LEONARD STREET, EC2A 4LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4LT

LEONARD STREET, EC2A 4LT, Hackney has recorded a total of 422 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 163.31 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4LT, encompassing approximately 2584 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (122) incidents (17.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (463.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-23.64% decrease)

EC2A 4LT 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

LEONARD STREET, EC2A 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122163.3117.31%
Other theft6247.21463.64%
Violence and sexual offences4223.99-23.64%
Shoplifting3516.2552.17%
Anti-social behaviour3413.54-8.11%
Robbery3313.1613.79%
Drugs2412.77-33.33%
Burglary239.29109.09%
Criminal damage and arson128.90100.00%
Vehicle crime114.64175.00%
Public order114.2622.22%
Bicycle theft84.26100.00%
Other crime33.1050.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104128.481980.00%
Violence and sexual offences5540.251733.33%
Anti-social behaviour3721.280.00%
Drugs3614.323500.00%
Robbery2913.930.00%
Shoplifting2311.222200.00%
Burglary118.900.00%
Other theft114.26450.00%
Public order94.26350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Bicycle theft41.550.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

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 person55.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.930.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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 person42.32-50.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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 person86.97-93.85%
Violence and sexual offences43.10-91.49%
Public order31.55-80.00%
Other theft31.16-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person130157.124233.33%
Other theft7250.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences4727.862250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3818.190.00%
Shoplifting3214.710.00%
Robbery3112.383000.00%
Public order1512.00650.00%
Burglary135.800.00%
Vehicle crime115.030.00%
Drugs114.26175.00%
Bicycle theft24.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

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
Drugs44.64300.00%
Theft from the person31.5550.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

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 person21.93-98.11%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-96.83%
Drugs10.77-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106148.99-13.11%
Other theft7441.02-17.78%
Violence and sexual offences6328.64-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour3324.38-35.29%
Shoplifting2412.774.35%
Robbery209.29-13.04%
Public order127.740.00%
Vehicle crime124.64-20.00%
Burglary104.64-50.00%
Drugs103.87-9.09%
Bicycle theft93.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.4850.00%
Possession of weapons33.48200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122179.1829.79%
Other theft9047.2112.50%
Violence and sexual offences8134.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour5131.3524.39%
Robbery2319.7421.05%
Shoplifting238.9091.67%
Burglary208.9033.33%
Vehicle crime157.747.14%
Public order125.809.09%
Drugs114.64-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson64.26-45.45%
Bicycle theft62.32-33.33%
Other crime22.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.77-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94160.603.30%
Violence and sexual offences8136.3812.50%
Other theft8031.35-22.33%
Anti-social behaviour4130.962.50%
Drugs2415.87166.67%
Robbery199.29-36.67%
Burglary157.350.00%
Vehicle crime145.8055.56%
Shoplifting125.42100.00%
Public order114.6457.14%
Criminal damage and arson114.260.00%
Bicycle theft94.26-18.18%
Possession of weapons33.4850.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103157.500.00%
Theft from the person9139.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences7235.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour4027.860.00%
Robbery3015.480.00%
Burglary1511.610.00%
Bicycle theft115.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.260.00%
Drugs94.260.00%
Vehicle crime93.480.00%
Public order73.480.00%
Shoplifting62.710.00%
Possession of weapons22.320.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202437
April 202438
January 202433
December 202351
November 202341
October 202340

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202413
January 202410
December 202320
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 791 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024104
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 2024130
March 20243
February 20242
January 2024106
December 2023122
November 202394
October 202391

A total of 186 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202431
March 20241
January 202420
December 202323
November 202319
October 202330

A total of 497 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202472
January 202474
December 202390
November 202380
October 2023103

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202411
January 202412
December 202315
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202455
July 20243
May 20244
April 202447
March 20242
February 20242
January 202463
December 202381
November 202381
October 202372

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 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 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 20241
April 202432
January 202424
December 202323
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202436
July 20241
June 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202324
October 20239

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20242
May 20243
April 202415
March 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 4LT 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. Hospital
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Chart Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1