EC2A 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4DR

EC2A 4DR, Hackney has recorded a total of 426 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 156.32 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4DR, encompassing approximately 2725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (123) incidents (17.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (481.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-16.36% decrease)

EC2A 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 24

EC2A 4DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123156.3217.14%
Other theft6445.13481.82%
Violence and sexual offences4623.48-16.36%
Shoplifting3416.8854.55%
Robbery3312.4810.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.11-6.06%
Drugs2411.38-31.43%
Burglary238.81109.09%
Vehicle crime138.44225.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.77120.00%
Public order104.0411.11%
Bicycle theft83.67166.67%
Other crime42.9433.33%
Possession of weapons21.47100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person105119.991650.00%
Violence and sexual offences5538.531275.00%
Drugs3520.183400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3312.840.00%
Robbery3012.110.00%
Shoplifting2211.012100.00%
Burglary118.070.00%
Other theft114.04450.00%
Public order94.04350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.200.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
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 person42.20-50.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
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 person86.97-93.89%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-92.00%
Public order31.47-80.00%
Other theft31.10-96.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131153.024266.67%
Other theft7548.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences5027.522400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4118.350.00%
Shoplifting3215.040.00%
Robbery3111.743000.00%
Public order1511.38650.00%
Burglary135.500.00%
Vehicle crime124.770.00%
Drugs114.40175.00%
Bicycle theft24.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

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
Drugs44.40300.00%
Theft from the person31.4750.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-95.24%
Theft from the person21.10-98.15%
Drugs10.73-90.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108142.74-9.24%
Other theft7339.63-15.12%
Violence and sexual offences6326.79-21.25%
Anti-social behaviour3423.12-30.61%
Shoplifting2412.484.35%
Robbery208.81-9.09%
Vehicle crime137.34-13.33%
Public order114.77-8.33%
Burglary114.04-42.11%
Drugs114.040.00%
Bicycle theft94.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.3012.50%
Possession of weapons33.30200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person119166.2330.77%
Other theft8643.6711.69%
Violence and sexual offences8031.562.56%
Anti-social behaviour4929.3628.95%
Shoplifting2317.9891.67%
Robbery228.4415.79%
Burglary198.0735.71%
Vehicle crime156.977.14%
Public order125.509.09%
Drugs114.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.04-27.27%
Bicycle theft62.94-40.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91146.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences7833.399.86%
Other theft7728.62-23.00%
Anti-social behaviour3828.262.70%
Drugs2213.94175.00%
Robbery198.07-38.71%
Burglary146.977.69%
Vehicle crime145.1455.56%
Shoplifting125.14100.00%
Public order114.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson114.040.00%
Bicycle theft104.04-9.09%
Possession of weapons33.6750.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft100146.05-5.66%
Theft from the person9136.69-9.00%
Violence and sexual offences7133.3916.39%
Anti-social behaviour3726.05-15.91%
Robbery3113.583.33%
Burglary1311.38-31.58%
Bicycle theft114.77-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson114.0483.33%
Vehicle crime94.04-40.00%
Drugs83.30-27.27%
Public order72.94-36.36%
Shoplifting62.57-45.45%
Possession of weapons22.20-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106158.520.00%
Theft from the person10038.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences6136.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour4422.380.00%
Robbery3016.150.00%
Burglary1911.010.00%
Vehicle crime156.970.00%
Bicycle theft135.500.00%
Public order114.770.00%
Shoplifting114.040.00%
Drugs114.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.040.00%
Possession of weapons42.200.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
May 20241
April 202441
January 202434
December 202349
November 202338
October 202337
September 202344

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202413
January 202411
December 202319
November 202314
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 891 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 2024105
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 2024131
March 20243
February 20242
January 2024108
December 2023119
November 202391
October 202391
September 2023100

A total of 217 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
April 202431
March 20241
January 202420
December 202322
November 202319
October 202331
September 202330

A total of 597 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202475
January 202473
December 202386
November 202377
October 2023100
September 2023106

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202412
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202455
July 20244
May 20244
April 202450
March 20242
February 20243
January 202463
December 202380
November 202378
October 202371
September 202361

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202415
March 20242
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 20241
April 202432
January 202424
December 202323
November 202312
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
July 20241
June 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202322
October 20238
September 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total52
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Robbery7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Martha'S Buildings
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Boundary Pass
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Chart Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1