Is Hoxton East and Shoreditch Safe?
Crime statistics for Hoxton East and Shoreditch. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 81,856 total crimes recorded in Hoxton East and Shoreditch
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Hoxton East and Shoreditch — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoxton East and Shoreditch safe?
Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 26,718 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hoxton East and Shoreditch are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the last 12 months?
26,718 crimes were recorded in Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 2.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (27,401 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 15,442 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Hoxton East and Shoreditch?
The most common crime in Hoxton East and Shoreditch is Violent Crime, with 15,442 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 57.8% 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Hoxton East and Shoreditch is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.5% — from 27,401 crimes in the previous 12 months to 26,718 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Hoxton East and Shoreditch?
Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Hoxton East and Shoreditch has a safety score of 9/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch?
65.8% of crimes recorded in Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch?
15,442 violent crimes were recorded in Hoxton East and Shoreditch in the last 12 months — representing 57.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 14,072 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch last updated?
The crime data for Hoxton East and Shoreditch was last updated in March 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 Hoxton East and Shoreditch with other areas?
You can compare Hoxton East and Shoreditch 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.