RETFORD STREET, N1 6NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 6NQ

RETFORD STREET, N1 6NQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.31 per 1,000 population. This N1 6NQ 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 6NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 6NQ, encompassing approximately 5612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-18.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)

N1 6NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11

RETFORD STREET, N1 6NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4138.31-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences357.31-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour266.24-31.58%
Other theft244.63380.00%
Drugs214.2840.00%
Robbery123.749.09%
Vehicle crime102.14150.00%
Public order91.7880.00%
Bicycle theft81.60300.00%
Burglary81.43-11.11%
Shoplifting71.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.2516.67%
Possession of weapons51.250.00%
Other crime20.890.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4432.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour387.660.00%
Drugs156.770.00%
Robbery112.670.00%
Burglary91.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Public order51.07400.00%
Other theft50.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order41.07-60.00%
Other theft10.71-97.87%
Theft from the person10.18-98.04%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5645.795500.00%
Theft from the person519.980.00%
Other theft479.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.370.00%
Drugs175.881600.00%
Vehicle crime133.030.00%
Public order102.320.00%
Bicycle theft91.780.00%
Burglary71.600.00%
Shoplifting61.250.00%
Robbery61.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-98.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5144.72-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences509.09-19.35%
Other theft378.912.78%
Anti-social behaviour326.59-15.79%
Burglary205.7017.65%
Bicycle theft153.56114.29%
Robbery132.67-31.58%
Drugs82.32700.00%
Vehicle crime71.43-46.15%
Shoplifting71.25133.33%
Public order51.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6249.715.08%
Theft from the person5711.0546.15%
Anti-social behaviour3810.1646.15%
Other theft366.77-2.70%
Robbery196.4146.15%
Burglary173.3970.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.0325.00%
Vehicle crime132.6744.44%
Public order92.32-55.00%
Bicycle theft71.60-22.22%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.18-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5944.7237.21%
Theft from the person3910.51-11.36%
Other theft376.95-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour266.59-51.85%
Public order204.63122.22%
Robbery133.5662.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.32-14.29%
Burglary102.14-9.09%
Drugs101.78233.33%
Bicycle theft91.7812.50%
Vehicle crime91.60-25.00%
Shoplifting51.60400.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5444.900.00%
Theft from the person449.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.840.00%
Other theft417.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.310.00%
Vehicle crime122.490.00%
Burglary112.140.00%
Public order91.960.00%
Robbery81.600.00%
Bicycle theft81.430.00%
Other crime41.430.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202438
April 202433
January 202432
December 202338
November 202326
October 202354

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202443
April 202456
March 20241
February 20241
January 202450
December 202362
November 202359
October 202343

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 202320
October 20239

A total of 328 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202444
May 20241
April 202451
January 202451
December 202357
November 202339
October 202344

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
May 20241
April 202447
January 202437
December 202336
November 202337
October 202341

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20246
January 202413
December 202319
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202417
March 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
January 202420
December 202317
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20243
December 202315
November 202312
October 202314

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total43
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft7
    Drugs5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Pitfield Street
    Total11
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Weymouth Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hassard Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tyssen Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hoxton Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotton'S Gardens
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Redvers Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crabtree Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. Ravenscroft Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Columbia Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dawson Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hare Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hamond Square
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Drysdale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Ashford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. B101
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fanshaw Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caroline Gardens
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 26. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Gorsuch Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. How'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Purcell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1