Crime Rate in Dalston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalston

The total recorded crimes in Dalston, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalston crime rate of 1.74 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
Dalston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanborough Passage with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

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 February 2025 the Dalston has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 3th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch294 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central175 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton220 21,635 22,507 4
Hackney Wick136 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields135 71,257 52,024 7
Hoxton West138 51,175 71,872 9
Springfield124 101,045 92,133 6
Lea Bridge127 81,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down125 9993 111,437 16
Victoria88 18879 141,740 10
Clissold107 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston95 16783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs89 17948 121,549 12
Brownswood105 12704 191,181 19
King's Park97 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington104 13801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir104 14813 151,306 17
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Dalston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202533
December 202447
November 202443
October 202434
September 202434
August 202434
July 20242
May 20241
April 202438
March 20242

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20243

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202532
December 202443
November 202444
October 202420
September 202420
August 202411
April 202414

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202511
December 202415
November 202425
October 202433
September 202421
August 202419
April 202431
March 20242

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202422
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202531
December 202431
November 202449
October 202438
September 202432
August 202443
April 202456

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20243

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202513
December 202416
November 20246
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247
April 202419

High Crime Locations Dalston in February 2025

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

1. Stanborough Passage (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting10
Public order4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Kingsland High Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashwin Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingsland Passage (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person5
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Roseberry Place (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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