Crime Rate in De Beauvoir: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in De Beauvoir

The total recorded crimes in De Beauvoir, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a De Beauvoir crime rate of 1.59 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 De Beauvoir, encompassing approximately 103,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
De Beauvoir Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canal Walk with total crimes: 26
  • Watercress Place with total crimes: 17
  • Hyde Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is De Beauvoir?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, De Beauvoir demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 813 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, De Beauvoir recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, De Beauvoir had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, De Beauvoir recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, De Beauvoir has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

De Beauvoir Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the De Beauvoir has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total De Beauvoir crimes were 813. The crime rate of De Beauvoir in 2024 was 7.86 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in De Beauvoir were around 1,306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.62 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (De Beauvoir)CrimesRank (De Beauvoir)CrimesRank (De Beauvoir)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch418 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central287 21,562 42,699 2
Homerton244 41,635 22,507 4
Dalston265 31,605 32,522 3
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
Stoke Newington145 16801 161,451 15
Shacklewell104 20753 181,200 18
Cazenove107 19498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West66 21600 20668 21

De Beauvoir Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202518
April 202519
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202526
May 202527
April 202522
March 202515
February 202522
January 202527
December 202431
November 202411
October 202425
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 202413
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202533
May 202529
April 202522
March 202517
February 202520
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202512
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 202411
November 20248
October 202419
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 202511
February 202510
January 202514
December 20249
November 20245
October 202416
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202523
April 202510
March 202513
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 202415
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations De Beauvoir in July 2025

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

1. Canal Walk (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting13
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Watercress Place (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person3
Burglary2
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hyde Road (Map)
Total13
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. De Beauvoir Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Balmes Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mortimer Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stamford Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
8. Ardleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Enfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1

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