EC1A 7BH, City of London has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.72 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 7BH 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 7BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 7BH, encompassing approximately 1035 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 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 150.72 | 35.48% |
| Other theft | 30 | 40.58 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 28.99 | 72.73% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 18.36 | -41.94% |
| Public order | 9 | 17.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 8.70 | 350.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 8.70 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.73 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.76 | -53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.80 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.90 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.93 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.97 | -75.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 132.37 | 82.35% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 29.95 | 47.62% |
| Other theft | 18 | 29.95 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 17.39 | 550.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 12.56 | 175.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10.63 | -56.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.63 | -43.75% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.86 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.90 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 | 113.04 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 21 | 24.15 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 20.29 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 20.29 | -34.62% |
| Public order | 16 | 16.43 | 220.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 15.46 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.86 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.90 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.93 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.97 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 28 | 114.98 | -17.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 27.05 | 23.81% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 25.12 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 19.32 | -48.15% |
| Burglary | 6 | 13.53 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.80 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 5.80 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.83 | -64.29% |
| Other crime | 3 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.93 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 34 | 134.30 | -30.61% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 32.85 | -55.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 26.09 | -47.50% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 20.29 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 14 | 15.46 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 13.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.86 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.86 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.90 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.90 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.93 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 60 | 213.53 | 130.77% |
| Other theft | 49 | 57.97 | 96.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 47.34 | 122.22% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 38.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 10.63 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 7.73 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 7.73 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.73 | -46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.76 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.80 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 5.80 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.83 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 26 | 115.94 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 25 | 25.12 | 4.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 24.15 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 17.39 | 160.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 12.56 | 57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 10.63 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.76 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.80 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.86 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.86 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.93 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.93 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 24 | 81.16 | -48.94% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 23.19 | -65.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 12.56 | -70.73% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 11.59 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 6.76 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 6.76 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.80 | -58.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.83 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.90 | -70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.90 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.97 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.97 | -90.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 47 | 197.10 | -7.84% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 45.41 | -8.89% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 39.61 | 40.74% |
| Public order | 12 | 36.71 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 11.59 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.66 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 9.66 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8.70 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.73 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.76 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 6.76 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 5.80 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.83 | -69.23% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 51 | 171.01 | -3.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 49.28 | 40.62% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 43.48 | -20.59% |
| Other crime | 13 | 26.09 | 550.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 12.56 | -30.77% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 8.70 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.76 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.80 | -58.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.83 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3.86 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.90 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.93 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.93 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 53 | 176.81 | 23.26% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 51.21 | 30.77% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 32.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 30.92 | -18.75% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 12.56 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 11.59 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 8.70 | 14.29% |
| Robbery | 7 | 7.73 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.76 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.86 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.86 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.90 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.93 | -60.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 43 | 171.98 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 41.55 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 30.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 25.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 15.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 14.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 7.73 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 7.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 5.80 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
A total of 423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
A total of 359 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 7BH 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |