Crime Rate in Haggerston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haggerston

The total recorded crimes in Haggerston, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haggerston crime rate of 1.22 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 Haggerston, encompassing approximately 108,864 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Haggerston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Close with total crimes: 8
  • Whiston Road with total crimes: 6
  • Samuel Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Haggerston?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Haggerston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 783 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haggerston recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Hackney.

    • In 2023, Haggerston had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,562 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Haggerston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Haggerston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Haggerston has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Haggerston crimes were 783. The crime rate of Haggerston in 2024 was 7.19 (year) or 0.60 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haggerston were around 1,562 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.35 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haggerston)CrimesRank (Haggerston)CrimesRank (Haggerston)
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
Hackney Downs181 10948 121,549 12
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

Haggerston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202527
May 202529
April 202522
March 202523
February 202526
January 202526
December 202426
November 202429
October 202433
September 202435
August 202422

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202537
May 202538
April 202524
March 202516
February 202514
January 202518
December 202429
November 202411
October 202424
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202513
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20259
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 20256
March 20253
February 202513
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Haggerston in July 2025

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

1. Samuel Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Whiston Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Samuel Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Appleby Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Livermere Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Stephan Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. How'S Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. Sportsman Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Nicholl Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thurtle Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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