Crime Rate in Hoxton East & Shoreditch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch

The total recorded crimes in Hoxton East & Shoreditch, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 294 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoxton East & Shoreditch crime rate of 1.93 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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch, encompassing approximately 152,607 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-30.26% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (2.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (13.64% increase)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

How safe is Hoxton East & Shoreditch?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Hoxton East & Shoreditch reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 2,767 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoxton East & Shoreditch witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hoxton East & Shoreditch experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 4,448 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoxton East & Shoreditch witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoxton East & Shoreditch Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hoxton East & Shoreditch has recorded 294 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Hoxton East & Shoreditch crimes were 2,767. The crime rate of Hoxton East & Shoreditch in 2024 was 18.13 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoxton East & Shoreditch were around 4,448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.15 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
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
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

Hoxton East & Shoreditch 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 53 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (59 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (94 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (72 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 20256
December 20249
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246
April 202414

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202553
January 202576
December 2024101
November 202473
October 202468
September 202457
August 202453
July 20241
May 20242
April 202468
March 20241

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 202426
September 202417
August 20246
April 202414

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202529
December 202425
November 202437
October 202429
September 202436
August 202435
June 20242
April 202416
March 20241

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202518
December 202416
November 202410
October 202422
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20244
April 202416
March 20241

A total of 156 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202512
December 202415
November 202430
October 202413
September 202425
August 202426
April 202427

A total of 663 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202549
December 202472
November 202488
October 2024101
September 202494
August 202494
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 2024105

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202523
December 202431
November 202429
October 202454
September 202440
August 202448
April 202433

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 401 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202550
January 202544
December 202450
November 202468
October 202444
September 202459
August 202411
July 20242
May 20241
April 202472

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 202418
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202423
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202520
December 202445
November 202444
October 202431
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241
April 20248

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hoxton East & Shoreditch in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hoxton East & Shoreditch postcode area is presented below.

1. Rivington Street (Map)
Total15
Drugs5
Other theft4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Ebor Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Boot Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Curtain Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rivington Place (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Drugs2
Theft from the person1

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