Crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch: statistics, rates and trends
4,587 crimes were recorded in Hoxton East & Shoreditch in the 12 months to July 2026, 349.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- Questions about crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
- About this data
4,587 crimes were recorded in Hoxton East & Shoreditch in the 12 months to July 2026, 349.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was theft from the person, with 807 reports (18% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hoxton East & Shoreditch has the 44th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,587 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 349.9 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,110 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch was highest in the year to July 2019 (5,326 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,484). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 4,587 | 349.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,666 | 355.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,813 | 367.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,199 | 320.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,756 | 362.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,484 | 265.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,511 | 344.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,326 | 406.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,218 | 321.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 447 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hoxton East & Shoreditch 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+67%) and bicycle theft (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 807 | 61.6 | 36.44 | -22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 783 | 59.7 | 1.74 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 610 | 46.5 | 3.03 | +19% |
| Other theft | 584 | 44.5 | 6.97 | -3% |
| Drugs | 497 | 37.9 | 11.60 | +26% |
| Burglary | 249 | 19.0 | 5.37 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 246 | 18.8 | 2.26 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 194 | 14.8 | 17.98 | +33% |
| Public order | 190 | 14.5 | 2.18 | +26% |
| Robbery | 170 | 13.0 | 9.60 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 10.3 | 2.09 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 2.7 | 2.75 | +67% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -33% |
Theft from the person in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 807 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 783 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 584 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hoxton East & Shoreditch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoxton East & Shoreditch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton West | 2,013 | 132.0 | -62% |
| Haggerston | 1,321 | 102.1 | -71% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,476 | 134.4 | -62% |
| London Fields | 1,996 | 177.1 | -49% |
| Dalston | 2,951 | 281.6 | -20% |
| Victoria | 1,487 | 109.0 | -69% |
| Hackney Central | 2,637 | 196.8 | -44% |
| Shacklewell | 1,492 | 157.1 | -55% |
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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 456 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 291 |
| On or near Rivington Street | 234 |
| On or near Parking Area | 187 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 164 |
| On or near Nazrul Street | 121 |
| On or near Rivington Place | 120 |
| On or near Boot Street | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Ebor Street | 89 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoxton East & Shoreditch 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 | 2,249 | 49.0% |
| Not recorded | 610 | 13.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 607 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 460 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 235 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 211 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 124 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 22 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.1% |
Hoxton East & Shoreditch has an estimated population of 13,110. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoxton East & Shoreditch sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 84.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.8% |
| Social rented homes | 34.6% |
| Private rented homes | 46.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Hoxton East & Shoreditch a safe place to live?
Hoxton East & Shoreditch recorded 349.9 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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 807 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (783).
Is crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoxton East & Shoreditch was down 2% on the year before: 4,587 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,666 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hoxton East & Shoreditch?
Hoxton East & Shoreditch 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 Hoxton East & Shoreditch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.