Crime Rate in Brownswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brownswood

The total recorded crimes in Brownswood, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brownswood crime rate of 1.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Drugs: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
Brownswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 34
  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 24
  • Waverley Place with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Hackney.

    • 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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 July 2025 the Brownswood has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brownswood)CrimesRank (Brownswood)CrimesRank (Brownswood)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch418 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central287 21,562 42,699 2
Homerton244 41,635 22,507 4
Dalston265 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick229 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields236 51,257 52,024 7
Springfield181 91,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West175 111,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge181 71,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down181 8993 111,437 16
Victoria146 15879 141,740 10
Clissold165 141,020 101,546 13
Hackney Downs181 10948 121,549 12
Haggerston133 17783 171,562 11
King's Park133 18908 131,526 14
De Beauvoir165 13813 151,306 17
Stoke Newington145 16801 161,451 15
Shacklewell104 20753 181,200 18
Cazenove107 19498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West66 21600 20668 21

Brownswood 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202519
May 202534
April 202524
March 202519
February 202518
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202436
September 202418
August 202430

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202522
May 202527
April 202517
March 202515
February 202517
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202511
May 20254
April 20258
March 202516
February 202517
January 202512
December 202414
November 20247
October 202410
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20259
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 20257
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brownswood in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total34
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs5
Theft from the person4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Waverley Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
4. Blackstock Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brand Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Drugs2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime1
7. Somerfield Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
8. Portland Rise (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sim Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brownswood Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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