EC2A 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4RU

EC2A 4RU, Hackney has recorded a total of 385 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 143.90 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4RU, encompassing approximately 2675 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (110) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (57) incidents (418.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)

EC2A 4RU 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 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110143.9022.22%
Other theft5741.11418.18%
Violence and sexual offences4221.30-4.55%
Robbery3115.7034.78%
Shoplifting3111.5947.62%
Anti-social behaviour3011.5911.11%
Drugs2211.21-21.43%
Burglary188.22125.00%
Vehicle crime116.73266.67%
Public order114.1122.22%
Criminal damage and arson114.11120.00%
Bicycle theft74.11250.00%
Possession of weapons22.62100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90102.411025.00%
Violence and sexual offences4433.64633.33%
Drugs2816.452700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.470.00%
Robbery2310.090.00%
Shoplifting218.602000.00%
Other theft117.85266.67%
Public order94.11125.00%
Burglary83.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88.6060.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.990.00%
Public order42.24300.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.74-44.44%
Drugs11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99.34-91.96%
Violence and sexual offences43.36-91.49%
Public order31.50-78.57%
Other theft31.12-95.08%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%
Drugs10.37-90.00%
Robbery10.37-96.30%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112134.182140.00%
Other theft6141.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences4722.802250.00%
Anti-social behaviour3417.570.00%
Shoplifting2712.710.00%
Robbery2710.092600.00%
Public order1410.09600.00%
Vehicle crime115.230.00%
Drugs104.11150.00%
Burglary103.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7450.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.98150.00%
Drugs41.87300.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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 offences32.62-95.16%
Theft from the person21.12-97.62%
Other theft10.75-98.36%
Drugs10.37-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84121.47-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences6231.40-12.68%
Other theft6123.17-21.79%
Anti-social behaviour2622.80-36.59%
Shoplifting209.72-9.09%
Robbery157.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.6137.50%
Public order104.11-9.09%
Vehicle crime103.74-23.08%
Drugs103.7411.11%
Burglary83.74-46.67%
Bicycle theft62.9920.00%
Possession of weapons22.24100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106149.8827.71%
Other theft7839.6213.04%
Violence and sexual offences7129.15-2.74%
Anti-social behaviour4126.5410.81%
Shoplifting2215.32100.00%
Robbery188.225.88%
Burglary156.7315.38%
Vehicle crime135.618.33%
Public order114.8683.33%
Drugs94.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.3633.33%
Bicycle theft52.99-37.50%
Other crime31.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83133.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences7331.0217.74%
Other theft6927.28-21.59%
Anti-social behaviour3725.798.82%
Drugs1813.83125.00%
Robbery176.73-41.38%
Burglary136.3518.18%
Vehicle crime124.8633.33%
Shoplifting114.4983.33%
Bicycle theft84.11-11.11%
Public order62.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons32.2450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88134.180.00%
Theft from the person8332.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences6231.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour3423.170.00%
Robbery2912.710.00%
Burglary1110.840.00%
Public order94.110.00%
Vehicle crime93.360.00%
Bicycle theft93.360.00%
Drugs83.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.990.00%
Shoplifting62.990.00%
Possession of weapons22.240.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202411
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 202461
February 20241
January 202461
December 202378
November 202369
October 202388

A total of 697 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202490
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 2024112
March 20245
February 20242
January 202484
December 2023106
November 202383
October 202383

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202444
July 20246
May 20244
April 202447
March 20242
February 20243
January 202462
December 202371
November 202373
October 202362

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
May 20241
April 202434
January 202426
December 202341
November 202337
October 202334

A total of 162 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202329

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 20241
April 202427
January 202420
December 202322
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 4RU 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. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Worship Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boot Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Willow Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. French Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Cowper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1