BALMES ROAD, N1 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 5SW

BALMES ROAD, N1 5SW, Hackney has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This N1 5SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N1 postcode area, which has experienced 1264 crimes and a crime rate of 13.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N1 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 5SW, encompassing approximately 12737 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 5SW area, explore the N1 5SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

N1 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Road with total crimes: 13
  • Orsman Road with total crimes: 9
  • De Beauvoir Crescent with total crimes: 8

BALMES ROAD, N1 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.2841.67%
Anti-social behaviour282.6712.00%
Theft from the person122.2071.43%
Other theft110.94450.00%
Burglary90.8628.57%
Bicycle theft80.7133.33%
Vehicle crime60.6350.00%
Drugs60.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.47200.00%
Robbery40.47300.00%
Public order40.31-20.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour257.3838.89%
Violence and sexual offences241.96-17.24%
Burglary71.8875.00%
Theft from the person70.55-50.00%
Drugs70.5575.00%
Bicycle theft60.55-40.00%
Public order50.47-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.39-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.16100.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Other theft20.16-86.67%
Robbery10.16-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.13-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour182.28-43.75%
Other theft151.41-31.82%
Theft from the person141.18366.67%
Vehicle crime131.1030.00%
Robbery111.02120.00%
Bicycle theft100.8625.00%
Public order80.7960.00%
Burglary40.63-71.43%
Drugs40.31-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.16-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.59166.67%
Other theft222.51-4.35%
Burglary141.7340.00%
Vehicle crime101.100.00%
Shoplifting90.79125.00%
Bicycle theft80.71166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.6333.33%
Public order50.63150.00%
Robbery50.3966.67%
Drugs50.3925.00%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.950.00%
Other theft232.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.81-58.62%
Vehicle crime100.94150.00%
Burglary100.79-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Drugs40.47-20.00%
Shoplifting40.3133.33%
Bicycle theft30.31-57.14%
Robbery30.240.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.16-77.78%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.23-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour292.59-36.96%
Other theft232.2815.00%
Burglary181.81100.00%
Theft from the person91.4180.00%
Bicycle theft70.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.55-40.00%
Drugs50.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.39-78.95%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Shoplifting30.24-25.00%
Public order20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.4264.29%
Violence and sexual offences353.6152.17%
Other theft202.7525.00%
Vehicle crime191.57-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.4942.86%
Burglary90.7912.50%
Bicycle theft80.71300.00%
Drugs60.63-64.71%
Theft from the person50.4725.00%
Public order40.39-42.86%
Robbery40.310.00%
Shoplifting40.31300.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.200.00%
Vehicle crime201.810.00%
Drugs171.570.00%
Other theft161.330.00%
Burglary81.260.00%
Public order70.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.550.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Theft from the person40.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
April 202418
January 202432
December 202312
November 202329
October 202346
September 202328

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 202318
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202415
January 202422
December 202323
November 202323
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202414
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
April 202429
January 202433
December 202333
November 202333
October 202335
September 202323

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 5SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hyde Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Orsman Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. De Beauvoir Crescent
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. New North Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Halcomb Street
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Watercress Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Grange Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Balmes Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Canal Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Downham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Southgate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Rydon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Northport Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Penally Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Poole Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Penn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. De Beauvoir Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Rotherfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northchurch Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Park Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Almorah Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Benyon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Rosemary Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Shepperton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Wilton Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rees Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rushton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bracklyn Street
    Total2
    Burglary2