Crime Rate in Lea Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lea Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Lea Bridge, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea Bridge crime rate of 0.62 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 Lea Bridge, encompassing approximately 204,453 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-54.05% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Lea Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfearn Road with total crimes: 10
  • Prout Road with total crimes: 10
  • Blurton Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Lea Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Lea Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1076 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lea Bridge witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lea Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,908 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lea Bridge witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Lea Bridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lea Bridge Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Lea Bridge has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Lea Bridge crimes were 1,076. The crime rate of Lea Bridge in 2024 was 7.12 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lea Bridge were around 1,908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.00 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 8 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
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
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

Lea Bridge 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202537
December 202427
November 202432
October 202443
September 202446
August 202452
April 202432

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202517
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202514
December 202417
November 202420
October 202430
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 202423

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202533
January 202524
December 202428
November 202434
October 202432
September 202435
August 202436
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
April 20244

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241
April 202415

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lea Bridge in February 2025

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

1. Alfearn Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prout Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Blurton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Linscott Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Woodmill Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Glenarm Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clapton (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harry Zeital Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Otley Terrace (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Robbery1

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