Crime Rate in Hackney Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Downs

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Downs, Hackney, UK in January 2026 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Downs crime rate of 0.98 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hackney Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apprentice Way with total crimes: 8
  • Ickburgh Road with total crimes: 7
  • Queensdown Road with total crimes: 6

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 January 2026 the Hackney Downs has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 0.98 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)CrimesRank (Hackney Downs)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch340 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central239 21,562 42,699 2
Homerton185 51,635 22,507 4
Dalston229 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick190 41,205 62,166 5
London Fields169 61,257 52,024 7
Springfield150 71,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West129 91,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge142 81,076 81,908 8
Victoria114 14879 141,740 10
Clissold122 121,020 101,546 13
Stoke Newington127 10801 161,451 15
Haggerston91 19783 171,562 11
Woodberry Down120 13993 111,437 16
De Beauvoir126 11813 151,306 17
King's Park105 16908 131,526 14
Shacklewell106 15753 181,200 18
Brownswood101 17704 191,181 19
Cazenove62 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West53 21600 20668 21

Hackney Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202524
November 202534
October 202528
September 202531
August 202536
July 202534
June 202539
May 202533
April 202526
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 202525
July 202527
June 202518

A total of 138 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20256
November 20255
October 20256
September 20255
August 20257
July 202526
June 202511
May 202510
April 202519
March 202528
February 20259

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20255
October 20259
September 20258
August 20259
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20258
September 20258
August 20259
July 20255
June 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202527
November 202529
October 202536
September 202539
August 202541
July 202524
June 202525
May 202539
April 202533
March 202528
February 202529

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202511
November 20259
October 202510
September 202510
August 202513
July 20256
June 202518
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20258
November 20253
October 202518
September 202511
August 202516
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256

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
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20258
September 20259
August 202510
July 20256
June 20258
May 202514
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20259
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 202514
February 20256

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20259
October 20258
September 202513
August 20258
July 20258
June 202512
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253

High Crime Locations Hackney Downs in January 2026

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

1. Apprentice Way (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ickburgh Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Queensdown Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rowhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Powell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Rendlesham Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1
7. Vine Close (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Lower Clapton Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Sladen Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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