Crime Rate in Hackney Wick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Wick

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Wick, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Wick crime rate of 2.51 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 Wick, encompassing approximately 78,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-2.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)
Hackney Wick Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Bay Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Terrace Road with total crimes: 19
  • Prince Edward Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hackney Wick?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Hackney Wick reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1,205 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hackney Wick witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, Hackney Wick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 2,166 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hackney Wick witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hackney Wick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hackney Wick has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Hackney Wick crimes were 1,205. The crime rate of Hackney Wick in 2024 was 15.27 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hackney Wick were around 2,166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.45 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney Wick)CrimesRank (Hackney Wick)CrimesRank (Hackney Wick)
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
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 Wick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202538
March 202555
February 202540
January 202533
December 202434
November 202446
October 202442
September 202453
August 202450

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202550
March 202544
February 202531
January 202535
December 202428
November 202423
October 202445
September 202451
August 202433

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202515
February 20259
January 202514
December 202416
November 202419
October 202424
September 202414
August 202412
July 20241

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 202420
October 202421
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 202413

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 202426
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202514
February 20255
January 202514
December 20242
November 20245
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247

High Crime Locations Hackney Wick in May 2025

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

1. East Bay Lane (Map)
Total25
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Terrace Road (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting17
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Prince Edward Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
4. Bradstock Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Southmoor Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Leabank Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Homer Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hedger'S Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cassland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gascoyne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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