Crime Rate in Homerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Homerton

The total recorded crimes in Homerton, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Homerton crime rate of 1.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-20.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Homerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 43
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the Hackney.

    • 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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 July 2025 the Homerton has recorded 244 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Homerton)CrimesRank (Homerton)CrimesRank (Homerton)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch418 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central287 21,562 42,699 2
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
Haggerston133 17783 171,562 11
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

Homerton 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 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202582
May 202561
April 202560
March 202549
February 202572
January 202544
December 202468
November 202457
October 202468
September 202463
August 202458

A total of 641 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202553
May 202567
April 202557
March 202565
February 202540
January 202541
December 202438
November 202453
October 202458
September 202466
August 202461

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 20259
April 202522
March 202510
February 202521
January 202523
December 202420
November 202422
October 202417
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202425
October 202417
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202511
April 202516
March 202515
February 202510
January 202511
December 202420
November 202415
October 202416
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202518
April 202516
March 202515
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202417
October 202430
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
April 202512
March 20254
February 202510
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 202515
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202518
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516
January 202516
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20252
April 202511
March 202521
February 20258
January 20258
December 202411
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations Homerton in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total43
Violence and sexual offences31
Other theft4
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
4. College Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Barnabas Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Stevens Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Flanders Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
8. Mead Place (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Darnley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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