Crime in Victoria, Hackney: statistics, rates and trends
1,459 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Hackney in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Victoria, Hackney at a glance
- Crime trends in Victoria, Hackney
- Types of crime in Victoria, Hackney
- Victoria, Hackney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Victoria, Hackney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Victoria, Hackney
- Demographics of Victoria, Hackney
- Questions about crime in Victoria, Hackney
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (440), anti-social behaviour (287) and theft from the person (130) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,078th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Victoria, Hackney | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,459 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.9 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,645 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Victoria, Hackney of any year here (1,459 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,459 | 106.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,548 | 113.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,675 | 122.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,694 | 124.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,011 | 147.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,128 | 156.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,993 | 146.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,966 | 144.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,898 | 139.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Victoria, Hackney recorded notably more theft from the person (5.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.8 times the national rate) and robbery (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (81% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 82 to 130, while criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 51 and bicycle theft fell from 52 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 287 | 21.0 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 130 | 9.5 | 1.7 | +59% |
| Other theft | 110 | 8.1 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 7.5 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Public order | 88 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 70 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Robbery | 45 | 3.3 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.3 | 0.8 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Victoria, Hackney; the highest is Dalston, Hackney (283.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Haggerston (103.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Victoria, Hackney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homerton | 2,668 | 204.5 | +91% |
| London Fields | 1,950 | 173.0 | +62% |
| Hackney Wick | 2,544 | 194.9 | +82% |
| Hackney Central | 2,605 | 194.4 | +82% |
| Haggerston | 1,335 | 103.2 | -4% |
| Dalston | 2,966 | 283.0 | +165% |
| King's Park | 1,439 | 105.4 | -1% |
| De Beauvoir | 1,466 | 133.5 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Victoria, Hackney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 102 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Iveagh Close | 56 |
| On or near Frampton Park Road | 49 |
| On or near Loddiges Road | 48 |
| On or near Lyme Grove | 48 |
| On or near Tudor Road | 46 |
| On or near Pemberton Place | 42 |
| On or near Holcroft Road | 41 |
| On or near Redruth Road | 41 |
Of the 1,172 crimes in Victoria, Hackney with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 287 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 540 | 46.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 308 | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Victoria, Hackney has an estimated population of 13,645 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (49%, against 17%), more households without a car (62%, against 23%) and less home ownership (25%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Victoria, Hackney average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Victoria, Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 49.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Victoria, Hackney a safe place to live?
Victoria, Hackney recorded 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,078th 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 Victoria, Hackney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (287).
Is crime in Victoria, Hackney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Victoria, Hackney was down 6% on the year before: 1,459 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Victoria, Hackney?
About 13,645 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Victoria, Hackney?
Victoria, 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.