00700.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.200.00%
Vehicle crime62.800.00%
Shoplifting52.40400.00%
Bicycle theft42.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.20100.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34.40-97.50%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-94.74%
Other theft21.20-97.59%
Bicycle theft10.80-50.00%
Robbery10.40-96.97%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person120160.965900.00%
Other theft8348.058200.00%
Violence and sexual offences5733.231040.00%
Anti-social behaviour4022.820.00%
Robbery3316.020.00%
Drugs2013.210.00%
Public order158.011400.00%
Shoplifting136.010.00%
Vehicle crime95.210.00%
Burglary83.600.00%
Bicycle theft23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.60150.00%
Theft from the person22.000.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In February 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 offences21.20-97.06%
Drugs10.80-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81144.55-36.22%
Violence and sexual offences6832.43-2.86%
Other theft6627.23-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour3526.43-20.45%
Robbery2014.01-23.08%
Burglary188.01-21.74%
Drugs177.2130.77%
Vehicle crime146.81-33.33%
Shoplifting135.6144.44%
Public order105.21-16.67%
Bicycle theft94.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127179.7828.28%
Other theft8150.8514.08%
Violence and sexual offences7032.436.06%
Anti-social behaviour4428.03-8.33%
Robbery2617.624.00%
Burglary2310.4164.29%
Vehicle crime219.2175.00%
Drugs138.41-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.21-7.69%
Public order124.800.00%
Shoplifting94.8028.57%
Bicycle theft73.60-56.25%
Other crime22.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99164.572.06%
Other theft7139.64-19.32%
Violence and sexual offences6628.43-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour4826.430.00%
Robbery2519.22-13.79%
Drugs2510.01177.78%
Bicycle theft1610.01100.00%
Burglary146.41-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson135.6118.18%
Public order125.21-7.69%
Vehicle crime124.800.00%
Shoplifting74.80133.33%
Possession of weapons32.8050.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97161.760.00%
Other theft8838.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences6835.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4827.230.00%
Robbery2919.220.00%
Burglary1511.610.00%
Public order136.010.00%
Vehicle crime125.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.800.00%
Drugs94.400.00%
Bicycle theft83.600.00%
Shoplifting33.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
May 20241
April 202440
January 202435
December 202344
November 202348
October 202348

A total of 188 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
May 20241
April 202433
January 202420
December 202326
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 750 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 2024103
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 2024120
March 20242
January 202481
December 2023127
November 202399
October 202397

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202456
July 20241
May 20243
April 202457
March 20245
February 20242
January 202468
December 202370
November 202366
October 202368

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 472 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202413
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202483
March 20241
January 202466
December 202381
November 202371
October 202388

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 149 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202437
July 20241
April 202420
February 20241
January 202417
December 202313
November 202325
October 20239

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
April 20248
January 202418
December 202323
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 202414
December 202321
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total60
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft10
    Robbery7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total31
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Worship Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Boot Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wheler Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Whitby Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Chance Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1