Crime Rate in Homerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Homerton

The total recorded crimes in Homerton, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Homerton crime rate of 1.79 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (17.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Homerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Valette Street with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Homerton has recorded 223 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Homerton)CrimesRank (Homerton)CrimesRank (Homerton)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch412 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central219 41,562 42,699 2
Dalston229 21,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick198 51,205 62,166 5
London Fields187 71,257 52,024 7
Springfield174 81,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West195 61,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge145 91,076 81,908 8
Victoria118 16879 141,740 10
Clissold122 151,020 101,546 13
Hackney Downs139 10948 121,549 12
Haggerston130 13783 171,562 11
Woodberry Down134 12993 111,437 16
De Beauvoir139 11813 151,306 17
King's Park105 18908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington129 14801 161,451 15
Brownswood105 17704 191,181 19
Shacklewell100 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove90 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West69 21600 20668 21

Homerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202519
February 202516
January 202516
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202515
February 202510
January 202511
December 202420
November 202415
October 202416
September 202412
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 546 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

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

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Homerton in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences14
Theft from the person4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Valette Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. College Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Clapton Square (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barnabas Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Mead Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Median Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mackintosh Lane (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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