Crime Rates at Brackenfield Close, London, E5 8NL

Brackenfield Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Hackney Downs , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 599 local areas in Hackney .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Brackenfield Close (E5 8NL) in the last 12 months was 52.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.8% lower than the Hackney Downs average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -72.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -61.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Brackenfield Close (E5 8NL), the main crime hotspot is near Powell Road. Police recorded 142 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.