Total Crime Rate
73.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alexandra Grove area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Brownswood , and the 158th 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 Alexandra Grove (N4 2LF) in the last 12 months was 73.0 per 1,000 residents and was 54.0% lower than the Brownswood average (158.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alexandra Grove (N4 2LF), the main crime hotspot is near Green Lanes. Police recorded 124 crimes here, including 51 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Wilberforce Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Henry Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ursula Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Queen'S Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Princess Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Wilberforce Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Wilberforce Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Princess Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Henry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joseph Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Joseph Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Joseph Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Joseph Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Joseph Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joseph Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Henry Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Seven Sisters Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Lanes | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Green Lanes | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Green Lanes | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Green Lanes | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Green Lanes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Green Lanes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Green Lanes | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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