N16 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N16 8AF

N16 8AF, Hackney has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population. This N16 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N16 8AF, encompassing approximately 10691 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N16 8AF area, explore the N16 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

N16 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Birkbeck Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

N16 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.759.09%
Anti-social behaviour253.37-35.90%
Other theft162.34128.57%
Shoplifting121.501100.00%
Public order91.12125.00%
Theft from the person90.8412.50%
Vehicle crime90.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8475.00%
Drugs70.65-22.22%
Burglary60.6550.00%
Bicycle theft40.56-20.00%
Other crime40.370.00%
Robbery20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.653200.00%
Drugs93.090.00%
Theft from the person80.840.00%
Other theft70.750.00%
Vehicle crime60.650.00%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Public order40.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.56%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.830.00%
Burglary213.370.00%
Theft from the person181.960.00%
Other theft141.680.00%
Vehicle crime131.310.00%
Robbery101.220.00%
Public order90.940.00%
Drugs60.840.00%
Bicycle theft50.560.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.65-16.33%
Anti-social behaviour323.83-20.00%
Shoplifting192.99375.00%
Other theft171.7821.43%
Theft from the person131.5930.00%
Vehicle crime111.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0383.33%
Burglary101.03-28.57%
Public order90.94-10.00%
Robbery50.8466.67%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Drugs30.28-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-75.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.2740.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.5833.33%
Other theft143.74-33.33%
Burglary141.3116.67%
Vehicle crime111.3137.50%
Theft from the person101.03-23.08%
Public order100.94150.00%
Bicycle theft80.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-14.29%
Drugs50.56-16.67%
Shoplifting40.4733.33%
Robbery30.3750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.27-3.23%
Other theft212.81-22.22%
Theft from the person131.96-40.91%
Burglary121.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.1260.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.75-22.22%
Drugs60.6550.00%
Other crime40.560.00%
Public order40.37-71.43%
Shoplifting30.37-25.00%
Robbery20.28-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.270.00%
Other theft272.900.00%
Theft from the person222.530.00%
Burglary152.060.00%
Public order141.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.310.00%
Robbery50.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.470.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202439
April 202436
January 202432
December 202340
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
May 20241
April 202441
January 202441
December 202349
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202414
January 202417
December 202314
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202418
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202421
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20244
January 202419
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N16 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Birkbeck Mews
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Public order2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. King Henry Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Alvington Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bailey Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Matthias Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Forman Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glading Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Stoke Newington Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Gillett Place
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sydner Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Beatty Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Spenser Grove
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 16. Farleigh Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Farleigh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shacklewell Row
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gateway Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. John Campbell Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Selsea Place
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Abersham Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Palatine Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Boleyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Shellgrove Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. King Henry'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Time Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Perch Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1