Crime Rate in Homerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Homerton

The total recorded crimes in Homerton, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Homerton crime rate of 1.76 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 Homerton, encompassing approximately 124,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
Homerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Mead Place with total crimes: 12

How safe is Homerton?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Homerton reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1,635 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Homerton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Homerton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 2,507 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Homerton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Homerton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Homerton Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Homerton has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Homerton crimes were 1,635. The crime rate of Homerton in 2024 was 13.12 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Homerton were around 2,507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.11 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Haggerston95 16783 171,562 11
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

Homerton 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202540
January 202541
December 202438
November 202453
October 202458
September 202466
August 202461
April 202439

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202572
January 202544
December 202468
November 202457
October 202468
September 202463
August 202458
April 202461

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202516
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241
April 202417

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202425
October 202417
September 202412
August 20247
April 202415

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
April 20241

A total of 151 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202417
October 202430
September 202412
August 202418
April 202424

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202511
December 202420
November 202415
October 202416
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
April 202411

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202523
December 202420
November 202422
October 202417
September 202415
August 20248
April 202418

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Homerton in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order3
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mead Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
6. Barnabas Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clapton Square (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ram Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clapton Square (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Flanders Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2

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