ALDERSGATE STREET, EC1A 4HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1A 4HT

ALDERSGATE STREET, EC1A 4HT, City of London has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 137.20 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 4HT 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 4HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 4HT, encompassing approximately 1035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1A 4HT area, explore the EC1A 4HT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)

EC1A 4HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Greenhill Rents with total crimes: 15
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 12

ALDERSGATE STREET, EC1A 4HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33137.2057.14%
Other theft2631.8852.94%
Shoplifting2625.1273.33%
Violence and sexual offences1425.12-39.13%
Robbery913.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.70-33.33%
Burglary77.73133.33%
Public order76.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.76-30.00%
Bicycle theft26.76-50.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23112.0864.29%
Theft from the person2122.2216.67%
Other theft1720.290.00%
Shoplifting1516.43-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson1214.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.59900.00%
Public order69.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft45.800.00%
Robbery33.8650.00%
Burglary32.90-25.00%
Drugs12.900.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2699.52-18.75%
Theft from the person1825.1220.00%
Other theft1717.39-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences1416.437.69%
Public order1013.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.6650.00%
Burglary45.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft43.86100.00%
Robbery23.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32111.1133.33%
Other theft2630.92-3.70%
Theft from the person1525.12-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences1314.49-7.14%
Burglary812.56-11.11%
Public order57.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.83-20.00%
Robbery33.860.00%
Other crime22.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Drugs21.93100.00%
Bicycle theft21.93-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27114.01-12.90%
Shoplifting2426.090.00%
Theft from the person2223.19-48.84%
Violence and sexual offences1421.26-54.84%
Burglary913.5312.50%
Bicycle theft88.7060.00%
Public order77.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.76-16.67%
Drugs14.83-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43170.05207.14%
Other theft3141.5540.91%
Violence and sexual offences3129.95244.44%
Shoplifting2429.9560.00%
Burglary823.19100.00%
Robbery87.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.80-14.29%
Bicycle theft55.8025.00%
Public order54.83-58.33%
Drugs44.8333.33%
Vehicle crime33.86200.00%
Other crime12.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2297.58-8.33%
Shoplifting1521.26-31.82%
Theft from the person1414.49-12.50%
Public order1213.5371.43%
Violence and sexual offences911.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.7620.00%
Burglary45.8033.33%
Bicycle theft43.86-42.86%
Robbery33.86200.00%
Drugs32.900.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2492.75-42.86%
Shoplifting2223.1910.00%
Theft from the person1621.26-54.29%
Public order715.46-22.22%
Bicycle theft76.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.83-50.00%
Burglary33.86-70.00%
Vehicle crime12.90-85.71%
Robbery10.97-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42168.122.44%
Theft from the person3540.5845.83%
Shoplifting2033.8266.67%
Violence and sexual offences1519.32-58.33%
Burglary1014.49233.33%
Robbery109.66150.00%
Public order99.6680.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.7033.33%
Bicycle theft77.73-36.36%
Vehicle crime76.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.760.00%
Drugs55.8025.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41152.66-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences3639.6156.52%
Theft from the person2434.78-29.41%
Shoplifting1223.19-45.45%
Bicycle theft1111.5937.50%
Criminal damage and arson610.63-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.80-14.29%
Public order55.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime54.830.00%
Drugs44.8333.33%
Robbery43.86-55.56%
Burglary33.86-25.00%
Other crime12.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46170.059.52%
Theft from the person3444.4454.55%
Violence and sexual offences2332.85-11.54%
Shoplifting2222.224.76%
Public order1021.26150.00%
Robbery99.6628.57%
Bicycle theft88.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour77.7340.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.76-12.50%
Burglary46.76-50.00%
Drugs33.860.00%
Other crime22.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.93-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42156.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences2640.580.00%
Theft from the person2225.120.00%
Shoplifting2121.260.00%
Burglary820.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.730.00%
Robbery77.730.00%
Bicycle theft76.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.760.00%
Possession of weapons54.830.00%
Public order44.830.00%
Vehicle crime43.860.00%
Drugs33.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 202418
June 202415
May 202422
April 202443
March 202414
February 202416
January 202435
December 202324
November 202334
October 202322

A total of 361 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 202417
June 202426
May 202427
April 202431
March 202422
February 202424
January 202442
December 202341
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202415
July 202426
June 202432
May 202424
April 202424
March 202415
February 202422
January 202420
December 202312
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202414
June 202413
May 202414
April 202431
March 20249
February 20246
January 202415
December 202336
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 4HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Greenhill Rents
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moor Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Charterhouse Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 6. Farringdon
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 10. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Smithfield Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cloth Fair
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Cowcross Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lindsey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Middle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Milton Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grand Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Eagle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Charterhouse Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Goswell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1