Crime in Woodberry Down: statistics, rates and trends
1,808 crimes were recorded in Woodberry Down in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Woodberry Down
- Questions about crime in Woodberry Down
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (447), anti-social behaviour (347) and theft from the person (270) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 636th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Woodberry Down | Hackney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,808 | 38,918 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.4 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,658 | 266,758 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodberry Down peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,810 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,263). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,808 | 132.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,810 | 132.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,555 | 113.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,517 | 111.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,539 | 112.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,531 | 112.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,544 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,388 | 101.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,263 | 92.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodberry Down recorded notably more theft from the person (11.8 times the national rate), robbery (6.8 times the national rate) and drugs (92% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (70% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 41 to 109 and violence and sexual offences rose from 342 to 447, while criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 28 and theft from the person fell from 407 to 270.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 447 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 347 | 25.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 270 | 19.8 | 1.7 | -34% |
| Robbery | 126 | 9.2 | 1.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 117 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 109 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +166% |
| Drugs | 86 | 6.3 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodberry Down; the highest is Shacklewell (152.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cazenove (61.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodberry Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hill West | 679 | 84.0 | -37% |
| Brownswood | 1,111 | 114.5 | -13% |
| Clissold | 1,523 | 112.8 | -15% |
| Cazenove | 873 | 61.0 | -54% |
| Springfield | 1,817 | 103.8 | -22% |
| Stoke Newington | 1,463 | 123.7 | -7% |
| Shacklewell | 1,453 | 152.9 | +16% |
| Hackney Downs | 1,397 | 106.8 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Woodberry Down over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Green Lanes” (261).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lanes | 261 |
| On or near Seven Sisters Road | 212 |
| On or near Manor House | 179 |
| On or near Bethune Road | 126 |
| On or near Amhurst Park | 116 |
| On or near Woodberry Grove | 87 |
| On or near Princes Close | 85 |
| On or near Devan Grove | 80 |
| On or near Rowley Gardens | 74 |
| On or near A503 | 57 |
Of the 1,461 crimes in Woodberry Down with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 347 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 717 | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 22.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Woodberry Down has an estimated population of 13,658 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (45%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodberry Down average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodberry Down | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 67.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Woodberry Down a safe place to live?
Woodberry Down recorded 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 636th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Woodberry Down?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 447 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (347).
Is crime in Woodberry Down going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodberry Down was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,808 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,810 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodberry Down?
About 13,658 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodberry Down?
Woodberry Down 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.