Crime Rates at Priestley Close, London, N16 6SJ

Priestley Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Springfield , and the 69th 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 Priestley Close (N16 6SJ) in the last 12 months was 36.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.5% lower than the Springfield average (102.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Priestley Close (N16 6SJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tatton Crescent, where police recorded 98 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Broadway Mews (35 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.