Crime in London Fields: statistics, rates and trends

1,996 crimes were recorded in London Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 177.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 422 reports (21% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, London Fields has the 270th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in London Fields was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,599 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,965). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in London Fields 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, theft from the person, other theft.

The largest increases were in drugs (+11%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and vehicle crime (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in London Fields

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. London Fields recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in London Fields

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. London Fields recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in London Fields

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. London Fields recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in London Fields

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. London Fields recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in London Fields

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. London Fields recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in London Fields

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. London Fields recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in London Fields

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. London Fields recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in London Fields

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. London Fields recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in London Fields

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. London Fields recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in London Fields

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. London Fields recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in London Fields

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. London Fields recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in London Fields

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. London Fields recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in London Fields

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. London Fields recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in London Fields

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. London Fields recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to London Fields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to London Fields.

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 London Fields over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in London Fields 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.

London Fields has an estimated population of 11,272. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in London Fields sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 London Fields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.