EC1A Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1A

EC1A, City of London has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC1A crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EC1A, encompassing approximately 1035 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

EC1A Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Martin'S Le Grand with total crimes: 4
  • Little Britain with total crimes: 3
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 2

EC1A Crime Map

Postcodes in EC1A

The postcode district are associated with the EC1A, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EC1A has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513.5366.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.830.00%
Public order13.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.46100.00%
Theft from the person33.86200.00%
Burglary22.900.00%
Public order21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Other theft11.93-75.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.86100.00%
Shoplifting11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Theft from the person10.97-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.59300.00%
Theft from the person33.860.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.930.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.900.00%
Other theft10.97-85.71%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft720.29600.00%
Theft from the person66.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.80200.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Burglary11.930.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.730.00%
Theft from the person21.93-66.67%
Shoplifting11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.97-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person618.36500.00%
Other theft35.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.900.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.70-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.86-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.93-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.97-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft724.15250.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.76600.00%
Theft from the person46.760.00%
Bicycle theft23.860.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.93-50.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.66300.00%
Drugs23.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Other theft11.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.530.00%
Theft from the person32.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Shoplifting11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
August 20232

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
August 20233

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Little Britain
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barbican (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fann Street
    Total1
    Other theft1