EC2A 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4DQ

EC2A 4DQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 461 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 172.57 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4DQ, encompassing approximately 2671 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2A 4DQ area, explore the EC2A 4DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (135) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (70) incidents (536.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-25.76% decrease)

EC2A 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 59
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 31

EC2A 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person135172.5718.42%
Other theft7050.54536.36%
Violence and sexual offences4926.20-25.76%
Robbery3418.346.25%
Shoplifting3412.7354.55%
Anti-social behaviour3212.73-11.11%
Burglary2711.98125.00%
Drugs2710.11-22.86%
Vehicle crime1310.11160.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.87100.00%
Public order124.4920.00%
Bicycle theft104.49150.00%
Other crime43.7433.33%
Possession of weapons21.50100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114133.642180.00%
Violence and sexual offences6642.672100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3624.710.00%
Drugs3513.483400.00%
Robbery3213.100.00%
Shoplifting2211.982100.00%
Burglary128.240.00%
Other theft114.49450.00%
Public order104.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.250.00%
Bicycle theft41.870.00%
Other crime31.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.2425.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.25-50.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86.74-94.20%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-92.59%
Public order31.50-83.33%
Other theft31.12-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person138163.964500.00%
Other theft7851.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences5429.201700.00%
Anti-social behaviour4120.210.00%
Robbery3415.353300.00%
Shoplifting3312.730.00%
Public order1812.35800.00%
Burglary136.740.00%
Vehicle crime124.870.00%
Drugs114.49175.00%
Bicycle theft24.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs44.87300.00%
Theft from the person31.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1250.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.87-98.20%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-96.97%
Drugs10.75-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111156.85-15.91%
Other theft8041.55-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences6629.95-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour3524.71-30.00%
Robbery2613.100.00%
Shoplifting249.734.35%
Vehicle crime168.98-5.88%
Bicycle theft135.99116.67%
Burglary134.87-38.10%
Public order124.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.4942.86%
Drugs103.74-23.08%
Possession of weapons33.7450.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132182.3038.95%
Other theft9049.4112.50%
Violence and sexual offences8433.696.33%
Anti-social behaviour5031.4419.05%
Robbery2618.7218.18%
Shoplifting239.7376.92%
Burglary218.6140.00%
Vehicle crime177.866.25%
Public order146.367.69%
Drugs135.24-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson74.87-36.36%
Bicycle theft62.62-57.14%
Possession of weapons22.25-33.33%
Other crime20.75100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95159.84-5.94%
Other theft8035.56-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences7929.952.60%
Anti-social behaviour4229.57-2.33%
Drugs2315.72130.00%
Robbery228.61-31.25%
Vehicle crime168.2433.33%
Burglary155.9915.38%
Bicycle theft145.627.69%
Public order135.2444.44%
Shoplifting134.87116.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.870.00%
Possession of weapons34.1250.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104162.460.00%
Theft from the person10138.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences7737.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour4328.820.00%
Robbery3216.100.00%
Bicycle theft1311.980.00%
Burglary134.870.00%
Vehicle crime124.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.490.00%
Drugs104.120.00%
Public order93.740.00%
Shoplifting63.370.00%
Possession of weapons22.250.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202436
April 202441
January 202435
December 202350
November 202342
October 202343

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 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
April 202413
January 202413
December 202321
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 848 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024114
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 2024138
March 20243
February 20242
January 2024111
December 2023132
November 202395
October 2023101

A total of 207 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
April 202434
March 20241
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202332

A total of 518 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202478
January 202480
December 202390
November 202380
October 2023104

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202412
January 202416
December 202317
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202466
July 20243
May 20244
April 202454
March 20243
February 20242
January 202466
December 202384
November 202379
October 202377

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20242
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 202323
October 202310

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202418
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 20241
April 202433
January 202424
December 202323
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 202413
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 4DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total59
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft10
    Robbery7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total46
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person8
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Martha'S Buildings
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Worship Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Boot Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Calvert Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1