Crime Rate in Shacklewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shacklewell

The total recorded crimes in Shacklewell, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shacklewell crime rate of 0.83 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 Shacklewell, encompassing approximately 97,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Shacklewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Selsea Place with total crimes: 6
  • Amhurst Terrace with total crimes: 5

How safe is Shacklewell?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Shacklewell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 753 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shacklewell recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shacklewell had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,200 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shacklewell recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shacklewell Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Shacklewell has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Shacklewell crimes were 753. The crime rate of Shacklewell in 2024 was 7.72 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shacklewell were around 1,200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.31 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 18 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
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
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Shacklewell 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202517
December 202421
November 202421
October 202428
September 202412
August 202425
April 202431

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202520
December 202421
November 202416
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420
April 202426

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 20241
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 202411
November 202415
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202415
September 202410
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 202420
November 202416
October 202412
September 20249
August 20246
April 202410

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Shacklewell in February 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Selsea Place (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Amhurst Terrace (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Amhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
8. Stoke Newington Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Boleyn Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
10. Charterhouse Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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