Crime Rate in Woodberry Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodberry Down

The total recorded crimes in Woodberry Down, Hackney, UK in July 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodberry Down crime rate of 1.75 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 Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
Woodberry Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor House with total crimes: 20
  • Green Lanes with total crimes: 16
  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Woodberry Down has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodberry Down)CrimesRank (Woodberry Down)CrimesRank (Woodberry Down)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch418 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central287 21,562 42,699 2
Homerton244 41,635 22,507 4
Dalston265 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick229 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields236 51,257 52,024 7
Springfield181 91,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West175 111,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge181 71,076 81,908 8
Victoria146 15879 141,740 10
Clissold165 141,020 101,546 13
Hackney Downs181 10948 121,549 12
Haggerston133 17783 171,562 11
Brownswood175 12704 191,181 19
King's Park133 18908 131,526 14
De Beauvoir165 13813 151,306 17
Stoke Newington145 16801 161,451 15
Shacklewell104 20753 181,200 18
Cazenove107 19498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West66 21600 20668 21

Woodberry Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202534
May 202522
April 202524
March 202523
February 202524
January 202522
December 202429
November 202425
October 202436
September 202428
August 202436

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 399 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202527
May 202520
April 202519
March 202544
February 202526
January 202531
December 202447
November 202455
October 202442
September 202432
August 202416

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202512
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202541
May 202533
April 202540
March 202534
February 202521
January 202518
December 202428
November 202436
October 202417
September 202418
August 202431

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244

High Crime Locations Woodberry Down in July 2025

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

1. Manor House (Map)
Total20
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Green Lanes (Map)
Total16
Robbery5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. A503 (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Drugs2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodberry Grove (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total11
Drugs4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
7. Green Lanes (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
8. Amhurst Park (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rowley Gardens (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
10. Woodberry Down (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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