WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in London Fields, Hackney

Comprehensive safety analysis for London Fields, localized within Hackney.

Total Crimes

183
trending_up +45.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

124.33per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,684

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour48
Violence & Sexual Offences35
Theft from Person31
Other Theft12
Bicycle Theft10
Drug Offences10
Public Order10
Vehicle Crime7
Shoplifting5
Burglary5
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Robbery3
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Warburton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 13
13
On or near Gayhurst Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Anti-social behaviour: 3
11
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Theft from the person: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
8
On or near Glebe Road Map
Theft from the person: 4Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
7
On or near Gayhurst Road Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 2Drugs: 1
6
On or near Arbutus Street Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 2Theft from the person: 2
6
On or near Broadway Market Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Bicycle theft: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Warburton Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Shrubland Road Map
Bicycle theft: 2Theft from the person: 2
4
On or near Mare Street Map
Theft from the person: 4
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Hackney district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Hackney

National Safety

Top 9%Riskiest

City Average

140.64per 1k

Local Policing

London Fields

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Local Priorities

Motor Vehicle Crime - Theft of MV and Theft from MV - Including Motor Vehicle Interference.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols to show presence and deter crime in hotspot areas.
Regular crime analysis to identify any links and/or trends in both MO and location of offences.

Actioned: 31 May 2026

Alcohol and Drug related ASB - Specifically targeting groups of street drinkers and drug users in Mare Street/Helmsley Street, Broadway Market, Westgate Street and London Fields Park.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols to show presence and deter crime.
Targeted stop and search based on intel from the community
Use of s.35 legislation has been effective and will be used when relevant to disperse those causing ASB.
Regular joint patrols with Hackney Council Enforcement Officers.
Use of ASB Warnings, Community Protection Warnings/Notices and Criminal Behaviour Orders.
Enforcement of the PSPOs (Public Space Protection Orders). Full details of the PSPOs in Hackney can be found on LBH website.

Actioned: 31 May 2026

Robbery/Theft Person - Phone snatch

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Social media campaigns offering crime prevention advice.
Phone marking events to be held regularly around the ward.
Visible police presence in hotspot areas, in particular, the periphery of London Fields Park and Broadway Market.

Actioned: 31 May 2026

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