Crime in Stoke Newington: statistics, rates and trends
1,463 crimes were recorded in Stoke Newington in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoke Newington at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke Newington
- Types of crime in Stoke Newington
- Stoke Newington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke Newington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke Newington
- Demographics of Stoke Newington
- Questions about crime in Stoke Newington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (424), anti-social behaviour (233) and public order (137) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stoke Newington | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,463 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.7 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,829 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Newington peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,693 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,404). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,463 | 123.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,512 | 127.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,481 | 125.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,404 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,545 | 130.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,689 | 142.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,616 | 136.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,693 | 143.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,661 | 140.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 139 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 119 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stoke Newington recorded notably more theft from the person (4.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate) and robbery (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 55 to 84 and bicycle theft rose from 31 to 40, while drugs fell from 108 to 66 and vehicle crime fell from 87 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 424 | 35.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 137 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 121 | 10.2 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 8.1 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Drugs | 66 | 5.6 | 3.3 | -39% |
| Burglary | 63 | 5.3 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Robbery | 48 | 4.1 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 3.4 | 0.8 | +29% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoke Newington; the highest is Dalston, Hackney (283.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cazenove (61.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Newington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +24% |
| Clissold | 1,523 | 112.8 | -9% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | -14% |
| Cazenove | 873 | 61.0 | -51% |
| Stamford Hill West | 679 | 84.0 | -32% |
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | +129% |
| Springfield | 1,817 | 103.8 | -16% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Stoke Newington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (185).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 185 |
| On or near Stoke Newington High Street | 116 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 107 |
| On or near Nightclub | 62 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 60 |
| On or near Manor Road | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Victorian Grove | 32 |
| On or near Garnham Street | 31 |
| On or near Glading Terrace | 31 |
Of the 1,230 crimes in Stoke Newington with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 553 | 45.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 255 | 20.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Stoke Newington has an estimated population of 11,829 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%) and more private renting (35%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke Newington average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stoke Newington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke Newington a safe place to live?
Stoke Newington recorded 123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 777th 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 Stoke Newington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 424 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Stoke Newington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Newington was down 3% on the year before: 1,463 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke Newington?
About 11,829 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke Newington?
Stoke Newington 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.