Crime Rates at Welwyn Street, London, E5 8TF

This area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hackney Downs , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 580 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 This (E5 8TF) in the last 12 months was 52.0 per 1,000 residents and was 58.9% lower than the Hackney Downs average (126.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode E5 8TF, the main crime hotspot is near Powell Road. Police recorded 115 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.