Crime Rates at Leonard Place, London, N16 8RA

Leonard Place area has the 19th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Clissold , and the 191st highest crime rate of 599 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 Leonard Place (N16 8RA) in the last 12 months was 200.0 per 1,000 residents and was 73.5% higher than the Clissold average (115.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 90.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leonard Place (N16 8RA), the main crime hotspot is near Matthias Road. Police recorded 130 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.