Crime in King's Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,449 crimes were recorded in King's Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in King's Park at a glance
- Crime trends in King's Park
- Types of crime in King's Park
- King's Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in King's Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in King's Park
- Population and deprivation in King's Park
- Questions about crime in King's Park
- About this data
1,449 crimes were recorded in King's Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 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 violence and sexual offences, with 434 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, King's Park has the 1,088th highest crime rate.
| Measure | King's Park | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,449 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.1 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,656 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in King's Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,654 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,278). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,449 | 106.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,458 | 106.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,561 | 114.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,482 | 108.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,528 | 111.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,654 | 121.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,595 | 116.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,478 | 108.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,278 | 93.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in King's Park 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, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+22%) and burglary (+19%). The largest falls were in robbery (-36%) and bicycle theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 31.8 | 0.93 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 319 | 23.4 | 1.52 | +6% |
| Other theft | 106 | 7.8 | 1.21 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 6.4 | 1.29 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 6.1 | 3.60 | +1% |
| Public order | 77 | 5.6 | 0.85 | -14% |
| Burglary | 75 | 5.5 | 1.55 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 4.4 | 0.53 | +22% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.4 | 1.05 | +12% |
| Robbery | 37 | 2.7 | 2.01 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 2.0 | 2.40 | -36% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in King's Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. King's Park recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in King's Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. King's Park recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in King's Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. King's Park recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in King's Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. King's Park recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in King's Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. King's Park recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in King's Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. King's Park recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in King's Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. King's Park recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in King's Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. King's Park recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in King's Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. King's Park recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in King's Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. King's Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in King's Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. King's Park recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in King's Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. King's Park recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in King's Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. King's Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in King's Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. King's Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to King's Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to King's Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King's Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Wick | 2,518 | 192.9 | +82% |
| Homerton | 2,686 | 205.9 | +94% |
| Lea Bridge | 1,730 | 117.1 | +10% |
| Hackney Central | 2,637 | 196.8 | +85% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,491 | 114.0 | +7% |
| Victoria | 1,487 | 109.0 | +3% |
| London Fields | 1,996 | 177.1 | +67% |
| Shacklewell | 1,492 | 157.1 | +48% |
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 King's Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roding Road | 108 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Kingsmead Way | 70 |
| On or near King'S Mead Way | 62 |
| On or near Jarrow Way | 51 |
| On or near Ruby Close | 51 |
| On or near Dunlace Road | 50 |
| On or near Fisher Close | 49 |
| On or near Baslow Walk | 44 |
| On or near Glyn Road | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in King's Park 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 | 501 | 34.6% |
| Not recorded | 319 | 22.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
King's Park has an estimated population of 13,656. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in King's Park sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | King's Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.6% |
| Social rented homes | 50.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is King's Park a safe place to live?
King's Park recorded 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 King's Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (319).
Is crime in King's Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in King's Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,458 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers King's Park?
King's Park 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 King's Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.