Hackney Downs vs Lower Edmonton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hackney Downs vs Lower Edmonton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hackney Downs safer than Lower Edmonton?
Hackney Downs has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,099 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,769 crimes. Lower Edmonton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hackney Downs vs Lower Edmonton?
Hackney Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +153.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Edmonton shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hackney Downs and Lower Edmonton?
In Hackney Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (940 incidents). In Lower Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hackney Downs and Lower Edmonton?
Hackney Downs recorded 811 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453. 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 Downs vs Lower Edmonton?
Violent crime in Hackney Downs totalled 940 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,748 in Lower Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hackney Downs and Lower Edmonton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackney Downs recorded 1,618 crimes (now 4,099, a change of +153.3%). Lower Edmonton recorded 6,917 crimes previously (now 6,769, -2.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackney Downs and Lower Edmonton?
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 Downs has a resolution rate of 37% and Lower Edmonton has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hackney Downs and Lower Edmonton?
Hackney Downs falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lower Edmonton 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 Downs and Lower Edmonton?
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 Downs or Lower Edmonton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hackney Downs and Lower Edmonton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.