EC2A 4DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4DY

EC2A 4DY, Hackney has recorded a total of 304 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 210.26 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4DY 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 4DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4DY, encompassing approximately 1445 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (62) incidents (44.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-31.34% decrease)

EC2A 4DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 48
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 27

EC2A 4DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62210.2644.19%
Other theft5542.8857.14%
Violence and sexual offences4638.04-31.34%
Shoplifting3531.82-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour2024.2142.86%
Public order1913.83-50.00%
Robbery1713.1430.77%
Burglary1611.76100.00%
Drugs1011.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime96.92125.00%
Bicycle theft76.2240.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.84-54.55%
Other crime23.46100.00%
Possession of weapons11.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67208.1948.89%
Shoplifting4446.34-13.73%
Theft from the person4330.4343.33%
Public order3829.7426.67%
Other theft3526.2816.67%
Drugs1524.217.14%
Anti-social behaviour1410.3755.56%
Robbery139.68550.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.9957.14%
Burglary87.61300.00%
Bicycle theft55.530.00%
Vehicle crime43.46300.00%
Possession of weapons32.770.00%
Other crime12.070.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51159.08-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences4535.2766.67%
Other theft3031.1287.50%
Theft from the person3020.75-14.29%
Public order3020.7566.67%
Drugs1420.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.22-41.67%
Bicycle theft54.8466.67%
Possession of weapons33.4650.00%
Robbery22.07100.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55132.10-9.84%
Theft from the person3538.04-38.60%
Violence and sexual offences2724.21-55.00%
Public order1818.67-18.18%
Other theft1612.45-70.37%
Criminal damage and arson1211.07100.00%
Drugs108.30-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour96.9228.57%
Bicycle theft36.220.00%
Burglary22.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.38-33.33%
Robbery11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61208.19-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences6042.19-25.00%
Theft from the person5741.50-46.73%
Other theft5439.4217.39%
Public order2237.35-40.54%
Drugs1915.2235.71%
Anti-social behaviour713.14-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.840.00%
Burglary44.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.77-50.00%
Robbery32.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons32.0750.00%
Other crime22.07100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107278.73148.84%
Violence and sexual offences8074.0190.48%
Shoplifting6955.3391.67%
Other theft4647.72109.09%
Public order3731.8232.14%
Drugs1425.59-54.84%
Robbery129.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.3011.11%
Burglary86.92100.00%
Bicycle theft65.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.1550.00%
Vehicle crime54.150.00%
Possession of weapons23.46-50.00%
Other crime11.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43166.6979.17%
Violence and sexual offences4229.7427.27%
Shoplifting3629.05-20.00%
Drugs3124.90416.67%
Public order2821.4440.00%
Other theft2219.3722.22%
Anti-social behaviour915.2280.00%
Robbery86.22700.00%
Bicycle theft75.53600.00%
Burglary44.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-55.56%
Possession of weapons42.77300.00%
Other crime32.770.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45116.20-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences3331.12-47.62%
Theft from the person2422.82-64.18%
Public order2016.60-16.67%
Other theft1813.83-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.45-30.77%
Drugs66.22-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour54.15-64.29%
Vehicle crime43.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.770.00%
Robbery10.69-83.33%
Burglary10.69-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-92.86%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72251.07-8.86%
Theft from the person6749.80-15.19%
Violence and sexual offences6346.34-11.27%
Shoplifting5543.5730.95%
Public order2438.04-40.00%
Drugs1716.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.76-12.50%
Bicycle theft149.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.68-18.75%
Vehicle crime108.99100.00%
Robbery66.92-66.67%
Burglary54.15-37.50%
Other crime23.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.38-83.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79283.5714.49%
Theft from the person7954.642.60%
Violence and sexual offences7154.64-32.38%
Shoplifting4249.11-23.64%
Public order4029.0525.00%
Robbery1827.6750.00%
Drugs1712.45-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1611.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.0760.00%
Burglary811.07-20.00%
Bicycle theft75.530.00%
Other crime64.84-14.29%
Possession of weapons64.15200.00%
Vehicle crime54.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105297.4145.83%
Theft from the person7772.6240.00%
Other theft6953.26-25.81%
Shoplifting5547.7217.02%
Public order3238.04-3.03%
Drugs1822.13-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson1612.4577.78%
Robbery1211.079.09%
Vehicle crime108.30233.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.92-41.18%
Burglary106.92100.00%
Bicycle theft76.92-53.33%
Other crime74.84133.33%
Possession of weapons24.84-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93270.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences7264.320.00%
Theft from the person5549.800.00%
Shoplifting4738.040.00%
Public order3332.510.00%
Drugs2322.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour1715.910.00%
Bicycle theft1511.760.00%
Robbery1110.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.610.00%
Burglary56.220.00%
Possession of weapons53.460.00%
Other crime33.460.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 202414
March 202431
February 20246
January 202417
December 202317
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 589 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202435
July 202430
June 202416
May 202454
April 202446
March 202422
February 202418
January 202472
December 202379
November 202369
October 202393

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 202318
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 595 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202444
July 202451
June 202455
May 202461
April 202469
March 202436
February 202445
January 202455
December 202342
November 202355
October 202347

A total of 679 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202443
July 202430
June 202435
May 202457
April 2024107
March 202443
February 202424
January 202467
December 202379
November 202377
October 202355

A total of 341 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202438
July 202430
June 202418
May 202422
April 202437
March 202428
February 202420
January 202424
December 202340
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202467
July 202445
June 202427
May 202460
April 202480
March 202442
February 202433
January 202463
December 202371
November 2023105
October 202372

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 202414
December 202316
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bishopsgate
    Total48
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Theft from the person6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total39
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime7
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Liverpool Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Moor Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Moorgate
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Circus Place
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. London Liverpool Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worship Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Steward Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wormwood Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Milton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Artillery Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Christina Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Paul Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Spital Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Primrose Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Fairchild Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gatesborough Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Phipp Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2