Crime Rate in Brownswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brownswood

The total recorded crimes in Brownswood, Hackney, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Brownswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waverley Place with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Portland Rise with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Brownswood has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brownswood)CrimesRank (Brownswood)CrimesRank (Brownswood)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch412 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central219 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton223 31,635 22,507 4
Dalston229 21,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick198 51,205 62,166 5
London Fields187 71,257 52,024 7
Springfield174 81,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West195 61,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge145 91,076 81,908 8
Victoria118 16879 141,740 10
Clissold122 151,020 101,546 13
Hackney Downs139 10948 121,549 12
Haggerston130 13783 171,562 11
Woodberry Down134 12993 111,437 16
De Beauvoir139 11813 151,306 17
King's Park105 18908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington129 14801 161,451 15
Shacklewell100 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove90 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West69 21600 20668 21

Brownswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202515
February 202517
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202417
September 202420
August 202415
July 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 May 2025

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

1. Waverley Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Robbery4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Portland Rise (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Murrain Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
5. Joseph Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Portland Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Somerfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
9. Henry Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Brownswood Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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