Hacton vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hacton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch Metropolitan Police Service

      Hacton vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hacton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Metropolitan Police Service
      26,718 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hacton
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,416
      26,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,313
      27,401
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hacton
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch
      Violent Crime
      542 ↓8%
      5,101 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      603 ↑51%
      4,627 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      123 ↓8%
      3,091 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      248 ↓8%
      946 ↓20%
      Burglary
      96 ↑13%
      1,337 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↑22%
      959 ↓12%
      Drugs
      97 ↑47%
      1,786 ↑48%
      Public Order
      110 ↑1%
      1,286 ↓2%
      Robbery
      75 ↑1%
      888 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓23%
      2,067 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓11%
      3,329 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      978 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑120%
      152 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓14%
      171 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoxton East and Shoreditch is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hacton safer than Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Hacton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 26,718 crimes. Hoxton East and Shoreditch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hacton vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Hacton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoxton East and Shoreditch shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hacton and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      In Hacton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (603 incidents). In Hoxton East and Shoreditch, it is Violent Crime (5,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hacton and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Hacton recorded 603 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 4,627. 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 Hacton vs Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Violent crime in Hacton totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,101 in Hoxton East and Shoreditch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hacton and Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hacton recorded 2,313 crimes (now 2,416, a change of +4.5%). Hoxton East and Shoreditch recorded 27,401 crimes previously (now 26,718, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hacton and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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. Hacton has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Hoxton East and Shoreditch has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hacton and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      Hacton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Hacton and Hoxton East and Shoreditch?

      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 Hacton or Hoxton East and Shoreditch on a crime map?

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

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