EC1R Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R

EC1R, Islington has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC1R crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around EC1R, encompassing approximately 3901 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

EC1R Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Pine Street with total crimes: 8

EC1R Crime Map

Postcodes in EC1R

The postcode district are associated with the EC1R, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The EC1R has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1922.81280.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.87100.00%
Other theft133.5985.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.33100.00%
Shoplifting123.080.00%
Burglary63.08500.00%
Public order41.54100.00%
Bicycle theft31.030.00%
Drugs20.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 theft710.77-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences71.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-25.00%
Theft from the person51.54-16.67%
Drugs41.280.00%
Bicycle theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.54-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences92.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.31-42.86%
Theft from the person62.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.5425.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1416.41-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.5927.27%
Violence and sexual offences123.599.09%
Theft from the person73.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Bicycle theft31.03200.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2215.6437.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.6457.14%
Violence and sexual offences112.82-26.67%
Theft from the person42.82-20.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1616.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences154.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.850.00%
Burglary51.79-44.44%
Theft from the person51.28-28.57%
Public order41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Drugs30.77200.00%
Shoplifting20.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1214.10-14.29%
Burglary93.08350.00%
Theft from the person72.3175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.79-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.79-33.33%
Shoplifting41.5433.33%
Bicycle theft31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1413.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.310.00%
Theft from the person42.050.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 202314
October 202322
September 202316
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202315
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20241
November 20233
September 20235
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pine Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Chadwell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Easton Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Attneave Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rosoman Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whiskin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Exmouth Market
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Meredith Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catherine Griffiths Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Garnault Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Merlin Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Margery Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arlington Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Vineyard Walk
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Wilmington Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Hardwick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wilmington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St John Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1