Crime in Hoxton West: statistics, rates and trends
2,016 crimes were recorded in Hoxton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.2 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 West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoxton West
- Types of crime in Hoxton West
- Hoxton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hoxton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoxton West
- Demographics of Hoxton West
- Questions about crime in Hoxton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (464), anti-social behaviour (391) and theft from the person (275) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 637th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hoxton West | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,016 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.2 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,245 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hoxton West of any year here (2,016 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,016 | 132.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,032 | 133.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,178 | 142.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,101 | 137.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,336 | 153.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,437 | 159.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,349 | 154.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,416 | 158.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,111 | 138.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 162 |
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 194 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 152 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 169 |
| October 2025 | 160 |
| September 2025 | 175 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoxton West recorded notably more theft from the person (10.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.4 times the national rate) and robbery (3.7 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (51% below) and public order (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 50 to 140 and violence and sexual offences rose from 384 to 464, while criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 50 and vehicle crime fell from 106 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 464 | 30.4 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 391 | 25.6 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 275 | 18.0 | 1.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 165 | 10.8 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 140 | 9.2 | 8.5 | +180% |
| Drugs | 115 | 7.5 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Burglary | 104 | 6.8 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 77 | 5.1 | 1.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 3.6 | 0.8 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hoxton West; the highest is Hoxton East & Shoreditch (353.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Haggerston (103.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoxton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 4,640 | 353.9 | +168% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,466 | 133.5 | +1% |
| Haggerston | 1,335 | 103.2 | -22% |
| London Fields | 1,950 | 173.0 | +31% |
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | +114% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +16% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | +47% |
| Victoria | 1,459 | 106.9 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Hoxton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Charles Square” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charles Square | 137 |
| On or near Cranwood Street | 109 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near New North Road | 74 |
| On or near Cherbury Street | 71 |
| On or near Mintern Street | 67 |
| On or near Buckland Street | 64 |
| On or near Rushton Street | 64 |
| On or near Green Mews | 63 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 62 |
Of the 1,625 crimes in Hoxton West with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 391 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 871 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 333 | 20.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 119 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hoxton West has an estimated population of 15,245 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (75%, against 23%), more social housing (44%, against 17%) and more students (14.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoxton West average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hoxton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 74.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoxton West a safe place to live?
Hoxton West recorded 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 637th 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 464 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (391).
Is crime in Hoxton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoxton West was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,016 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,032 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoxton West?
About 15,245 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoxton West?
Hoxton West 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.