Crime Rate in Shacklewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shacklewell

The total recorded crimes in Shacklewell, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shacklewell crime rate of 1.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Shacklewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amhurst Road with total crimes: 11
  • Amhurst Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Shacklewell Row with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Hackney.

    • 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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 May 2025 the Shacklewell has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shacklewell)CrimesRank (Shacklewell)CrimesRank (Shacklewell)
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
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
Cazenove90 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West69 21600 20668 21

Shacklewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202516
March 202530
February 202512
January 202517
December 202421
November 202421
October 202428
September 202412
August 202425

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 202511
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 115 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 202420
November 202416
October 202412
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20241
November 202411
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202529
March 202528
February 202519
January 202520
December 202421
November 202416
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 202411
November 202415
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202415
September 202410

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Shacklewell in May 2025

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

1. Amhurst Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Amhurst Terrace (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Shacklewell Row (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. John Campbell Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Selsea Place (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rusbridge Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
7. Somerford Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
8. Arcola Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gateway Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Shacklewell Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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