CHARLES SQUARE, N1 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 6HT

CHARLES SQUARE, N1 6HT, Hackney has recorded a total of 337 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.51 per 1,000 population. This N1 6HT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N1 postcode area, which has experienced 872 crimes and a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N1 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 6HT, encompassing approximately 6806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (99) incidents (3200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (3550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)

N1 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 51
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 27
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 24

CHARLES SQUARE, N1 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9949.513200.00%
Violence and sexual offences7314.543550.00%
Anti-social behaviour4110.720.00%
Drugs346.023300.00%
Robbery275.000.00%
Shoplifting153.970.00%
Burglary132.200.00%
Other theft111.911000.00%
Public order81.62700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.440.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.03-97.37%
Public order30.44-72.73%
Other theft10.44-98.61%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11458.623700.00%
Other theft7216.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences6110.581933.33%
Anti-social behaviour458.960.00%
Robbery286.610.00%
Shoplifting284.110.00%
Burglary124.110.00%
Public order111.761000.00%
Drugs111.62266.67%
Vehicle crime101.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs31.47200.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.44200.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-98.59%
Drugs10.15-90.91%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9858.32-20.33%
Violence and sexual offences7114.40-10.13%
Other theft6310.43-13.70%
Anti-social behaviour469.26-6.12%
Robbery266.760.00%
Shoplifting243.82-4.00%
Burglary173.53-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.500.00%
Public order111.76-38.89%
Drugs111.62-21.43%
Bicycle theft81.6260.00%
Vehicle crime71.18-46.15%
Possession of weapons31.0350.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12367.4336.67%
Violence and sexual offences7918.071.28%
Other theft7311.6110.61%
Anti-social behaviour4910.7213.95%
Robbery267.2018.18%
Shoplifting253.82177.78%
Burglary203.6717.65%
Public order182.940.00%
Drugs142.64-41.67%
Vehicle crime132.0630.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.91-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9059.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences7813.2214.71%
Other theft6611.46-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour439.7019.44%
Drugs246.32166.67%
Robbery223.53-18.52%
Public order183.23125.00%
Burglary172.64-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson142.507.69%
Bicycle theft102.0642.86%
Vehicle crime101.47-23.08%
Shoplifting91.4750.00%
Possession of weapons41.32100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9053.920.00%
Other theft6913.22-29.59%
Violence and sexual offences6810.143.03%
Anti-social behaviour369.99-16.28%
Robbery275.29-6.90%
Burglary183.97-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson132.6462.50%
Vehicle crime131.9130.00%
Drugs91.91-25.00%
Public order81.32-46.67%
Bicycle theft71.18-30.00%
Shoplifting61.03-45.45%
Possession of weapons20.88-60.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9861.700.00%
Theft from the person9014.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences6613.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour439.700.00%
Robbery296.320.00%
Burglary234.260.00%
Public order153.380.00%
Drugs122.200.00%
Shoplifting111.760.00%
Vehicle crime101.620.00%
Bicycle theft101.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.470.00%
Possession of weapons51.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
July 20242
April 202461
March 20243
February 20241
January 202471
December 202379
November 202378
October 202368
September 202366

A total of 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202472
January 202463
December 202373
November 202366
October 202369
September 202398

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 185 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202428
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202327
September 202329

A total of 713 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202499
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024114
March 20243
January 202498
December 2023123
November 202390
October 202390
September 202390

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
April 202445
January 202446
December 202349
November 202343
October 202336
September 202343

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20241
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202324
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202412
January 202417
December 202320
November 202317
October 202318
September 202323

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202428
January 202424
December 202325
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202318
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 6HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total51
    Theft from the person24
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total27
    Theft from the person12
    Drugs4
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Rivington Street
    Total24
    Drugs7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Martha'S Buildings
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rivington Place
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charles Square
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Singer Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person6
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total7
    Robbery4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rufus Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boot Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Peerless Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. East Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bevenden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Baldwin Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Old Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Great Eastern Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hoxton Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Ashford Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Haberdasher Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Printing House Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Nile Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Chart Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1