Is Hoe Street Safe?
Crime statistics for Hoe Street. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 11,872 total crimes recorded in Hoe Street
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Hoe Street — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Hoe Street
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoe Street safe?
Hoe Street has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 11,872 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hoe Street are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Hoe Street in the last 12 months?
11,872 crimes were recorded in Hoe Street in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 8% compared to the previous 12-month period (12,902 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 2,791 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Hoe Street?
The most common crime in Hoe Street is Violent Crime, with 2,791 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 23.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Hoe Street increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Hoe Street is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8% — from 12,902 crimes in the previous 12 months to 11,872 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Hoe Street?
Hoe Street has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Hoe Street compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Hoe Street has a safety score of 9/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Hoe Street is in line with the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Hoe Street?
28% of crimes recorded in Hoe Street resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Hoe Street?
2,791 violent crimes were recorded in Hoe Street in the last 12 months — representing 23.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 2,751 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Hoe Street last updated?
The crime data for Hoe Street was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Hoe Street with other areas?
You can compare Hoe Street with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.