Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.25 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-67.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Booth Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Victoria demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 879 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Victoria had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,740 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Victoria has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 879. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 1,740 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 10 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
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
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Victoria 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 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 (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 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 (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202537
December 202430
November 202422
October 202439
September 202426
August 202432
April 202438

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202531
December 202418
November 202421
October 202429
September 202438
August 202430
April 202432

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202514
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
April 202414

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202514
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245
April 202422

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202413
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
April 20244

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Booth Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tudor Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Banbury Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Frampton Park Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Burglary1
7. Guinness Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Iveagh Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Templecombe Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Weston Walk (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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