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.
Which types of crime are most reported in E5?
The checker above breaks E5 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
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 1,262 crimes were recorded near E5 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (330).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,262
- Violent Crime
- 330
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 321
- Shoplifting
- 117
- Other Theft
- 97
- Public Order
- 83
Approximate, for the E5 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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