Crime Rate in Hackney Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Downs

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Downs, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Downs crime rate of 1.39 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 Downs, encompassing approximately 100,053 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hackney Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apprentice Way with total crimes: 13
  • Powell Road with total crimes: 12
  • Stoke Newington Common with total crimes: 11

How safe is Hackney Downs?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Hackney Downs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 948 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hackney Downs recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, Hackney Downs had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,549 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hackney Downs recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hackney Downs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hackney Downs has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 1.39 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Hackney Downs crimes were 948. The crime rate of Hackney Downs in 2024 was 9.47 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hackney Downs were around 1,549 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch412 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central219 41,562 42,699 2
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
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 Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 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 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 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 (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202533
March 202528
February 202529
January 202521
December 202436
November 202437
October 202434
September 202427
August 202430
July 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202514
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202526
March 202515
February 202511
January 202523
December 202435
November 202442
October 202441
September 202424
August 202437

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 202420
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202519
March 202528
February 20259
January 202524
December 202416
November 202411
October 202423
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 202416
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hackney Downs in May 2025

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

1. Apprentice Way (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Powell Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
3. Stoke Newington Common (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Downs Road (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Ferron Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Queensdown Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
7. Ickburgh Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Muir Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Narford Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1

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