Crime in Dalston, Hackney: statistics, rates and trends
2,966 crimes were recorded in Dalston, Hackney in the 12 months to August 2026, 283.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dalston, Hackney at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalston, Hackney
- Types of crime in Dalston, Hackney
- Dalston, Hackney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dalston, Hackney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalston, Hackney
- Demographics of Dalston, Hackney
- Questions about crime in Dalston, Hackney
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (626), violence and sexual offences (542) and shoplifting (326) made up 50% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 87th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Dalston, Hackney | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,966 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 283.0 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,481 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dalston, Hackney peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,072 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,523). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,966 | 283.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,673 | 255.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,763 | 263.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,541 | 242.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,551 | 243.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,072 | 293.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,878 | 274.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,967 | 283.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,523 | 240.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 258 |
| July 2026 | 292 |
| June 2026 | 252 |
| May 2026 | 261 |
| April 2026 | 231 |
| March 2026 | 245 |
| February 2026 | 188 |
| January 2026 | 229 |
| December 2025 | 244 |
| November 2025 | 225 |
| October 2025 | 288 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dalston, Hackney recorded notably more theft from the person (18.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (11.7 times the national rate) and robbery (8.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (28% below). On the year before, public order rose from 160 to 221 and theft from the person rose from 257 to 319, while criminal damage and arson fell from 109 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 626 | 59.7 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 542 | 51.7 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 326 | 31.1 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 319 | 30.4 | 1.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 236 | 22.5 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 221 | 21.1 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Drugs | 138 | 13.2 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Burglary | 129 | 12.3 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Robbery | 117 | 11.2 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 10.2 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 101 | 9.6 | 0.8 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Dalston, Hackney has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalston, Hackney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | -46% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | -31% |
| London Fields | 1,950 | 173.0 | -39% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,466 | 133.5 | -53% |
| Haggerston | 1,335 | 103.2 | -64% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,463 | 123.7 | -56% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | -62% |
| Clissold | 1,523 | 112.8 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Dalston, Hackney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (366).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 366 |
| On or near Supermarket | 325 |
| On or near Kingsland High Street | 212 |
| On or near Nightclub | 167 |
| On or near Stanborough Passage | 123 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 107 |
| On or near Gillett Place | 91 |
| On or near Atlas Mews | 86 |
| On or near Colvestone Crescent | 85 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 83 |
Of the 2,340 crimes in Dalston, Hackney with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 626 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,162 | 49.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 442 | 18.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 254 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 166 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 133 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 21 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Dalston, Hackney has an estimated population of 10,481 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (73%, against 23%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalston, Hackney average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dalston, Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 64.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 72.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dalston, Hackney a safe place to live?
Dalston, Hackney recorded 283.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 87th 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 Dalston, Hackney?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 626 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (542).
Is crime in Dalston, Hackney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalston, Hackney was up 11% on the year before: 2,966 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,673 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalston, Hackney?
About 10,481 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalston, Hackney?
Dalston, Hackney 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.