EC1A 7BL, City of London has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 153.62 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 7BL, 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 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 37 | 153.62 | 48.00% |
| Other theft | 29 | 35.75 | 70.59% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 28.02 | 27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 27.05 | -29.63% |
| Burglary | 10 | 18.36 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.66 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 9.66 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.73 | -56.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 6.76 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.93 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 129.47 | 80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 26.09 | 31.58% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 24.15 | -37.14% |
| Other theft | 17 | 21.26 | -10.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 16.43 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 15.46 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 8.70 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 5.80 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.90 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 115.94 | 12.90% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 33.82 | 11.76% |
| Other theft | 19 | 18.36 | -24.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 18.36 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 12 | 14.49 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 11.59 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.86 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.86 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.90 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.90 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.90 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.93 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 31 | 127.54 | 24.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 29.95 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 25 | 26.09 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 24.15 | -45.16% |
| Burglary | 8 | 16.43 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.73 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 6.76 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.86 | -63.64% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.90 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.93 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 31 | 141.06 | -22.50% |
| Other theft | 30 | 29.95 | -6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 28.99 | 13.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 24.15 | -31.43% |
| Public order | 11 | 23.19 | 175.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 10.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.73 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.83 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.86 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.86 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.90 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 40 | 172.95 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 38.65 | 191.67% |
| Other theft | 32 | 33.82 | 28.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 30.92 | 46.67% |
| Robbery | 10 | 21.26 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 9.66 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 7.73 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.83 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.83 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.86 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.86 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.90 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 25 | 111.11 | -3.85% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 24.15 | -31.03% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 19.32 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 14.49 | 140.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 11.59 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 11.59 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 6.76 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.83 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.83 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.83 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.86 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.90 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 29 | 107.25 | -29.27% |
| Other theft | 26 | 28.02 | -38.10% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 25.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 11.59 | -68.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 10.63 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 7.73 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.80 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.83 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.83 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.93 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.93 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.97 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.97 | -85.71% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 42 | 192.27 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 40.58 | 86.36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 39.61 | -5.41% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 33.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 11.59 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 11.59 | 42.86% |
| Robbery | 10 | 9.66 | 42.86% |
| Drugs | 7 | 9.66 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.76 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.76 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 6.76 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 6.76 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.83 | -69.23% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 49 | 165.22 | -10.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 47.34 | 60.87% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 35.75 | -40.54% |
| Other crime | 13 | 21.26 | 333.33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 12.56 | -36.84% |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.59 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.76 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 6.76 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.76 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.80 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.86 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.93 | -71.43% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 55 | 175.85 | 19.57% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 53.14 | 54.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 35.75 | -11.54% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 22.22 | -9.52% |
| Public order | 10 | 18.36 | 233.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 9.66 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 7.73 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 7.73 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 6.76 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.80 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.90 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.90 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.93 | -80.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 46 | 155.56 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 44.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 25.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 23.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 20.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
A total of 395 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 55 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
A total of 342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 37 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 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 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 7BL 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 | 9 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 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 |
| 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 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |