Crime Rate in Dalston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalston

The total recorded crimes in Dalston, Hackney, UK in March 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalston crime rate of 1.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
Dalston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsland High Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Stanborough Passage with total crimes: 13

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dalston has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 6th 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.

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
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
Brownswood88 19704 191,181 19
Stamford Hill West80 21600 20668 21

Dalston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202531
January 202533
December 202447
November 202443
October 202434
September 202434
August 202434
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242

High Crime Locations Dalston in March 2025

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

1. Kingsland High Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Stanborough Passage (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Kingsland Passage (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Drugs2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Martel Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Gillett Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order1
10. Winchester Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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