Crime in Haggerston: statistics, rates and trends

1,321 crimes were recorded in Haggerston in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 322 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Haggerston has the 1,192nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Haggerston was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,097 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,321). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haggerston 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, burglary.

The largest increases were in drugs (+67%) and bicycle theft (+18%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).

Anti-social behaviour in Haggerston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haggerston recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Haggerston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haggerston recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Haggerston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haggerston recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Haggerston

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haggerston recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Haggerston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haggerston recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Haggerston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haggerston recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Haggerston

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haggerston recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Haggerston

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haggerston recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Haggerston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haggerston recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Haggerston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haggerston recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Haggerston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haggerston recorded 49 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 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Haggerston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haggerston recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Haggerston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haggerston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Haggerston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haggerston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Haggerston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haggerston.

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 Haggerston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haggerston 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.

Haggerston has an estimated population of 12,941. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haggerston sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Haggerston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.