Crime in Stoke Newington: statistics, rates and trends
1,498 crimes were recorded in Stoke Newington in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stoke Newington
- Questions about crime in Stoke Newington
- About this data
1,498 crimes were recorded in Stoke Newington in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 442 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoke Newington has the 733rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoke Newington | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,498 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.6 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,829 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoke Newington was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,724 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,414). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,498 | 126.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,477 | 124.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,489 | 125.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,414 | 119.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,567 | 132.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,724 | 145.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,563 | 132.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,691 | 143.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,704 | 144.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 148 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoke Newington 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, public order, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+47%) and public order (+21%). The largest falls were in drugs (-35%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 37.4 | 1.09 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 20.5 | 1.33 | -3% |
| Public order | 138 | 11.7 | 1.76 | +21% |
| Other theft | 122 | 10.3 | 1.61 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 8.1 | 4.80 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 6.8 | 0.83 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +12% |
| Drugs | 69 | 5.8 | 1.78 | -35% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.5 | 1.55 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.2 | 1.05 | -27% |
| Robbery | 45 | 3.8 | 2.82 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 3.2 | 3.90 | +9% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoke Newington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoke Newington recorded 442 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoke Newington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoke Newington recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoke Newington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoke Newington recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoke Newington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoke Newington recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoke Newington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoke Newington recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoke Newington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoke Newington recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoke Newington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoke Newington recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoke Newington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoke Newington recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoke Newington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoke Newington recorded 65 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoke Newington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoke Newington recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoke Newington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoke Newington recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoke Newington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoke Newington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoke Newington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoke Newington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoke Newington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoke Newington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoke Newington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoke Newington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke Newington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shacklewell | 1,492 | 157.1 | +24% |
| Clissold | 1,512 | 112.0 | -12% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,491 | 114.0 | -10% |
| Cazenove | 880 | 61.5 | -51% |
| Stamford Hill West | 681 | 84.2 | -34% |
| Dalston | 2,951 | 281.6 | +122% |
| Springfield | 1,857 | 106.1 | -16% |
| Hackney Central | 2,637 | 196.8 | +55% |
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 Stoke Newington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 194 |
| On or near Stoke Newington High Street | 116 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 106 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 68 |
| On or near Manor Road | 59 |
| On or near Nightclub | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Kynaston Road | 34 |
| On or near Forman Place | 33 |
| On or near Foulden Terrace | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoke Newington 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 | 557 | 37.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 272 | 18.2% |
| Not recorded | 242 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 97 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Stoke Newington has an estimated population of 11,829. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoke Newington sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoke Newington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.0% |
| Private rented homes | 35.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Stoke Newington a safe place to live?
Stoke Newington recorded 126.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Stoke Newington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).
Is crime in Stoke Newington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke Newington was up 1% on the year before: 1,498 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,477 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoke Newington?
Stoke Newington 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 Stoke Newington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.