Hackney Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hackney's crime rate of 12.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 places the area 64.4% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.3 per 1,000. This elevated rate is most pronounced in violent crime, which accounted for 21.9% of all reported incidents, and anti-social behaviour, which contributed 20.4% of cases. The urban character of Hackney, with its dense residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the high frequency of theft from the person (1.3 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (2.4 per 1,000), both of which are significantly above UK averages. November's seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic potentially driving retail-related crimes. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson (0.5 per 1,000) is 6% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating such incidents. The dominance of property crimes (46% of all reports) over violent crimes (21.9%) highlights the combination of urban density and crime types, with shoplifting and vehicle crime also reflecting the area's high volume of commercial activity. While the overall rate remains concerning, the 7.3% month-on-month decline may indicate the effectiveness of targeted policing strategies during the festive season, though this requires further analysis to confirm.

November 2025 saw a 16.4% increase in robbery, with 156 incidents reported compared to 134 in October. This rise may partly explain the continued prominence of violent crime, which accounted for 21.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, fell by 13.3% (from 751 to 651 cases), though it remains 126% above the UK average. Theft from the person, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, is 713% higher than the UK average, a disparity that likely reflects Hackney's high pedestrian density and retail presence. Bicycle theft dropped by 22.1% (from 136 to 106 cases), possibly linked to increased winter cycling activity and improved security measures. The sharp 20% rise in 'other crime' (from 25 to 30 cases) highlights the need for further analysis of underreported or emerging criminal activities.

Hackney's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 12.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.3% decrease from the previous month's 12.9 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a slight easing of pressure on local policing resources. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 107 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a densely populated urban environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a 1-in-83 chance of encountering crime. When scaled to Hackney's population of 266,758, this means over 3,000 residents experienced at least one crime during the month. While the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the month-on-month decline may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period.