Crime Rates at Watson Close, London, N16 8QH

Watson Close area has the 31st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Clissold , and the 273rd highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Hackney .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Watson Close (N16 8QH) in the last 12 months was 149.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.9% higher than the Clissold average (112.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 35.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Watson Close (N16 8QH), the main crime hotspot is near Matthias Road. Police recorded 122 crimes here, including 48 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.