Crime in Hackney Central: statistics, rates and trends
2,605 crimes were recorded in Hackney Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 194.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hackney Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Hackney Central
- Types of crime in Hackney Central
- Hackney Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hackney Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hackney Central
- Demographics of Hackney Central
- Questions about crime in Hackney Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (617), anti-social behaviour (483) and shoplifting (319) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 214th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hackney Central | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,605 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 194.4 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,399 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hackney Central peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,761 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,355). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,605 | 194.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,607 | 194.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,761 | 206.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,483 | 185.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,355 | 175.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,553 | 190.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,658 | 198.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,637 | 196.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,487 | 185.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 217 |
| July 2026 | 232 |
| June 2026 | 205 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| April 2026 | 225 |
| March 2026 | 250 |
| February 2026 | 200 |
| January 2026 | 239 |
| December 2025 | 187 |
| November 2025 | 191 |
| October 2025 | 229 |
| September 2025 | 208 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hackney Central recorded notably more theft from the person (10.2 times the national rate), bicycle theft (6.3 times the national rate) and robbery (5.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (21% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 191 to 230 and drugs rose from 97 to 116, while other theft fell from 220 to 159 and vehicle crime fell from 160 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 617 | 46.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 483 | 36.0 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 319 | 23.8 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 230 | 17.2 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 159 | 11.9 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Public order | 153 | 11.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 129 | 9.6 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 9.3 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Drugs | 116 | 8.7 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Robbery | 96 | 7.2 | 1.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 70 | 5.2 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hackney Central; the highest is Dalston, Hackney (283.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Hackney Downs (106.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hackney Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | +46% |
| Homerton | 2,668 | 204.5 | +5% |
| London Fields | 1,950 | 173.0 | -11% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | -21% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | -45% |
| Victoria | 1,459 | 106.9 | -45% |
| Lea Bridge | 1,706 | 115.5 | -41% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,463 | 123.7 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Hackney Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (379).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 379 |
| On or near Gould Terrace | 314 |
| On or near Mare Street | 188 |
| On or near Pembury Road | 132 |
| On or near Sojourner-Truth Close | 107 |
| On or near Marvin Street | 73 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 73 |
| On or near Sigdon Road | 62 |
| On or near Spurstowe Terrace | 60 |
| On or near Navarino Road | 54 |
Of the 2,122 crimes in Hackney Central with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 483 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,029 | 48.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 443 | 20.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 242 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 146 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 144 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Hackney Central has an estimated population of 13,399 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more social housing (48%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hackney Central average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hackney Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 69.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hackney Central a safe place to live?
Hackney Central recorded 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 214th 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 Hackney Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 617 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (483).
Is crime in Hackney Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hackney Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,605 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,607 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hackney Central?
About 13,399 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hackney Central?
Hackney Central 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.