Crime Rate in Hackney Wick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackney Wick

The total recorded crimes in Hackney Wick, Hackney, UK in April 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackney Wick crime rate of 2.39 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 Wick, encompassing approximately 78,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-30.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Hackney Wick Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Bay Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Ballance Road with total crimes: 10
  • Prince Edward Road with total crimes: 8

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 April 2025 the Hackney Wick has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney Wick)CrimesRank (Hackney Wick)CrimesRank (Hackney Wick)
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
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
Hackney Downs128 13948 121,549 12
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 Wick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202538
March 202555
February 202540
January 202533
December 202434
November 202446
October 202442
September 202453
August 202450
May 20242

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202418
May 20241

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 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
May 20242

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hackney Wick in April 2025

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

1. East Bay Lane (Map)
Total14
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Ballance Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Prince Edward Road (Map)
Total8
Robbery3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Cassland Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
5. Wallis Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Harrowgate Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Daintry Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
8. Berkshire Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
9. Bartrip Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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