Hackney Wick vs Hackney Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Hackney Wick Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Hackney Downs Metropolitan Police Service

      Hackney Wick vs Hackney Downs Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Wick
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,821 crimes / 12m
      ↑82.9% trend
      37.3% 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 Hackney Wick
      B Hackney Downs
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,821
      4,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,089
      1,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑82.9%
      ↑153.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hackney Wick
      B Hackney Downs
      Violent Crime
      856 ↑62%
      940 ↑166%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      744 ↑78%
      811 ↑127%
      Other Theft
      252 ↑68%
      282 ↑122%
      Vehicle Crime
      207 ↑25%
      220 ↑56%
      Burglary
      143 ↑68%
      195 ↑82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      196 ↑92%
      183 ↑210%
      Drugs
      126 ↑180%
      238 ↑261%
      Public Order
      226 ↑104%
      231 ↑192%
      Robbery
      144 ↑62%
      150 ↑85%
      Shoplifting
      412 ↑246%
      312 ↑7700%
      Theft from Person
      385 ↑96%
      376 ↑114%
      Bicycle Theft
      68 ↑17%
      83 ↑77%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑440%
      35 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑106%
      43 ↑187%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hackney Wick is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hackney Wick safer than Hackney Downs?

      Hackney Wick has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,821 crimes in the last 12 months. Hackney Downs has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 4,099 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hackney Wick vs Hackney Downs?

      Hackney Wick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +82.9% — 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 Hackney Wick and Hackney Downs?

      In Hackney Wick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (856 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 Hackney Wick and Hackney Downs?

      Hackney Wick recorded 744 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 Hackney Wick vs Hackney Downs?

      Violent crime in Hackney Wick totalled 856 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 Hackney Wick and Hackney Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackney Wick recorded 2,089 crimes (now 3,821, a change of +82.9%). Hackney Downs recorded 1,618 crimes previously (now 4,099, +153.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackney Wick 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. Hackney Wick has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Hackney Downs has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hackney Wick and Hackney Downs?

      Hackney Wick 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 Hackney Wick 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 Hackney Wick or Hackney Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hackney Wick 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.