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Elevated caution
Based on public recorded crime near Hackney Central, Hackney within 500m, through the Family lens.
Incidents
228
Trend
improving
Confidence
High
Most recent public police data available: August 2026.
August 2026 looks typical for this spot: 228 incidents against a 12-month average of 230.6.
A strong food and nightlife base where theft and late-evening crowding can be more relevant than daytime concerns.
Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.
Hackney Downs
102m away · Greater Anglia, Weaver
Hackney Central
290m away · Mildmay
London Fields
778m away · Greater Anglia, Weaver
Dalston Junction
1.1km away · 149, 242, 243
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