Crime Rate in Woodberry Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodberry Down

The total recorded crimes in Woodberry Down, Hackney, UK in May 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodberry Down crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
Woodberry Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 11
  • Woodberry Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Green Lanes with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Hackney.

  • 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 May 2025 the Woodberry Down has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodberry Down)CrimesRank (Woodberry Down)CrimesRank (Woodberry Down)
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
De Beauvoir139 11813 151,306 17
King's Park105 18908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington129 14801 161,451 15
Brownswood105 17704 191,181 19
Shacklewell100 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove90 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West69 21600 20668 21

Woodberry Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202523
February 202524
January 202522
December 202429
November 202425
October 202436
September 202428
August 202436

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 333 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202544
February 202526
January 202531
December 202447
November 202455
October 202442
September 202432
August 202416
July 20241

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202540
March 202534
February 202521
January 202518
December 202428
November 202436
October 202417
September 202418
August 202431
July 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244

High Crime Locations Woodberry Down in May 2025

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

1. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total11
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodberry Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Green Lanes (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Manor House (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Amhurst Park (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Springpark Drive (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princes Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Green Lanes (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Devan Grove (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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