Crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch: statistics, rates and trends
4,640 crimes were recorded in Hoxton East & Shoreditch in the 12 months to August 2026, 353.9 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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- Types of crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- Hoxton East & Shoreditch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- Demographics of Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- Questions about crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (789), theft from the person (785) and anti-social behaviour (610) made up 47% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 43rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,640 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 353.9 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,110 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch peaked in the year to August 2019 (5,504 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,535). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,640 | 353.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,658 | 355.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,868 | 371.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,250 | 324.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,624 | 352.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,535 | 269.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,409 | 336.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,504 | 419.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,185 | 319.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 500 |
| July 2026 | 395 |
| June 2026 | 417 |
| May 2026 | 400 |
| April 2026 | 319 |
| March 2026 | 390 |
| February 2026 | 326 |
| January 2026 | 340 |
| December 2025 | 410 |
| November 2025 | 388 |
| October 2025 | 373 |
| September 2025 | 382 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded notably more theft from the person (35.6 times the national rate), bicycle theft (18.7 times the national rate) and drugs (10.9 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (33% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 135 to 202 and possession of weapons rose from 25 to 34, while criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 59 and theft from the person fell from 983 to 785.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 789 | 60.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 785 | 59.9 | 1.7 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 610 | 46.5 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Other theft | 589 | 44.9 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Drugs | 469 | 35.8 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 331 | 25.2 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Burglary | 263 | 20.1 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 202 | 15.4 | 0.8 | +50% |
| Public order | 194 | 14.8 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Robbery | 165 | 12.6 | 1.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 10.1 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.6 | 1.0 | +36% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hoxton East & Shoreditch has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton West | 2,016 | 132.2 | -63% |
| Haggerston | 1,335 | 103.2 | -71% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,466 | 133.5 | -62% |
| London Fields | 1,950 | 173.0 | -51% |
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | -20% |
| Victoria | 1,459 | 106.9 | -70% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | -45% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Hoxton East & Shoreditch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (451).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 451 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 290 |
| On or near Rivington Street | 231 |
| On or near Nazrul Street | 196 |
| On or near Parking Area | 184 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 160 |
| On or near Rivington Place | 117 |
| On or near Boot Street | 114 |
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Ebor Street | 88 |
Of the 4,030 crimes in Hoxton East & Shoreditch with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 610 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,295 | 56.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 619 | 15.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 449 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 253 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 207 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 17 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Hoxton East & Shoreditch has an estimated population of 13,110 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (77%, against 23%), more private renting (46%, against 20%) and more social housing (35%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoxton East & Shoreditch average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 77.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoxton East & Shoreditch a safe place to live?
Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 353.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 43rd 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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 789 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by theft from the person (785).
Is crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,640 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,658 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoxton East & Shoreditch?
About 13,110 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoxton East & Shoreditch?
Hoxton East & Shoreditch 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.