Crime Rate in Hackney Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Central

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Central, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Central crime rate of 1.83 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 Hackney Central, encompassing approximately 119,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hackney Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gould Terrace with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Mare Street with total crimes: 17

How safe is Hackney Central?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Hackney Central reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1,562 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hackney Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, Hackney Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 2,699 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hackney Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hackney Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hackney Central has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Hackney Central crimes were 1,562. The crime rate of Hackney Central in 2024 was 13.06 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hackney Central were around 2,699 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.57 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney Central)CrimesRank (Hackney Central)CrimesRank (Hackney Central)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch412 12,767 14,448 1
Homerton223 31,635 22,507 4
Dalston229 21,605 32,522 3
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

Hackney Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202518
March 202520
February 202519
January 202519
December 202416
November 202421
October 202430
September 202458
August 202414

A total of 162 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 202519
January 202516
December 202419
November 202423
October 202419
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20257
March 202515
February 202511
January 202516
December 20248
November 20246
October 202418
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202550
March 202540
February 202536
January 202541
December 202451
November 202448
October 202444
September 202444
August 202441
July 20242

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202519
February 202513
January 202522
December 202418
November 202420
October 202430
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202541
March 202530
February 202525
January 202522
December 202434
November 202431
October 202437
September 202434
August 202459

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202510
February 202512
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202416
September 202418
August 202419
July 20242

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410

High Crime Locations Hackney Central in May 2025

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

1. Gould Terrace (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting7
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Mare Street (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sojourner-Truth Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Pembury Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
7. A107 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Marvin Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Pitwell Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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