Crime Rate in Woodberry Down: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodberry Down

The total recorded crimes in Woodberry Down, Hackney, UK in March 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodberry Down crime rate of 1.64 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
Woodberry Down Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lanes with total crimes: 18
  • Seven Sisters Road with total crimes: 17
  • Green Lanes with total crimes: 15

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 March 2025 the Woodberry Down has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch356 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central196 31,562 42,699 2
Homerton243 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston188 61,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick192 41,205 62,166 5
London Fields192 51,257 52,024 7
Springfield172 71,045 92,133 6
Hoxton West167 91,175 71,872 9
Lea Bridge158 101,076 81,908 8
Victoria132 12879 141,740 10
Clissold139 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston86 20783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs123 13948 121,549 12
King's Park117 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington123 14801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir106 17813 151,306 17
Shacklewell114 16753 181,200 18
Cazenove89 18498 21928 20
Brownswood88 19704 191,181 19
Stamford Hill West80 21600 20668 21

Woodberry Down Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202526
January 202531
December 202447
November 202455
October 202442
September 202432
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202521
January 202518
December 202428
November 202436
October 202417
September 202418
August 202431
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Woodberry Down in March 2025

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

1. Green Lanes (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person8
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
3. Green Lanes (Map)
Total15
Robbery6
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodberry Grove (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Manor House (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Princes Close (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Rowley Gardens (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Seven Sisters Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person5
Robbery1
9. Devan Grove (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Amhurst Park (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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