Crime in Dalston, Hackney: statistics, rates and trends
2,951 crimes were recorded in Dalston, Hackney in the 12 months to July 2026, 281.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dalston, Hackney
- Questions about crime in Dalston, Hackney
- About this data
2,951 crimes were recorded in Dalston, Hackney in the 12 months to July 2026, 281.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 605 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalston, Hackney has the 86th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalston, Hackney | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,951 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 281.6 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,481 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalston, Hackney was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,115 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,486). Over the whole period it rose 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,951 | 281.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,648 | 252.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,757 | 263.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,507 | 239.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,586 | 246.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,115 | 297.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,892 | 275.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,950 | 281.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,486 | 237.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 243 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalston, Hackney over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+37%) and theft from the person (+26%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and bicycle theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 605 | 57.7 | 3.76 | +22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 544 | 51.9 | 1.52 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 330 | 31.5 | 3.80 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 329 | 31.4 | 18.58 | +26% |
| Other theft | 235 | 22.4 | 3.51 | -2% |
| Public order | 218 | 20.8 | 3.13 | +37% |
| Drugs | 128 | 12.2 | 3.74 | +6% |
| Burglary | 125 | 11.9 | 3.37 | +2% |
| Robbery | 115 | 11.0 | 8.12 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 10.4 | 2.11 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 100 | 9.5 | 11.59 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.9 | 2.95 | +131% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +43% |
Anti-social behaviour in Dalston, Hackney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalston, Hackney recorded 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Dalston, Hackney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalston, Hackney recorded 544 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalston, Hackney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalston, Hackney recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dalston, Hackney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dalston, Hackney recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalston, Hackney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalston, Hackney recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalston, Hackney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalston, Hackney recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalston, Hackney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalston, Hackney recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalston, Hackney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalston, Hackney recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalston, Hackney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalston, Hackney recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalston, Hackney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalston, Hackney recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dalston, Hackney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dalston, Hackney recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalston, Hackney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalston, Hackney recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalston, Hackney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalston, Hackney recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalston, Hackney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalston, Hackney recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dalston, Hackney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalston, Hackney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalston, Hackney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell | 1,492 | 157.1 | -44% |
| Hackney Central | 2,637 | 196.8 | -30% |
| London Fields | 1,996 | 177.1 | -37% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,476 | 134.4 | -52% |
| Haggerston | 1,321 | 102.1 | -64% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,498 | 126.6 | -55% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,491 | 114.0 | -59% |
| Clissold | 1,512 | 112.0 | -60% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Dalston, Hackney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 358 |
| On or near Supermarket | 325 |
| On or near Kingsland High Street | 221 |
| On or near Nightclub | 172 |
| On or near Stanborough Passage | 122 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 107 |
| On or near Abersham Road | 94 |
| On or near Gillett Place | 89 |
| On or near Atlas Mews | 84 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 84 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalston, Hackney over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,179 | 40.0% |
| Not recorded | 605 | 20.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 429 | 14.5% |
| Under investigation | 282 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 192 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 108 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 1.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 21 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Dalston, Hackney has an estimated population of 10,481. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalston, Hackney sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalston, Hackney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.2% |
| Social rented homes | 28.6% |
| Private rented homes | 42.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Dalston, Hackney a safe place to live?
Dalston, Hackney recorded 281.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Dalston, Hackney?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 605 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (544).
Is crime in Dalston, Hackney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalston, Hackney was up 11% on the year before: 2,951 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,648 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalston, Hackney?
Dalston, Hackney is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Dalston, Hackney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.