Crime Rate in Hackney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney

The total recorded crimes in Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 3,917 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney crime rate of 15.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (852) incidents (6.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (832) incidents (7.91% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (413) incidents (-4.18% decrease)
Hackney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 39
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 33
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 32

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 (418 crimes), and the safest, Stamford Hill West (66 crimes), is 352 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hackney.

Similarly, the area of Shoreditch (346 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Stamford Hill West (53 crimes), with a difference of 293 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hackney.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hoxton East & Shoreditch418
Hackney Central287
Dalston265
Homerton244
London Fields236

Safest Wards:

Haggerston133
King's Park133
Cazenove107
Shacklewell104
Stamford Hill West66

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shoreditch346
Hackney Central234
London Fields & Mare Street210
Homerton South192
Dalston East190

Safest Areas:

Stoke Newington East & Cazenove70
Stoke Newington North69
Clissold North67
Hackney Marshes59
Stamford Hill West53

Hackney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hackney has recorded 3,917 crimes with crime rate of 15.11 ranking 16th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth3,337 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham3,390 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,804 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,595 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,892 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,454 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,605 1027,602 946,516 9
Southwark4,574 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,992 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,552 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,519 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster28,019 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London825 137,556 136,404 1

Hackney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 852 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 832 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (801 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (771 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1225 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 2025118
May 2025117
April 202579
March 202592
February 202577
January 202578
December 202499
November 2024120
October 2024165
September 2024121
August 202442

A total of 200 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202511
April 202519
March 202519
February 202519
January 202514
December 202416
November 202417
October 202417
September 202419
August 20245

A total of 2195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 182.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025214
June 2025197
May 2025158
April 2025135
March 2025125
February 2025138
January 2025179
December 2024223
November 2024243
October 2024236
September 2024257
August 202490

A total of 1585 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025169
June 2025126
May 2025119
April 2025119
March 2025145
February 2025108
January 2025134
December 2024138
November 2024159
October 2024123
September 2024135
August 2024110

A total of 2074 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025223
June 2025182
May 2025204
April 2025157
March 2025174
February 2025137
January 2025141
December 2024143
November 2024177
October 2024185
September 2024179
August 2024172

A total of 3043 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 253.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025246
June 2025265
May 2025291
April 2025286
March 2025271
February 2025242
January 2025271
December 2024274
November 2024269
October 2024296
September 2024249
August 202483

A total of 2045 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 170.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 237 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025237
June 2025194
May 2025160
April 2025178
March 2025210
February 2025152
January 2025185
December 2024143
November 2024161
October 2024154
September 2024160
August 2024111

A total of 1987 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025215
June 2025207
May 2025156
April 2025150
March 2025166
February 2025124
January 2025145
December 2024145
November 2024171
October 2024213
September 2024179
August 2024116

A total of 8537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 711.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 852 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025852
June 2025801
May 2025753
April 2025691
March 2025671
February 2025637
January 2025643
December 2024731
November 2024731
October 2024676
September 2024689
August 2024662

A total of 341 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202523
May 202528
April 202536
March 202539
February 202521
January 202522
December 202431
November 202428
October 202431
September 202428
August 202419

A total of 7847 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 653.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 832 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025832
June 2025771
May 2025804
April 2025683
March 2025604
February 2025436
January 2025492
December 2024521
November 2024561
October 2024722
September 2024655
August 2024766

A total of 2104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 175.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025206
June 2025196
May 2025161
April 2025148
March 2025177
February 2025163
January 2025180
December 2024154
November 2024228
October 2024202
September 2024193
August 202496

A total of 1419 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025138
May 202511
April 2025143
March 2025118
February 2025105
January 2025119
December 2024127
November 2024121
October 2024126
September 2024175
August 202499

A total of 4515 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 376.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 509 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025413
June 2025431
May 2025389
April 2025373
March 2025420
February 2025290
January 2025282
December 2024331
November 2024443
October 2024509
September 2024334
August 2024300

High Crime Locations Hackney in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences31
Other theft4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total33
Drugs13
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Theft from the person3
Public order3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
3. Rivington Street (Map)
Total32
Drugs13
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person6
Robbery3
Other theft2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
5. Apprentice Way (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting27
Drugs2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person11
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Other crime1

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