Crime Rate in Hackney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney

The total recorded crimes in Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 3,362 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hackney, encompassing approximately 259,147 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (804) incidents (17.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (753) incidents (8.97% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (389) incidents (4.29% increase)
Hackney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Gibson Gardens with total crimes: 24
  • East Bay Lane with total crimes: 23

Hackney Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Hackney?

To understand the safety of Hackney, we need to analyze Hackney crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hackney has recorded 23,027 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 88.86 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 176 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 38,373 crimes with a crime rate of 148.07, ranking it 25 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Hackney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 23027 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hackney witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hackney had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 38,373 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Hackney witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hackney is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Hackney has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hackney Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hoxton East & Shoreditch (412 crimes), and the safest, Stamford Hill West (69 crimes), is 343 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hackney.

Similarly, the area of Shoreditch (338 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hackney Marshes (39 crimes), with a difference of 299 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hackney.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hoxton East & Shoreditch412
Dalston229
Homerton223
Hackney Central219
Hackney Wick198

Safest Wards:

Brownswood105
King's Park105
Shacklewell100
Cazenove90
Stamford Hill West69

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shoreditch338
Hackney Central221
Dalston Kingsland171
London Fields & Mare Street168
Stoke Newington South142

Safest Areas:

Clissold South61
Stoke Newington North60
Stamford Hill West47
Clissold North44
Hackney Marshes39

Hackney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hackney has recorded 3,362 crimes with crime rate of 12.97 ranking 27th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Hackney crimes were 23,027. The crime rate of Hackney in 2024 was 88.86 (year) or 7.40 (month) ranking it 176 danzarous in the UK. Hackney ranked 9 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hackney were around 38,373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 148.07 (year) or 12.34 (month) ranking 25 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Hackney ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Hackney

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,843 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,186 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,195 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,928 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,246 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster26,564 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Hackney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (804 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (753 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (691 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (683 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (671 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (604 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 637 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 436 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (643 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (492 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 731 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 521 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (731 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (561 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (722 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (676 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (689 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (655 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (766 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (662 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 993 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 202579
March 202592
February 202577
January 202578
December 202499
November 2024120
October 2024165
September 2024121
August 202442
July 20243

A total of 158 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202519
February 202519
January 202514
December 202416
November 202417
October 202417
September 202419
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 1785 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025158
April 2025135
March 2025125
February 2025138
January 2025179
December 2024223
November 2024243
October 2024236
September 2024257
August 202490
July 20241

A total of 1290 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 2025119
March 2025145
February 2025108
January 2025134
December 2024138
November 2024159
October 2024123
September 2024135
August 2024110

A total of 1676 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 152.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025204
April 2025157
March 2025174
February 2025137
January 2025141
December 2024143
November 2024177
October 2024185
September 2024179
August 2024172
July 20247

A total of 2537 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 230.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025291
April 2025286
March 2025271
February 2025242
January 2025271
December 2024274
November 2024269
October 2024296
September 2024249
August 202483
July 20245

A total of 1617 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025160
April 2025178
March 2025210
February 2025152
January 2025185
December 2024143
November 2024161
October 2024154
September 2024160
August 2024111
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1565 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 156.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025150
March 2025166
February 2025124
January 2025145
December 2024145
November 2024171
October 2024213
September 2024179
August 2024116

A total of 6892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 626.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 753 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025753
April 2025691
March 2025671
February 2025637
January 2025643
December 2024731
November 2024731
October 2024676
September 2024689
August 2024662
July 20248

A total of 283 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202536
March 202539
February 202521
January 202522
December 202431
November 202428
October 202431
September 202428
August 202419

A total of 6244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 624.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 804 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025804
April 2025683
March 2025604
February 2025436
January 2025492
December 2024521
November 2024561
October 2024722
September 2024655
August 2024766

A total of 1702 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025148
March 2025177
February 2025163
January 2025180
December 2024154
November 2024228
October 2024202
September 2024193
August 202496

A total of 1147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 2025143
March 2025118
February 2025105
January 2025119
December 2024127
November 2024121
October 2024126
September 2024175
August 202499
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3680 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 306.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 509 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025389
April 2025373
March 2025420
February 2025290
January 2025282
December 2024331
November 2024443
October 2024509
September 2024334
August 2024300
July 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Hackney in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting26
2. Gibson Gardens (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour24
3. East Bay Lane (Map)
Total23
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3
Public order2
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person3
Robbery3
5. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Theft from the person4
Public order2
6. Gillett Place (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Drugs2

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