Crime Rate in Dalston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dalston

The total recorded crimes in Dalston, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 265 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dalston crime rate of 2.54 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-11.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
Dalston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Stanborough Passage with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

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 July 2025 the Dalston has recorded 265 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dalston)CrimesRank (Dalston)CrimesRank (Dalston)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch418 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central287 21,562 42,699 2
Homerton244 41,635 22,507 4
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
Brownswood175 12704 191,181 19
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

Dalston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20258
May 202512
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20251
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202526
April 202522
March 202513
February 202519
January 202515
December 202426
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202510
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202422
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202562
May 202553
April 202546
March 202529
February 202527
January 202531
December 202431
November 202449
October 202438
September 202432
August 202443

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202526
May 202513
April 202523
March 202516
February 202528
January 202532
December 202443
November 202444
October 202420
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202546
May 202547
April 202544
March 202534
February 202531
January 202533
December 202447
November 202443
October 202434
September 202434
August 202434

A total of 254 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202539
May 202522
April 202516
March 202523
February 202516
January 202511
December 202415
November 202425
October 202433
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 110 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202511
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202512
April 202512
March 202514
February 20255
January 202513
December 202416
November 20246
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242

High Crime Locations Dalston in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Stanborough Passage (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Kingsland High Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alvington Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gillett Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chester Crescent (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Atlas Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1

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