Hackney Wick vs Loxford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Hackney Wick Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Loxford Metropolitan Police Service

      Hackney Wick vs Loxford Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Wick
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,590 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Loxford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,915 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hackney Wick
      B Loxford
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,590
      14,915
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,576
      14,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      35.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hackney Wick
      B Loxford
      Violent Crime
      2,825 ↑0%
      3,997 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,297 ↓1%
      3,230 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      884 ↓1%
      1,108 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      619 ↓22%
      931 ↓11%
      Burglary
      508 ↑1%
      404 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      570 ↑9%
      664 ↑12%
      Drugs
      517 ↑14%
      929 ↑50%
      Public Order
      699 ↑7%
      845 ↑34%
      Robbery
      406 ↓9%
      478 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      851 ↑20%
      893 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      975 ↓5%
      1,119 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      253 ↓17%
      89 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      79 ↑103%
      65 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      107 ↑9%
      163 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hackney Wick is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hackney Wick safer than Loxford?

      Hackney Wick has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,590 crimes in the last 12 months. Loxford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,915 crimes. Hackney Wick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hackney Wick vs Loxford?

      Hackney Wick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loxford shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hackney Wick and Loxford?

      In Hackney Wick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,825 incidents). In Loxford, it is Violent Crime (3,997 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hackney Wick and Loxford?

      Hackney Wick recorded 2,297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loxford recorded 3,230. 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 Loxford?

      Violent crime in Hackney Wick totalled 2,825 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,997 in Loxford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hackney Wick and Loxford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackney Wick recorded 11,576 crimes (now 11,590, a change of +0.1%). Loxford recorded 14,333 crimes previously (now 14,915, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackney Wick and Loxford?

      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 Loxford has 35.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hackney Wick and Loxford?

      Hackney Wick falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Loxford 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 Loxford?

      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 Loxford on a crime map?

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