Crime in Homerton: statistics, rates and trends
2,686 crimes were recorded in Homerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 205.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Homerton at a glance
- Crime trends in Homerton
- Types of crime in Homerton
- Homerton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Homerton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Homerton
- Population and deprivation in Homerton
- Questions about crime in Homerton
- About this data
2,686 crimes were recorded in Homerton in the 12 months to July 2026, 205.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 816 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Homerton has the 185th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Homerton | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,686 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 205.9 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,044 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Homerton was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,272). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 2,686 | 205.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,836 | 217.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,730 | 209.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,529 | 193.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,309 | 177.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,641 | 202.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,566 | 196.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,374 | 182.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,272 | 174.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 281 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 260 |
| April 2026 | 203 |
| March 2026 | 209 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 185 |
| December 2025 | 206 |
| November 2025 | 235 |
| October 2025 | 223 |
| September 2025 | 236 |
| August 2025 | 240 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Homerton 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+44%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in other crime (-39%) and burglary (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 816 | 62.6 | 1.83 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 492 | 37.7 | 2.46 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 313 | 24.0 | 2.90 | +44% |
| Public order | 185 | 14.2 | 2.13 | +11% |
| Other theft | 182 | 14.0 | 2.18 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 161 | 12.3 | 7.31 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 8.8 | 1.79 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -20% |
| Drugs | 92 | 7.1 | 2.16 | -10% |
| Burglary | 88 | 6.7 | 1.91 | -25% |
| Robbery | 68 | 5.2 | 3.86 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 49 | 3.8 | 4.56 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.26 | -11% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -39% |
Violence and sexual offences in Homerton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Homerton recorded 816 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Homerton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Homerton recorded 492 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Homerton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Homerton recorded 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Homerton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Homerton recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Homerton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Homerton recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Homerton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Homerton recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Homerton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Homerton recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Homerton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Homerton recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Homerton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Homerton recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Homerton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Homerton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Homerton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Homerton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Homerton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Homerton recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Homerton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Homerton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Homerton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Homerton recorded 14 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 39% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Homerton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Homerton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Homerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Central | 2,637 | 196.8 | -4% |
| Hackney Wick | 2,518 | 192.9 | -6% |
| Victoria | 1,487 | 109.0 | -47% |
| King's Park | 1,449 | 106.1 | -48% |
| Lea Bridge | 1,730 | 117.1 | -43% |
| London Fields | 1,996 | 177.1 | -14% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,491 | 114.0 | -45% |
| Dalston | 2,951 | 281.6 | +37% |
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 Homerton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 399 |
| On or near Supermarket | 324 |
| On or near Clapton Square | 214 |
| On or near Valette Street | 140 |
| On or near Barnabas Road | 121 |
| On or near Nightclub | 90 |
| On or near College Close | 68 |
| On or near Flanders Way | 54 |
| On or near Median Road | 53 |
| On or near Mead Place | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Homerton 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 | 1,041 | 38.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 540 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 492 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 280 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 141 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Homerton has an estimated population of 13,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Homerton sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Homerton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.4% |
| Social rented homes | 48.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.4% |
Is Homerton a safe place to live?
Homerton recorded 205.9 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 Homerton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 816 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (492).
Is crime in Homerton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Homerton was down 5% on the year before: 2,686 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,836 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Homerton?
Homerton 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 Homerton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.