EC1A 7AF, City of London has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 235.59 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 7AF 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 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 7AF, encompassing approximately 882 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 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 49 | 235.59 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 40 | 55.50 | 110.53% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 45.31 | 29.63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 39.64 | -38.24% |
| Burglary | 15 | 23.79 | 275.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 16.99 | 225.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 14.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 13.59 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.93 | -53.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.93 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.27 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 202.74 | 68.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 47.57 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 38.51 | -43.75% |
| Other theft | 19 | 30.58 | -36.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 21.52 | 275.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 16.99 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 12 | 15.86 | -7.69% |
| Drugs | 6 | 13.59 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.80 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.53 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.53 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 48 | 184.62 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 30 | 54.37 | -11.76% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 33.98 | -13.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 28.32 | -48.48% |
| Public order | 13 | 19.26 | 160.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 14.72 | -10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 10.19 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.80 | -55.56% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.53 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.40 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.40 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 42 | 202.74 | 5.00% |
| Other theft | 34 | 47.57 | -10.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 38.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 37.38 | -17.14% |
| Burglary | 10 | 32.85 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 11.33 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 10.19 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 6.80 | -58.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 4.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.27 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.27 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 40 | 223.13 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 38 | 45.31 | -13.64% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 43.04 | -36.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 39.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 37.38 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 13.59 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 10.19 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 9.06 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.66 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.66 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.53 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.53 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.27 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 55 | 254.85 | 103.70% |
| Other theft | 44 | 62.30 | 18.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 49.84 | 106.25% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 37.38 | 3.45% |
| Drugs | 11 | 33.98 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 12.46 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 9 | 12.46 | -10.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 10.19 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 7.93 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.80 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 6.80 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 5.66 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.53 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 37 | 174.43 | 8.82% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 41.91 | 31.82% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 32.85 | -27.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 30.58 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 11.33 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.06 | 250.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 7.93 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.80 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 6.80 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.53 | -81.82% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.27 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.13 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 37 | 176.69 | -11.90% |
| Other theft | 34 | 41.91 | -39.29% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 38.51 | 4.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 24.92 | -72.34% |
| Burglary | 11 | 14.72 | 10.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.46 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 11.33 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 6.80 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 6.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.66 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.27 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.27 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.27 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 56 | 265.04 | -6.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 63.43 | 20.51% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 53.23 | 23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 47.57 | -8.70% |
| Public order | 15 | 23.79 | 15.38% |
| Robbery | 10 | 16.99 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 11.33 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 11.33 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 10.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.80 | 500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 6.80 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 5.66 | -69.23% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.53 | -40.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 60 | 250.32 | -3.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 67.96 | 30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 44.17 | -20.93% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 38.51 | -11.54% |
| Public order | 13 | 26.05 | 44.44% |
| Other crime | 13 | 14.72 | 333.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 14.72 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 11.33 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 11.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 6.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 5.66 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3.40 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.13 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 62 | 240.12 | 14.81% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 70.22 | 16.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 48.70 | -6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 33.98 | 4.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 29.45 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 9 | 12.46 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 10.19 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 7.93 | -46.15% |
| Drugs | 6 | 7.93 | -45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 6.80 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.66 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.40 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.27 | -80.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 54 | 234.46 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 61.16 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 41.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 36.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 28.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 14.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 12.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 10.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 9.06 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.66 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.66 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 4.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 508 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 37 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| November 2023 | 62 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 35 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 42 |
| May 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
A total of 455 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 49 |
| August 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
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 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 7AF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 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 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 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 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |