BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, EC1A 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1A 7BD

BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, EC1A 7BD, City of London has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 143.96 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 7BD, encompassing approximately 1035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1A 7BD area, explore the EC1A 7BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

EC1A 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Greenhill Rents with total crimes: 15
  • Charterhouse Street with total crimes: 10

BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, EC1A 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39143.9669.57%
Other theft2837.6847.37%
Shoplifting1927.0572.73%
Violence and sexual offences1618.36-46.67%
Robbery1015.46400.00%
Burglary99.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.70-30.77%
Public order88.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.73-54.55%
Other crime24.830.00%
Drugs11.93-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30125.6066.67%
Theft from the person2328.9915.00%
Other theft1922.225.56%
Criminal damage and arson1318.36160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.561000.00%
Shoplifting1110.63-56.00%
Public order810.63-42.86%
Bicycle theft47.7333.33%
Drugs33.860.00%
Burglary32.90-25.00%
Robbery22.900.00%
Other crime21.93100.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25108.2125.00%
Theft from the person2024.1553.85%
Violence and sexual offences1819.32-25.00%
Other theft1817.39-21.74%
Public order1417.39180.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.53-16.67%
Burglary44.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft33.8650.00%
Robbery22.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Other crime10.97-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24108.2114.29%
Other theft2323.19-20.69%
Shoplifting2022.2225.00%
Theft from the person1319.32-51.85%
Burglary612.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.8050.00%
Public order55.80-64.29%
Other crime44.8333.33%
Robbery33.860.00%
Drugs32.9050.00%
Possession of weapons22.90100.00%
Bicycle theft21.93-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29130.43-39.58%
Theft from the person2728.02-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences2126.09-52.27%
Shoplifting1620.2945.45%
Public order1415.4675.00%
Burglary913.53-10.00%
Bicycle theft88.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.73-33.33%
Other crime33.86-40.00%
Drugs22.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63218.36173.91%
Other theft4860.8777.78%
Violence and sexual offences4446.38158.82%
Shoplifting1142.510.00%
Burglary1010.63150.00%
Robbery99.66125.00%
Public order88.70-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson67.730.00%
Bicycle theft65.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.80-14.29%
Other crime55.80400.00%
Vehicle crime54.83400.00%
Drugs44.83100.00%
Possession of weapons13.860.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27115.9417.39%
Theft from the person2326.0964.29%
Violence and sexual offences1722.2254.55%
Public order1316.43225.00%
Shoplifting1112.5657.14%
Anti-social behaviour710.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.76200.00%
Robbery45.80300.00%
Burglary43.8633.33%
Bicycle theft43.86-42.86%
Drugs23.86100.00%
Other crime11.93-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2381.16-56.60%
Theft from the person1422.22-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences1113.53-74.42%
Shoplifting710.63-12.50%
Bicycle theft76.760.00%
Other crime66.7650.00%
Public order45.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.86-60.00%
Burglary33.86-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.93-88.89%
Drugs10.97-85.71%
Robbery10.97-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53216.43-3.64%
Violence and sexual offences4351.21-8.51%
Theft from the person4241.5523.53%
Burglary1240.58300.00%
Public order1211.5950.00%
Robbery1211.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.59150.00%
Vehicle crime99.6680.00%
Shoplifting88.7060.00%
Drugs77.73250.00%
Bicycle theft76.76-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson56.76-16.67%
Other crime44.83-69.23%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55192.27-1.79%
Violence and sexual offences4753.1430.56%
Theft from the person3445.41-5.56%
Other crime1332.85550.00%
Bicycle theft1112.5637.50%
Public order810.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.73100.00%
Shoplifting55.80-58.33%
Vehicle crime54.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.83-50.00%
Robbery43.86-55.56%
Burglary33.86-50.00%
Drugs22.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56188.4119.15%
Theft from the person3654.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences3634.78-2.70%
Public order1234.78-20.00%
Shoplifting1211.59-14.29%
Robbery911.5912.50%
Anti-social behaviour88.70100.00%
Bicycle theft87.7314.29%
Burglary67.730.00%
Drugs55.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.83-50.00%
Other crime22.90100.00%
Possession of weapons21.93-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47179.7120.51%
Violence and sexual offences3745.4132.14%
Theft from the person2735.7580.00%
Public order1526.0936.36%
Shoplifting1414.4975.00%
Robbery813.5314.29%
Bicycle theft77.7316.67%
Burglary66.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.8020.00%
Possession of weapons55.80400.00%
Drugs54.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.8333.33%
Vehicle crime43.86-63.64%
Other crime13.86-90.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39152.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences2837.680.00%
Theft from the person1527.050.00%
Public order1114.490.00%
Vehicle crime1110.630.00%
Other crime1010.630.00%
Burglary99.660.00%
Shoplifting88.700.00%
Robbery77.730.00%
Bicycle theft66.760.00%
Drugs55.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.830.00%
Possession of weapons12.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 376 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202423
July 202420
June 202413
May 202427
April 202463
March 202423
February 202414
January 202442
December 202334
November 202336
October 202327
September 202315

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 202418
June 202423
May 202429
April 202448
March 202427
February 202423
January 202453
December 202355
November 202356
October 202347
September 202339

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 202412
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202414
June 20245
May 202414
April 20248
March 202413
February 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202425
June 202420
May 202416
April 202411
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
July 202418
June 202424
May 202421
April 202444
March 202417
February 202411
January 202443
December 202347
November 202336
October 202337
September 202328

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 202313
November 20232
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20249
December 20235
October 20234
September 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 7BD 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. Charterhouse Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Benjamin Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 7. Farringdon
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Leo Yard
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 12. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Smithfield Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cloth Fair
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cowcross Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lindsey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. St John'S Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sycamore Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Middle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Grand Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Eagle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Charterhouse Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1