Crime Rate in Stoke Newington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke Newington

The total recorded crimes in Stoke Newington, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke Newington crime rate of 1.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Stoke Newington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Rectory Road 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 areas in the Hackney.

    • 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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 May 2025 the Stoke Newington has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 1.15 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke Newington)CrimesRank (Stoke Newington)CrimesRank (Stoke Newington)
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
Brownswood105 17704 191,181 19
Shacklewell100 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove90 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West69 21600 20668 21

Stoke Newington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202515
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202535
March 202526
February 202528
January 202532
December 202449
November 202420
October 202424
September 202439
August 202425

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202516
February 202510
January 202514
December 202419
November 20248
October 202420
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202526
March 202518
February 202515
January 202521
December 202421
November 202413
October 202420
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke Newington in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rectory Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ormsby Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Defoe Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Victorian Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Stamford Hill (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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