Crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney: statistics, rates and trends
1,706 crimes were recorded in Lea Bridge, Hackney in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney at a glance
- Crime trends in Lea Bridge, Hackney
- Types of crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney
- Lea Bridge, Hackney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lea Bridge, Hackney
- Demographics of Lea Bridge, Hackney
- Questions about crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (403), anti-social behaviour (366), other theft (126) and theft from the person (126) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 906th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Lea Bridge, Hackney | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,706 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.5 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,768 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,158 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,702). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,706 | 115.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,849 | 125.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,950 | 132.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,916 | 129.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,895 | 128.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,899 | 128.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,158 | 146.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,789 | 121.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,702 | 115.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| July 2026 | 182 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 147 |
| March 2026 | 127 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 131 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lea Bridge, Hackney recorded notably more theft from the person (5.1 times the national rate), robbery (3.4 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (3.4 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and shoplifting (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 52 to 85 and drugs rose from 93 to 113, while theft from the person fell from 235 to 126 and criminal damage and arson fell from 72 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 403 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 366 | 24.8 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Other theft | 126 | 8.5 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 126 | 8.5 | 1.7 | -46% |
| Drugs | 113 | 7.7 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Public order | 102 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 100 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 5.8 | 8.5 | +63% |
| Robbery | 69 | 4.7 | 1.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 2.8 | 0.8 | -18% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lea Bridge, Hackney; the highest is Homerton (204.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Cazenove (61.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lea Bridge, Hackney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | -8% |
| King's Park | 1,439 | 105.4 | -9% |
| Cazenove | 873 | 61.0 | -47% |
| Homerton | 2,668 | 204.5 | +77% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | +68% |
| Springfield | 1,817 | 103.8 | -10% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,463 | 123.7 | +7% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Lea Bridge, Hackney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clapton” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clapton | 138 |
| On or near Alfearn Road | 103 |
| On or near Linscott Road | 99 |
| On or near Prout Road | 92 |
| On or near Alcester Crescent | 71 |
| On or near Harry Zeital Way | 60 |
| On or near Cotesbach Road | 52 |
| On or near Dudlington Road | 51 |
| On or near Woodmill Road | 51 |
| On or near Mundford Road | 49 |
Of the 1,340 crimes in Lea Bridge, Hackney with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 366 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 633 | 47.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 22.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Lea Bridge, Hackney has an estimated population of 14,768 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (58%, against 23%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (30%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lea Bridge, Hackney average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lea Bridge, Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 57.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lea Bridge, Hackney a safe place to live?
Lea Bridge, Hackney recorded 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 906th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (366).
Is crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lea Bridge, Hackney was down 8% on the year before: 1,706 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,849 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lea Bridge, Hackney?
About 14,768 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lea Bridge, Hackney?
Lea Bridge, Hackney 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.