Crime in London Fields: statistics, rates and trends
1,950 crimes were recorded in London Fields in the 12 months to August 2026, 173.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in London Fields at a glance
- Crime trends in London Fields
- Types of crime in London Fields
- London Fields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in London Fields
- What happened after crimes were reported in London Fields
- Demographics of London Fields
- Questions about crime in London Fields
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (410), violence and sexual offences (410) and theft from the person (240) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 291st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | London Fields | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,950 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.0 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,272 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in London Fields of any year here (1,950 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,950 | 173.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,203 | 195.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,365 | 209.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,064 | 183.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,195 | 194.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,503 | 222.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,509 | 222.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,278 | 202.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,981 | 175.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 152 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 183 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 169 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 200 |
Compared with England and Wales, London Fields recorded notably more theft from the person (12.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (11.3 times the national rate) and robbery (5.1 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 82 to 37 and bicycle theft fell from 166 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 410 | 36.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 | 36.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 240 | 21.3 | 1.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 203 | 18.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 120 | 10.6 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 105 | 9.3 | 0.8 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 9.1 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 85 | 7.5 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Robbery | 78 | 6.9 | 1.4 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.9 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than London Fields; the highest is Hoxton East & Shoreditch (353.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Haggerston (103.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs London Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston | 1,335 | 103.2 | -40% |
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | +64% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | +12% |
| Victoria | 1,459 | 106.9 | -38% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,466 | 133.5 | -23% |
| Homerton | 2,668 | 204.5 | +18% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | -12% |
| Hoxton East & Shoreditch | 4,640 | 353.9 | +105% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in London Fields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glebe Road” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glebe Road | 113 |
| On or near Warburton Road | 98 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 95 |
| On or near Broadway Market | 92 |
| On or near Gayhurst Road | 85 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 76 |
| On or near Elizabeth Fry Road | 63 |
| On or near Arbutus Street | 62 |
| On or near Shrubland Road | 60 |
| On or near Mare Street | 47 |
Of the 1,540 crimes in London Fields with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 410 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 845 | 54.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 313 | 20.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
London Fields has an estimated population of 11,272 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (65%, against 23%), more social housing (41%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up London Fields average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | London Fields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 65.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is London Fields a safe place to live?
London Fields recorded 173.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 291st 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 London Fields?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 410 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (410).
Is crime in London Fields going up or down?
Recorded crime in London Fields was down 11% on the year before: 1,950 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,203 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of London Fields?
About 11,272 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers London Fields?
London Fields 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.