Crime Rate in Brownswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brownswood

The total recorded crimes in Brownswood, Hackney, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brownswood crime rate of 0.93 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
Brownswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 10
  • Waverley Place 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 March 2025 the Brownswood has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch356 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central196 31,562 42,699 2
Homerton243 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston188 61,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick192 41,205 62,166 5
London Fields192 51,257 52,024 7
Springfield172 71,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West167 91,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge158 101,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down170 8993 111,437 16
Victoria132 12879 141,740 10
Clissold139 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston86 20783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs123 13948 121,549 12
King's Park117 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington123 14801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir106 17813 151,306 17
Shacklewell114 16753 181,200 18
Cazenove89 18498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West80 21600 20668 21

Brownswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 202415
July 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202512
December 202414
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202518
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202436
September 202418
August 202430

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Brownswood in March 2025

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

1. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs9
Theft from the person1
2. Waverley Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Brand Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Portland Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Princess Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Portland Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
8. Murrain Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Henry Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Myddleton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1

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