DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N16 0EL

DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EL, Hackney has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population. This N16 0EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N16 postcode area, which has experienced 712 crimes and a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N16 0EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N16 0EL, encompassing approximately 9603 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N16 0EL area, explore the N16 0EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

N16 0EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Sandbrook Road with total crimes: 11
  • Brett Close with total crimes: 9

DEFOE ROAD, N16 0EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.833.33%
Violence and sexual offences253.2313.64%
Public order72.60-36.36%
Other theft70.73600.00%
Bicycle theft60.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62500.00%
Drugs50.62-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.52400.00%
Theft from the person50.5266.67%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.122100.00%
Public order112.290.00%
Drugs71.150.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.88%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.7723.08%
Anti-social behaviour233.33-23.33%
Theft from the person102.3966.67%
Other theft81.04-42.86%
Shoplifting80.83300.00%
Vehicle crime70.8316.67%
Bicycle theft70.7316.67%
Public order60.73-53.85%
Robbery40.6233.33%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Burglary30.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.120.00%
Other theft142.71-36.36%
Public order131.46116.67%
Vehicle crime61.35-14.29%
Theft from the person60.6250.00%
Bicycle theft60.6220.00%
Burglary50.62-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-50.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.81-31.58%
Other theft222.7110.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.29-37.50%
Burglary182.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.87300.00%
Vehicle crime70.8375.00%
Public order60.73-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.620.00%
Theft from the person40.52-42.86%
Drugs40.4233.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.10-75.00%
Other crime10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.1011.76%
Anti-social behaviour323.9618.52%
Other theft203.33150.00%
Burglary122.08300.00%
Public order101.2566.67%
Theft from the person71.0440.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Robbery40.52-33.33%
Other crime40.4233.33%
Vehicle crime40.42-50.00%
Shoplifting40.42-50.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.540.00%
Shoplifting82.810.00%
Vehicle crime80.830.00%
Other theft80.830.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Theft from the person50.620.00%
Bicycle theft50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Other crime30.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
May 20241
April 202432
January 202426
December 202326
November 202338
October 202334

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
April 202423
January 202430
December 202320
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20246
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 202414
December 202322
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 202318
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
January 20242
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N16 0EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sandbrook Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brett Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stoke Newington High Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Spensley Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Clissold Road
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Lawrence Buildings
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Defoe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lordship Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garnham Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fleetwood Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ormsby Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Lavers Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nevill Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lordship Terrace
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grayling Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Peppie Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Wilmer Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stoke Newington Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ayrsome Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Scholars Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Barn Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Edward'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Grazebrook Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Yoakley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Martaban Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Abney Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1