Crime in Woodberry Down: statistics, rates and trends
1,794 crimes were recorded in Woodberry Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Woodberry Down at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodberry Down
- Types of crime in Woodberry Down
- Woodberry Down compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodberry Down
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodberry Down
- Population and deprivation in Woodberry Down
- Questions about crime in Woodberry Down
- About this data
1,794 crimes were recorded in Woodberry Down in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 421 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodberry Down has the 659th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodberry Down | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,794 | 39,179 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.4 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,658 | 266,758 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodberry Down was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,810 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,264). Over the whole period it rose 42%, 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 | 1,794 | 131.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,810 | 132.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,517 | 111.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,557 | 114.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,505 | 110.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,570 | 115.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,512 | 110.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,377 | 100.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,264 | 92.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 173 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 157 |
| February 2026 | 149 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 171 |
| November 2025 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodberry Down 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+134%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%) and theft from the person (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 351 | 25.7 | 1.68 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 292 | 21.4 | 12.66 | -27% |
| Robbery | 124 | 9.1 | 6.72 | -1% |
| Public order | 109 | 8.0 | 1.20 | +9% |
| Other theft | 104 | 7.6 | 1.19 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 7.0 | 0.85 | +134% |
| Drugs | 87 | 6.4 | 1.95 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 5.0 | 1.01 | +19% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.6 | 1.30 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.3 | 0.33 | -52% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.5 | 1.87 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.3 | 1.36 | +64% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodberry Down
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodberry Down recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodberry Down
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodberry Down recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woodberry Down
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woodberry Down recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woodberry Down
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodberry Down recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodberry Down
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodberry Down recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodberry Down
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodberry Down recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodberry Down
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodberry Down recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 134% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodberry Down
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodberry Down recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodberry Down
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodberry Down recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodberry Down
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodberry Down recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodberry Down
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodberry Down recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woodberry Down
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodberry Down recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodberry Down
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodberry Down recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodberry Down
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodberry Down recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodberry Down, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodberry Down.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodberry Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hill West | 681 | 84.2 | -36% |
| Brownswood | 1,123 | 115.8 | -12% |
| Clissold | 1,512 | 112.0 | -15% |
| Cazenove | 880 | 61.5 | -53% |
| Springfield | 1,857 | 106.1 | -19% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,498 | 126.6 | -4% |
| Shacklewell | 1,492 | 157.1 | +20% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,491 | 114.0 | -13% |
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 Woodberry Down over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lanes | 257 |
| On or near Seven Sisters Road | 216 |
| On or near Manor House | 181 |
| On or near Bethune Road | 120 |
| On or near Amhurst Park | 118 |
| On or near Princes Close | 92 |
| On or near Woodberry Grove | 91 |
| On or near Devan Grove | 79 |
| On or near Rowley Gardens | 73 |
| On or near A503 | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodberry Down 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 | 729 | 40.6% |
| Not recorded | 351 | 19.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Woodberry Down has an estimated population of 13,658. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodberry Down sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodberry Down |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.6% |
| Social rented homes | 45.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.6% |
Is Woodberry Down a safe place to live?
Woodberry Down recorded 131.4 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 Woodberry Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (351).
Is crime in Woodberry Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodberry Down was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,810 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodberry Down?
Woodberry Down 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 Woodberry Down. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.