Crime Rate in Haggerston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haggerston

The total recorded crimes in Haggerston, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haggerston crime rate of 0.87 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Haggerston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Livermere Road with total crimes: 10
  • Pownall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Edith Street with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 February 2025 the Haggerston has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 ranking 16th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch294 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central175 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton220 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston182 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick136 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields135 71,257 52,024 7
Hoxton West138 51,175 71,872 9
Springfield124 101,045 92,133 6
Lea Bridge127 81,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down125 9993 111,437 16
Victoria88 18879 141,740 10
Clissold107 111,020 101,546 13
Hackney Downs89 17948 121,549 12
Brownswood105 12704 191,181 19
King's Park97 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington104 13801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir104 14813 151,306 17
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Haggerston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
April 20247

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
April 20244

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249
April 202411

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202518
December 202429
November 202411
October 202424
September 202415
August 202419
April 202435

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202526
December 202426
November 202429
October 202433
September 202435
August 202422
April 202426

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 20245
April 20247

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245

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

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Haggerston in February 2025

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

1. Livermere Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Pownall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Edith Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Goldsmith'S Row (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thurtle Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pamela Street (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Samuel Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ravenscroft Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Teale Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

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