Crime Rates in E5
Crime statistics for E5 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how E5 compares.
How safe is Clapton (E5)?
E5 covers Upper and Lower Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney. Once overlooked, Clapton has emerged as a popular residential area with Victorian terraces, the Lea Valley marshes, and growing independent food and drink scene.
Is Clapton (E5) a safe area to live?
E5 covers Upper and Lower Clapton in the London Borough of Hackney. Once overlooked, Clapton has emerged as a popular residential area with Victorian terraces, the Lea Valley marshes, and growing independent food and drink scene. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for E5.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in E5?
Enter a full E5 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
E5 at a glance
Around 1,104 crimes were recorded near E5 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (361).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,104
- Violent Crime
- 361
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 221
- Shoplifting
- 115
- Other Theft
- 71
- Public Order
- 71
Approximate, for the E5 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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