Crime Rate in Woodberry Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodberry Down

The total recorded crimes in Woodberry Down, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodberry Down crime rate of 1.21 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 Woodberry Down, encompassing approximately 103,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
Woodberry Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor House with total crimes: 14
  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 14
  • Green Lanes with total crimes: 10

How safe is Woodberry Down?

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

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Woodberry Down demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 993 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Woodberry Down had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,437 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodberry Down recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodberry Down Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Woodberry Down has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Woodberry Down crimes were 993. The crime rate of Woodberry Down in 2024 was 9.58 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodberry Down were around 1,437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.87 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking 16 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
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
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Woodberry Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202522
December 202429
November 202425
October 202436
September 202428
August 202436
April 202429

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202531
December 202447
November 202455
October 202442
September 202432
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20243

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
April 20249

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244
April 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202518
December 202428
November 202436
October 202417
September 202418
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Woodberry Down in February 2025

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

1. Manor House (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Green Lanes (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Rowley Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
5. Bethune Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lanes (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. A503 (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodberry Grove (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Katherine Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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