Crime Rate in Brownswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brownswood

The total recorded crimes in Brownswood, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brownswood crime rate of 1.11 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 Brownswood, encompassing approximately 94,308 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brownswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brand Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Brownswood?

To understand the safety of Brownswood, we need to analyze Brownswood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Brownswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 704 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brownswood recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brownswood had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,181 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brownswood recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Brownswood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brownswood Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Brownswood has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Brownswood crimes were 704. The crime rate of Brownswood in 2024 was 7.46 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brownswood were around 1,181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.52 (year) or 1.04 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch294 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central175 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton220 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston182 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick136 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields135 71,257 52,024 7
Hoxton West138 51,175 71,872 9
Springfield124 101,045 92,133 6
Lea Bridge127 81,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down125 9993 111,437 16
Victoria88 18879 141,740 10
Clissold107 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston95 16783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs89 17948 121,549 12
King's Park97 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington104 13801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir104 14813 151,306 17
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Brownswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202436
September 202418
August 202430
April 202433

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247
April 202415

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
April 20247

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202512
December 202414
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 202415
July 20241
April 202422
March 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
April 202412

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
April 20249

High Crime Locations Brownswood in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Drugs4
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Brand Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Princess Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Finsbury Park Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Waverley Place (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Portland Rise (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Castleview Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Somerfield Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. Joseph Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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