Crime in De Beauvoir: statistics, rates and trends
1,476 crimes were recorded in De Beauvoir in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in De Beauvoir
- Questions about crime in De Beauvoir
- About this data
1,476 crimes were recorded in De Beauvoir in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 303 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, De Beauvoir has the 600th highest crime rate.
| Measure | De Beauvoir | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,476 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.4 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,983 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in De Beauvoir was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,996 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,472). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,476 | 134.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,472 | 134.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,484 | 135.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,697 | 154.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,700 | 154.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,996 | 181.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,993 | 181.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,820 | 165.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,612 | 146.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in De Beauvoir 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, theft from the person, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+48%) and shoplifting (+37%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%) and robbery (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 303 | 27.6 | 1.80 | +24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 25.4 | 0.74 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 145 | 13.2 | 7.82 | -3% |
| Drugs | 121 | 11.0 | 3.37 | +48% |
| Other theft | 116 | 10.6 | 1.65 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 108 | 9.8 | 11.95 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 8.6 | 1.76 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 6.7 | 0.81 | +37% |
| Burglary | 63 | 5.7 | 1.62 | -41% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -11% |
| Robbery | 46 | 4.2 | 3.10 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -21% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +83% |
Anti-social behaviour in De Beauvoir
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. De Beauvoir recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in De Beauvoir
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. De Beauvoir recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in De Beauvoir
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. De Beauvoir recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in De Beauvoir
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. De Beauvoir recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in De Beauvoir
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. De Beauvoir recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in De Beauvoir
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. De Beauvoir recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in De Beauvoir
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. De Beauvoir recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in De Beauvoir
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. De Beauvoir recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in De Beauvoir
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. De Beauvoir recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in De Beauvoir
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. De Beauvoir recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in De Beauvoir
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. De Beauvoir recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in De Beauvoir
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. De Beauvoir recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in De Beauvoir
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. De Beauvoir recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in De Beauvoir
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. De Beauvoir recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to De Beauvoir, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to De Beauvoir.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs De Beauvoir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston | 1,321 | 102.1 | -24% |
| Dalston | 2,951 | 281.6 | +110% |
| Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 4,587 | 349.9 | +160% |
| London Fields | 1,996 | 177.1 | +32% |
| Hoxton West | 2,013 | 132.0 | -2% |
| Shacklewell | 1,492 | 157.1 | +17% |
| Hackney Central | 2,637 | 196.8 | +46% |
| Clissold | 1,512 | 112.0 | -17% |
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 De Beauvoir over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hyde Road | 119 |
| On or near De Beauvoir Crescent | 109 |
| On or near Watercress Place | 109 |
| On or near St Peter'S Way | 108 |
| On or near Canal Walk | 83 |
| On or near Balmes Road | 70 |
| On or near Stamford Road | 66 |
| On or near Whitmore Road | 46 |
| On or near Downham Road | 45 |
| On or near Buckingham Mews | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in De Beauvoir 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 | 662 | 44.9% |
| Not recorded | 303 | 20.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
De Beauvoir has an estimated population of 10,983. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in De Beauvoir sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | De Beauvoir |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.1% |
| Social rented homes | 33.8% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is De Beauvoir a safe place to live?
De Beauvoir recorded 134.4 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 De Beauvoir?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (279).
Is crime in De Beauvoir going up or down?
Recorded crime in De Beauvoir was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,476 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,472 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers De Beauvoir?
De Beauvoir 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 De Beauvoir. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.