EC1A 2BP, City of London has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 494.30 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 2BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1A postcode area, which has experienced 36 crimes and a crime rate of 34.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this EC1A 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 2BP, encompassing approximately 428 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 68 | 494.30 | 47.83% |
| Other theft | 43 | 158.55 | 115.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 100.26 | -34.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 48.96 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 39.64 | 133.33% |
| Robbery | 13 | 32.64 | 333.33% |
| Public order | 12 | 30.31 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 27.98 | -41.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 16.32 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 13.99 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 11.66 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 6.99 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 46 | 424.35 | 130.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 107.25 | 580.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 79.27 | 45.45% |
| Other theft | 20 | 74.61 | -13.04% |
| Public order | 13 | 46.63 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 30.31 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 27.98 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 18.65 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 13.99 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.33 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 6.99 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 23 | 254.14 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 53.63 | -15.38% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 51.30 | -41.18% |
| Public order | 13 | 46.63 | 550.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 30.31 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 16.32 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 13.99 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 11.66 | 400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 11.66 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.33 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.66 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.33 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 34 | 265.80 | 30.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 79.27 | 4.00% |
| Other theft | 23 | 60.62 | -32.35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 53.63 | -11.11% |
| Burglary | 5 | 18.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 11.66 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.33 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 6.99 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.99 | -81.82% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.66 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.66 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.33 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 34 | 321.76 | -49.25% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 79.27 | -67.90% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 60.62 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 11 | 58.29 | 10.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 25.65 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 20.98 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 20.98 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 13.99 | -64.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 11.66 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 6.99 | -82.35% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 6.99 | -72.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 6.99 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.66 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 81 | 650.52 | 92.86% |
| Other theft | 67 | 188.86 | 148.15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 156.22 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 81.61 | 183.33% |
| Burglary | 14 | 39.64 | 366.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 32.64 | 140.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 27.98 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 27.98 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 25.65 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 23.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 16.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 11.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 9.33 | 33.33% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 310.10 | 147.06% |
| Other theft | 27 | 97.93 | 3.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 62.95 | 90.91% |
| Public order | 8 | 48.96 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 18.65 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 13.99 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 13.99 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 11.66 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 11.66 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 9.33 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 6.99 | -57.14% |
| Robbery | 2 | 6.99 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 26 | 223.83 | -62.32% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 60.62 | -63.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 39.64 | -79.63% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 25.65 | -27.27% |
| Burglary | 7 | 18.65 | -12.50% |
| Other crime | 7 | 16.32 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 16.32 | -53.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 13.99 | -72.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.99 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.99 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.66 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.66 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.33 | -87.50% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 69 | 578.24 | -1.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 160.88 | -5.26% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 125.91 | 17.50% |
| Public order | 13 | 109.59 | -7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 30.31 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 25.65 | -26.67% |
| Robbery | 10 | 25.65 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 23.32 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 18.65 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 18.65 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 18.65 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 11.66 | -73.33% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 70 | 589.90 | -6.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 163.21 | 32.56% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 132.90 | -6.98% |
| Other crime | 15 | 93.26 | 1400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 34.97 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 34.97 | 7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 32.64 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 23.32 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 18.65 | -38.46% |
| Burglary | 6 | 18.65 | -53.85% |
| Drugs | 3 | 13.99 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.99 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 75 | 585.23 | 27.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 174.87 | -4.44% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 100.26 | 2.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 100.26 | -23.08% |
| Public order | 13 | 46.63 | -53.57% |
| Burglary | 13 | 30.31 | -23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 30.31 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 30.31 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 23.32 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 16.32 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 11.66 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 9.33 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 603.89 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 137.56 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 104.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 28 | 97.93 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 65.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 60.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 39.64 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 23.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 18.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 18.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 16.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 11.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.33 | 0.00% |
A total of 536 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 75 |
| October 2023 | 59 |
A total of 506 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 81 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 68 |
| August 2024 | 46 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 81 |
| March 2024 | 42 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 2BP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |