Crime Rates at Lockgate Close, London, E9 5HY

Lockgate Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Hackney Wick , and the 121st 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 Lockgate Close (E9 5HY) in the last 12 months was 60.9 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower than the Hackney Wick average (178.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lockgate Close (E9 5HY), the main crime hotspot is near King'S Mead Way. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.