Crime Rate in Hackney Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Downs

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Downs, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Downs crime rate of 1.81 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-12.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
Hackney Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apprentice Way with total crimes: 39
  • Cricketfield Road with total crimes: 13
  • Powell Road with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Hackney Downs has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)
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
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

Hackney Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 202420
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202518
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202413
August 20242

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202514
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202511
May 202510
April 202519
March 202528
February 20259
January 202524
December 202416
November 202411
October 202423
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202525
May 202539
April 202533
March 202528
February 202529
January 202521
December 202436
November 202437
October 202434
September 202427
August 202430

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202539
May 202533
April 202526
March 202515
February 202511
January 202523
December 202435
November 202442
October 202441
September 202424
August 202437

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 202514
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hackney Downs in July 2025

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

1. Apprentice Way (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Cricketfield Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Powell Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Ferron Road (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Queensdown Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
7. Downs Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vine Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Stoke Newington Common (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Rowhill Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1

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