Crime Rate in Dalston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalston

The total recorded crimes in Dalston, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalston crime rate of 2.19 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 Dalston, encompassing approximately 104,394 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (15.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (6.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
Dalston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillett Place with total crimes: 19
  • Kingsland High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

How safe is Dalston?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Dalston reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1,605 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dalston witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, Dalston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 2,522 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dalston witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Dalston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dalston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dalston has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Dalston crimes were 1,605. The crime rate of Dalston in 2024 was 15.37 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dalston were around 2,522 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.16 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dalston)CrimesRank (Dalston)CrimesRank (Dalston)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch412 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central219 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton223 31,635 22,507 4
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
Brownswood105 17704 191,181 19
Shacklewell100 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove90 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West69 21600 20668 21

Dalston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202522
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202422
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 20241

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202544
March 202534
February 202531
January 202533
December 202447
November 202443
October 202434
September 202434
August 202434
July 20242

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202523
February 202516
January 202511
December 202415
November 202425
October 202433
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202523
March 202516
February 202528
January 202532
December 202443
November 202444
October 202420
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202546
March 202529
February 202527
January 202531
December 202431
November 202449
October 202438
September 202432
August 202443

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 20255
January 202513
December 202416
November 20246
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dalston in May 2025

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

1. Gillett Place (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Kingsland High Street (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Stanborough Passage (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime1
8. Winchester Place (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Ghent Way (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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