Crime in Brownswood: statistics, rates and trends
1,111 crimes were recorded in Brownswood in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brownswood at a glance
- Crime trends in Brownswood
- Types of crime in Brownswood
- Brownswood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brownswood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brownswood
- Demographics of Brownswood
- Questions about crime in Brownswood
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (272), violence and sexual offences (217) and theft from the person (114) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 920th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brownswood | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,111 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.5 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,699 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brownswood peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,396 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,007). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,111 | 114.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,261 | 130.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,396 | 143.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,018 | 105.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,007 | 103.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,188 | 122.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,365 | 140.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,064 | 109.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,029 | 106.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brownswood recorded notably more theft from the person (7.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.4 times the national rate) and robbery (3.9 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (35% below) and shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 28 to 43, while drugs fell from 137 to 53 and burglary fell from 60 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 28.0 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 22.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 114 | 11.8 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 85 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 5.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 53 | 5.5 | 3.3 | -61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Robbery | 51 | 5.3 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 4.4 | 0.8 | +54% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brownswood; the highest is Shacklewell (152.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cazenove (61.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brownswood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodberry Down | 1,808 | 132.4 | +16% |
| Clissold | 1,523 | 112.8 | -2% |
| Stamford Hill West | 679 | 84.0 | -27% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,463 | 123.7 | +8% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +34% |
| Cazenove | 873 | 61.0 | -47% |
| Springfield | 1,817 | 103.8 | -9% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Brownswood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 110 |
| On or near Murrain Road | 95 |
| On or near Portland Rise | 94 |
| On or near Brownswood Road | 76 |
| On or near Brand Close | 64 |
| On or near Princess Crescent | 63 |
| On or near Seven Sisters Road | 61 |
| On or near Waverley Place | 58 |
| On or near Joseph Close | 49 |
| On or near Somerfield Road | 42 |
Of the 839 crimes in Brownswood with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 272 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 441 | 52.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 19.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Brownswood has an estimated population of 9,699 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (64%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brownswood average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brownswood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 63.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brownswood a safe place to live?
Brownswood recorded 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 920th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Brownswood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (217).
Is crime in Brownswood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brownswood was down 12% on the year before: 1,111 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,261 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brownswood?
About 9,699 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brownswood?
Brownswood is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.