Is Hackney safe?

Hackney recorded 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 51% above the England average (99.5) and 17% above the London average (128.3).

The rate counts every crime recorded in the area but divides only by the people who live there, so busy centres with shops, stations or nightlife read higher than their residential streets.

Its safety score is 46/100 (fair), where 60 is typical for the country.