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Crime in Stoke Newington

Stoke Newington had 1,266 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 16 Hackney areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Hackney area. Crime was level on the three months before.

N16, Hackney · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stoke Newington

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120crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 16Hackney rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common348 in 3 months

Month by month

410 Mar 425 Apr 433 May 410 Jun 436 Jul 420 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stoke Newington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence34827%
anti-social behaviour24219%
shoplifting1119%
public order1058%
theft1018%
vehicle crime746%
theft from the person726%
burglary575%

Stoke Newington against Hackney

TypeStoke Newington per 1,000Middle Hackney areaChange
Violence3339.5▲ 10%
Burglary5.48.5▲ 10%
Vehicle crime77.7▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour22.936.70%
Theft and robbery25.736.7▼ 13%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shacklewell169.6▲ 3%
Dalston169.2▲ 9%
Stoke Newington1200%
Clapton113.7▲ 8%
Upper Clapton99.8▲ 4%
West Hackney96.80%
Stamford Hill73▼ 14%
See every Hackney area ranked on the crime in Hackney page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Stoke Newington a safe area?

Stoke Newington had about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 16 Hackney areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stoke Newington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (348), followed by anti-social behaviour (242) and shoplifting (111).