WATSON CLOSE, N16 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N16 8QG

WATSON CLOSE, N16 8QG, Hackney has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This N16 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N16 8QG, encompassing approximately 10524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-25.42% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

N16 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burma Road with total crimes: 15
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 10
  • Lavell Street with total crimes: 9

WATSON CLOSE, N16 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.07-25.42%
Violence and sexual offences284.1816.67%
Other theft112.66120.00%
Public order101.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.9550.00%
Vehicle crime60.86-14.29%
Theft from the person60.57-60.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%
Burglary20.19-33.33%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5912.8396.67%
Violence and sexual offences245.6120.00%
Theft from the person152.28-11.76%
Vehicle crime71.430.00%
Public order60.6750.00%
Drugs60.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.570.00%
Other theft50.57-28.57%
Burglary30.48-75.00%
Robbery30.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.29-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.83-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences202.85-37.50%
Theft from the person171.9088.89%
Burglary121.6220.00%
Robbery71.14600.00%
Vehicle crime70.67-12.50%
Other theft70.67-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.67-28.57%
Public order40.48-33.33%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.9735.29%
Violence and sexual offences324.37-33.33%
Other theft113.0422.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.050.00%
Burglary100.95-33.33%
Theft from the person90.95-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.86-38.46%
Bicycle theft70.76250.00%
Public order60.6720.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour344.5617.24%
Burglary153.237.14%
Vehicle crime131.4330.00%
Theft from the person111.2483.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.05-9.09%
Other theft90.95-10.00%
Public order50.86-16.67%
Drugs40.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Robbery20.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.9289.47%
Anti-social behaviour293.4211.54%
Burglary142.76-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson111.3357.14%
Vehicle crime101.0525.00%
Other theft100.950.00%
Public order60.95-33.33%
Theft from the person60.57-75.00%
Robbery50.57150.00%
Drugs40.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.97-23.53%
Theft from the person242.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.28-42.42%
Burglary171.8154.55%
Other theft101.62-23.08%
Public order90.9580.00%
Vehicle crime80.86-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.76250.00%
Robbery20.67-66.67%
Drugs20.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.230.00%
Other theft133.140.00%
Burglary111.240.00%
Vehicle crime91.050.00%
Theft from the person60.860.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Public order50.570.00%
Drugs50.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
April 202420
January 202432
December 202348
November 202336
October 202319
September 202333

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202459
April 202430
January 202446
December 202334
November 202329
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 202417
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 202324
September 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202314
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burma Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beresford Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lavell Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Henry Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Leconfield Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Springdale Road
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lidfield Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Matthias Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newington Green
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferntower Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Albion Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Albion Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Howard Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Spenser Grove
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 15. Mildmay Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mildmay Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Hedley Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shellgrove Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. King Henry'S Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Queen Margaret'S Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Winston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Osterley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Clonbrock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Shakspeare Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leonard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Approach Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Palatine Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Prince George Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Belgrade Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1