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 May 2025 are around 412 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoxton East & Shoreditch crime rate of 2.70 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (48.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (12.28% increase)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 16
  • Boot Street with total crimes: 16

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 areas in the Hackney.

    • 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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hoxton East & Shoreditch has recorded 412 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoxton East & Shoreditch)CrimesRank (Hoxton East & Shoreditch)CrimesRank (Hoxton East & Shoreditch)
Hackney Central219 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton223 31,635 22,507 4
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

Hoxton East & Shoreditch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (70 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (77 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202547
March 202541
February 202532
January 202523
December 202431
November 202429
October 202454
September 202440
August 202448

A total of 308 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202532
March 202533
February 202523
January 202529
December 202425
November 202437
October 202429
September 202436
August 202435

A total of 488 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202552
March 202547
February 202550
January 202544
December 202450
November 202468
October 202444
September 202459
August 202411
July 20242

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 202513
February 20257
January 202518
December 202416
November 202410
October 202422
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202557
March 202565
February 202553
January 202576
December 2024101
November 202473
October 202468
September 202457
August 202453
July 20241

A total of 167 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 202512
December 202415
November 202430
October 202413
September 202425
August 202426

A total of 794 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202575
March 202577
February 202550
January 202549
December 202472
November 202488
October 2024101
September 202494
August 202494
July 20241

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202423
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202514
February 202521
January 20256
December 20249
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 166 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202519
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 202416
October 202426
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202517
February 20258
January 202520
December 202445
November 202444
October 202431
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 202418
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations Hoxton East & Shoreditch in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rivington Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Boot Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person4
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Strout'S Place (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person1
6. Dysart Street (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Mill Row (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Ebor Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
9. Anning Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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