EC2A 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 3AZ

EC2A 3AZ, Hackney has recorded a total of 401 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 202.16 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 3AZ, encompassing approximately 1983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (108) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (425.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-15.00% decrease)

EC2A 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 31
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 20

EC2A 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108202.168.00%
Other theft6354.45425.00%
Violence and sexual offences5131.76-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour4525.71-6.25%
Drugs2722.69-30.77%
Robbery2513.618.70%
Burglary1912.60111.11%
Shoplifting159.58114.29%
Vehicle crime147.56133.33%
Criminal damage and arson107.0625.00%
Bicycle theft105.04233.33%
Public order95.0412.50%
Other crime34.54200.00%
Possession of weapons21.51100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100163.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences6050.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour4830.250.00%
Drugs3924.200.00%
Robbery2319.660.00%
Other theft1211.601100.00%
Burglary96.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.540.00%
Public order84.030.00%
Shoplifting74.03600.00%
Vehicle crime63.530.00%
Bicycle theft33.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In May 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 theft22.52-97.30%
Theft from the person21.01-98.10%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-98.41%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person105203.6810400.00%
Other theft7452.947300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6337.311160.00%
Anti-social behaviour4931.760.00%
Robbery2924.700.00%
Drugs2014.620.00%
Shoplifting1810.080.00%
Public order169.071500.00%
Vehicle crime148.070.00%
Bicycle theft87.060.00%
Burglary64.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03400.00%
Other theft12.520.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.01-98.51%
Drugs10.50-94.12%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82189.06-28.70%
Other theft6941.34-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences6734.798.06%
Anti-social behaviour3733.78-24.49%
Burglary2218.65-4.35%
Robbery2211.09-12.00%
Drugs1711.0930.77%
Shoplifting168.5723.08%
Bicycle theft148.0740.00%
Public order127.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime106.05-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.04-53.85%
Possession of weapons13.02-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person115220.3119.79%
Other theft7257.98-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences6236.30-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour4931.262.08%
Robbery2524.7025.00%
Vehicle crime2412.60118.18%
Burglary2312.1091.67%
Public order1511.6036.36%
Shoplifting137.5644.44%
Criminal damage and arson136.55-18.75%
Drugs136.55-48.00%
Bicycle theft106.55-47.37%
Possession of weapons25.04-33.33%
Other crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96205.69-1.03%
Other theft7448.40-20.43%
Violence and sexual offences6437.31-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour4832.27-2.04%
Drugs2524.20212.50%
Robbery2012.600.00%
Bicycle theft1910.0890.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.5814.29%
Burglary128.07-33.33%
Public order116.05-8.33%
Vehicle crime115.550.00%
Shoplifting95.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons34.5450.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97211.740.00%
Other theft9348.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences7246.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour4936.300.00%
Robbery2024.700.00%
Burglary1810.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.070.00%
Shoplifting127.060.00%
Public order126.050.00%
Vehicle crime116.050.00%
Bicycle theft105.550.00%
Drugs85.040.00%
Other crime24.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 461 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202474
March 20241
January 202469
December 202372
November 202374
October 202393

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202416
March 20241
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 706 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 2024100
May 20242
April 2024105
March 20241
January 202482
December 2023115
November 202396
October 202397

A total of 164 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202429
January 202422
December 202325
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202460
May 20241
April 202463
March 20245
February 20241
January 202467
December 202362
November 202364
October 202372

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20241
April 202418
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202414
January 202410
December 202324
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 20246
January 202422
December 202323
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202448
April 202449
January 202437
December 202349
November 202348
October 202349

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202439
April 202420
February 20241
January 202417
December 202313
November 202325
October 20238

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 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total52
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery5
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Boot Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cygnet Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Chambord Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sclater Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Swanfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Shacklewell Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Whitby Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Chance Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Willow Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hoxton Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1