Crime in De Beauvoir: statistics, rates and trends
1,466 crimes were recorded in De Beauvoir in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in De Beauvoir at a glance
- Crime trends in De Beauvoir
- Types of crime in De Beauvoir
- De Beauvoir compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in De Beauvoir
- What happened after crimes were reported in De Beauvoir
- Demographics of De Beauvoir
- Questions about crime in De Beauvoir
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (297), violence and sexual offences (270) and theft from the person (136) made up 48% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | De Beauvoir | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,466 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.5 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,983 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in De Beauvoir of any year here (1,466 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,466 | 133.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,483 | 135.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,490 | 135.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,666 | 151.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,720 | 156.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,899 | 172.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,029 | 184.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,866 | 169.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,571 | 143.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 150 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, De Beauvoir recorded notably more bicycle theft (12.1 times the national rate), theft from the person (7.4 times the national rate) and drugs (3.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (28% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 84 to 126 and shoplifting rose from 55 to 74, while robbery fell from 67 to 45 and burglary fell from 101 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 27.0 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 24.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 136 | 12.4 | 1.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 126 | 11.5 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Other theft | 121 | 11.0 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 110 | 10.0 | 0.8 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 8.7 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Burglary | 70 | 6.4 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Robbery | 45 | 4.1 | 1.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than De Beauvoir; the highest is Hoxton East & Shoreditch (353.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Haggerston (103.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs De Beauvoir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston | 1,335 | 103.2 | -23% |
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | +112% |
| Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 4,640 | 353.9 | +165% |
| London Fields | 1,950 | 173.0 | +30% |
| Hoxton West | 2,016 | 132.2 | -1% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +15% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | +46% |
| Clissold | 1,523 | 112.8 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in De Beauvoir over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hyde Road” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hyde Road | 120 |
| On or near Watercress Place | 112 |
| On or near De Beauvoir Crescent | 102 |
| On or near St Peter'S Way | 102 |
| On or near Canal Walk | 85 |
| On or near Stamford Road | 70 |
| On or near Balmes Road | 65 |
| On or near Whitmore Road | 49 |
| On or near Downham Road | 47 |
| On or near Buckingham Mews | 43 |
Of the 1,169 crimes in De Beauvoir with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 297 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 668 | 57.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 21.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
De Beauvoir has an estimated population of 10,983 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (65%, against 23%), more social housing (34%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up De Beauvoir average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | De Beauvoir | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is De Beauvoir a safe place to live?
De Beauvoir recorded 133.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in De Beauvoir?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (270).
Is crime in De Beauvoir going up or down?
Recorded crime in De Beauvoir was down 1% on the year before: 1,466 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,483 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of De Beauvoir?
About 10,983 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers De Beauvoir?
De Beauvoir 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.