Crime Rate in Hackney Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Downs

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Downs, Hackney, UK in April 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Downs crime rate of 1.28 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
Hackney Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Powell Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cricketfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Apprentice Way with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 April 2025 the Hackney Downs has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 1.28 ranking 13th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch344 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central204 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton237 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston219 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick189 51,205 62,166 5
London Fields177 61,257 52,024 7
Springfield171 81,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West173 71,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge156 91,076 81,908 8
Victoria140 12879 141,740 10
Clissold148 111,020 101,546 13
Woodberry Down152 10993 111,437 16
Haggerston89 18783 171,562 11
King's Park105 17908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington119 14801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir109 16813 151,306 17
Shacklewell112 15753 181,200 18
Brownswood87 19704 191,181 19
Cazenove87 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West51 21600 20668 21

Hackney Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 April 2025

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

1. Powell Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Cricketfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
3. Apprentice Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Downs Road (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person6
Robbery1
5. Walsingham Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Evering Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Stoke Newington Common (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Lower Clapton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Goldcrest Mews (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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