Crime Rate in Lea Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lea Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Lea Bridge, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea Bridge crime rate of 0.71 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
Lea Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linscott Road with total crimes: 17
  • Theydon Road with total crimes: 12
  • Dudlington 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 areas in the Hackney.

    • 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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lea Bridge has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 0.71 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lea Bridge)CrimesRank (Lea Bridge)CrimesRank (Lea Bridge)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch412 12,767 14,448 1
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
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

Lea Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202528
March 202531
February 202517
January 202537
December 202427
November 202432
October 202443
September 202446
August 202452

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
January 202517
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202536
March 202539
February 202533
January 202524
December 202428
November 202434
October 202432
September 202435
August 202436

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202514
December 202417
November 202420
October 202430
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lea Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Linscott Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Theydon Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
3. Dudlington Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clapton (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Prout Road (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodmill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blurton Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mount Pleasant Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Chatsworth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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