Cann Hall vs Hackney Downs

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cann Hall Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Hackney Downs Metropolitan Police Service

      Cann Hall vs Hackney Downs Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cann Hall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,923 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Downs
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑153.3% trend
      37% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cann Hall
      B Hackney Downs
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,923
      4,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,347
      1,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↑153.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cann Hall
      B Hackney Downs
      Violent Crime
      2,528 ↑5%
      940 ↑166%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,107 ↓3%
      811 ↑127%
      Other Theft
      893 ↓2%
      282 ↑122%
      Vehicle Crime
      955 ↑12%
      220 ↑56%
      Burglary
      428 ↓26%
      195 ↑82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      546 ↓4%
      183 ↑210%
      Drugs
      555 ↑17%
      238 ↑261%
      Public Order
      523 ↑4%
      231 ↑192%
      Robbery
      357 ↑15%
      150 ↑85%
      Shoplifting
      1,190 ↑91%
      312 ↑7700%
      Theft from Person
      512 ↓10%
      376 ↑114%
      Bicycle Theft
      170 ↓13%
      83 ↑77%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑16%
      35 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      100 ↑2%
      43 ↑187%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cann Hall safer than Hackney Downs?

      Cann Hall has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,923 crimes in the last 12 months. Hackney Downs has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,099 crimes. Cann Hall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cann Hall vs Hackney Downs?

      Cann Hall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hackney Downs shows +153.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cann Hall and Hackney Downs?

      In Cann Hall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,107 incidents). In Hackney Downs, it is Violent Crime (940 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cann Hall and Hackney Downs?

      Cann Hall recorded 3,107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hackney Downs recorded 811. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Cann Hall vs Hackney Downs?

      Violent crime in Cann Hall totalled 2,528 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 940 in Hackney Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cann Hall and Hackney Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cann Hall recorded 11,347 crimes (now 11,923, a change of +5.1%). Hackney Downs recorded 1,618 crimes previously (now 4,099, +153.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cann Hall and Hackney Downs?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cann Hall has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Hackney Downs has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cann Hall and Hackney Downs?

      Cann Hall falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hackney Downs is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cann Hall and Hackney Downs?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Cann Hall or Hackney Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cann Hall and Hackney Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.