EC2A 4NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4NA

EC2A 4NA, Hackney has recorded a total of 460 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 181.37 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4NA 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 4NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4NA, encompassing approximately 2536 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (137) incidents (20.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-28.36% decrease)

EC2A 4NA 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 4NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person137181.3720.18%
Other theft6654.02500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4826.02-28.36%
Anti-social behaviour3718.93-11.90%
Shoplifting3514.5952.17%
Robbery3313.800.00%
Drugs2613.01-27.78%
Burglary2510.25108.33%
Vehicle crime139.86225.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.1385.71%
Public order125.1320.00%
Bicycle theft94.7380.00%
Other crime43.5533.33%
Possession of weapons21.58100.00%

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 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114145.093700.00%
Violence and sexual offences6744.953250.00%
Anti-social behaviour4226.420.00%
Drugs3616.563500.00%
Robbery3314.190.00%
Shoplifting2313.012200.00%
Burglary129.070.00%
Other theft114.731000.00%
Public order104.34900.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.940.00%
Bicycle theft52.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.79-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65.13-95.59%
Public order32.37-81.25%
Other theft31.18-96.10%
Violence and sexual offences11.18-98.18%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person136171.914433.33%
Other theft7753.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences5530.361733.33%
Anti-social behaviour4421.690.00%
Robbery3417.353300.00%
Shoplifting3213.410.00%
Public order1612.62700.00%
Burglary136.310.00%
Vehicle crime125.130.00%
Drugs114.73175.00%
Bicycle theft24.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%

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
Drugs45.13300.00%
Theft from the person31.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18200.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

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 offences10.79-98.51%
Drugs10.39-90.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person107160.47-18.94%
Other theft7742.19-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences6730.36-19.28%
Anti-social behaviour3426.42-37.04%
Robbery2413.41-4.00%
Shoplifting249.464.35%
Vehicle crime149.46-12.50%
Burglary135.52-38.10%
Public order125.13-14.29%
Drugs114.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.3457.14%
Bicycle theft104.3466.67%
Possession of weapons33.9450.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person132191.6238.95%
Other theft9152.0410.98%
Violence and sexual offences8335.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour5432.7325.58%
Robbery2521.2919.05%
Shoplifting239.8676.92%
Burglary219.0740.00%
Vehicle crime168.280.00%
Public order146.310.00%
Drugs115.52-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.34-36.36%
Bicycle theft62.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.37-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95171.12-2.06%
Violence and sexual offences8337.467.79%
Other theft8232.73-23.36%
Anti-social behaviour4332.332.38%
Drugs2516.95150.00%
Robbery219.86-30.00%
Vehicle crime168.2845.45%
Burglary156.317.14%
Public order145.9175.00%
Shoplifting135.52116.67%
Bicycle theft125.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.730.00%
Possession of weapons34.3450.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107168.750.00%
Theft from the person9742.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences7738.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4230.360.00%
Robbery3016.560.00%
Burglary1411.830.00%
Bicycle theft125.520.00%
Vehicle crime114.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.340.00%
Drugs104.340.00%
Public order83.940.00%
Shoplifting63.150.00%
Possession of weapons22.370.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202442
April 202444
January 202434
December 202354
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202413
January 202413
December 202321
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 831 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 2024114
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 2024136
March 20243
January 2024107
December 2023132
November 202395
October 202397

A total of 201 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202433
April 202434
March 20241
January 202424
December 202325
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 515 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202411
July 20241
May 20243
April 202477
January 202477
December 202391
November 202382
October 2023107

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202412
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202311

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 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202467
July 20242
May 20241
April 202455
March 20243
February 20241
January 202467
December 202383
November 202383
October 202377

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.62 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 202313
October 20236

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
July 20241
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 202411
December 202311
November 202325
October 202310

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202416
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312

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 4NA 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Boundary Pass
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Haberdasher Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Calvert Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1