Crime Rate in Stoke Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Newington

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Newington, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Newington crime rate of 0.92 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 Stoke Newington, encompassing approximately 112,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Stoke Newington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Manse Road with total crimes: 10
  • Forman Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Stoke Newington?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Stoke Newington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 801 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stoke Newington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stoke Newington had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,451 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stoke Newington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoke Newington Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Stoke Newington has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke Newington crimes were 801. The crime rate of Stoke Newington in 2024 was 7.12 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke Newington were around 1,451 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.90 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking 15 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
De Beauvoir104 14813 151,306 17
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Stoke Newington 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
April 20247

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202532
December 202449
November 202420
October 202424
September 202439
August 202425
May 20242
April 202438

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202521
December 202421
November 202413
October 202420
September 202420
August 202426
April 202417

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202514
December 202419
November 20248
October 202420
September 20245
August 20244
April 202412

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
April 20249

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Newington in February 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Manse Road (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Forman Place (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Darville Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Garnham Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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