WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Hackney Central, Hackney

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hackney Central, localized within Hackney.

Total Crimes

225
trending_down -10.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

193.63per 1k
trending_up +0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,733

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences48
Anti-social Behaviour44
Shoplifting30
Theft from Person26
Drug Offences17
Burglary13
Robbery10
Other Theft10
Public Order10
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Vehicle Crime6
Bicycle Theft3
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Theft from the person: 9Drugs: 8Shoplifting: 6
38
On or near Gould Terrace Map
Shoplifting: 19Drugs: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
35
On or near Mare Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2
18
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 11Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1
15
On or near Valette Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 14
14
On or near Clapton Square Map
Shoplifting: 6Robbery: 4Possession of weapons: 1
11
On or near Clifden Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Bicycle theft: 2
6
On or near Amhurst Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Robbery: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near Tolsford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Brett Passage Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1
5

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Local Rank

#20safest in Hackney

National Safety

Top 1%Riskiest

City Average

140.64per 1k

Local Policing

Homerton

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Local Priorities

Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Working towards a reduction of robberies and violence against women girls and youths across the ward.
The ward panel members have asked the policing team to work towards reducing the number of robberies across the ward, as well as reducing the amount of street Violence against Women and Girls.

Issued: 2 Jan 2026

Status Update

The team will:
Conduct high visibility patrols in hotspot areas for robberies.
Look to identify individuals committing robberies and enforce actions against them
Distribute crime prevention advice, and leaflets to members of the public, focusing mainly around personal safety when out and about.
Host ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions for women and girls to be able to talk with officers and raise their concerns about personal safety in public, and obtain safety and crime prevention advice. Attend schools to listen to concerns, and advise on personal safety.

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

Drug ASB - Clapton Square E5 , St johns Church Yard and Bohemia
The resident have asked the policing team to work towards tackling & preventing the increase in Drug Related ASB .

Issued: 2 Jan 2026

Status Update

The team will:
Conduct high visibility patrols in the area and look to identify individuals involved in Drug ASB, and enforce actions against them.
Engage with victims and members of the public, and while doing so issue crime prevention advice.
Conduct joint operation with Hackney Council CCTV and Enforcement team.

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

Burglary - Across Homerton ward

Issued: 2 Jan 2026

Status Update

The team will:
- Conduct Hi - Visible street patrols
- Crime prevention Advice to residents Via Met engage / contact sessions
- Joint patrols with Hackney council Enforcement Officers
- Intellegence led arrest enqurires and Police Operations

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

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JUN17

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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E9 6SR, Homerton Hospital

JUN23

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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E9 6SR, London

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