Crime in Hackbridge: statistics, rates and trends
561 crimes were recorded in Hackbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hackbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Hackbridge
- Types of crime in Hackbridge
- Hackbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hackbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hackbridge
- Population and deprivation in Hackbridge
- Questions about crime in Hackbridge
- About this data
561 crimes were recorded in Hackbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hackbridge has the 2,194th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hackbridge | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 561 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.8 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,922 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hackbridge was highest in the year to July 2020 (665 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (460). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 561 | 70.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 519 | 65.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 594 | 75.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 633 | 79.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 588 | 74.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 664 | 83.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 665 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 494 | 62.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 460 | 58.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hackbridge 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+55%) and shoplifting (+39%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-56%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 13.8 | 0.90 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 5.6 | 1.13 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +39% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -3% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +55% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -56% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +73% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +300% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.37 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hackbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hackbridge recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hackbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hackbridge recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hackbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hackbridge recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hackbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hackbridge recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hackbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hackbridge recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hackbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hackbridge recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hackbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hackbridge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hackbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hackbridge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hackbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hackbridge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hackbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hackbridge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hackbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hackbridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hackbridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hackbridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hackbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hackbridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hackbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hackbridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hackbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hackbridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hackbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | +27% |
| St Helier East | 531 | 74.1 | +5% |
| St Helier West | 1,366 | 106.4 | +50% |
| Wallington North | 863 | 71.6 | +1% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | +11% |
| Beddington | 898 | 81.7 | +15% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -9% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +104% |
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 Hackbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elm Road | 55 |
| On or near London Road | 32 |
| On or near Pharaoh Close | 28 |
| On or near Silk Road | 27 |
| On or near Wolseley Road | 24 |
| On or near Sandmartin Way | 23 |
| On or near Linton Close | 16 |
| On or near Mill Green Road | 16 |
| On or near New Road | 16 |
| On or near Oakdale Way | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hackbridge 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 | 155 | 27.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 8.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hackbridge has an estimated population of 7,922. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hackbridge sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hackbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Hackbridge a safe place to live?
Hackbridge recorded 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hackbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Hackbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hackbridge was up 8% on the year before: 561 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 519 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hackbridge?
Hackbridge 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 Hackbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.