BARTHOLOMEW PLACE, EC1A 7HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1A 7HH

BARTHOLOMEW PLACE, EC1A 7HH, City of London has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 144.93 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 7HH 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 7HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 7HH, encompassing approximately 1035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

EC1A 7HH 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 PLACE, EC1A 7HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38144.9380.95%
Other theft3236.7168.42%
Shoplifting1930.9272.73%
Violence and sexual offences1518.36-44.44%
Burglary914.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.70-30.77%
Robbery98.70350.00%
Public order78.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft25.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Drugs11.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27119.8168.75%
Theft from the person2126.0910.53%
Other theft1920.2911.76%
Criminal damage and arson1318.36116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1212.561100.00%
Shoplifting1111.59-56.00%
Public order710.63-46.15%
Bicycle theft46.7633.33%
Burglary33.86-25.00%
Drugs22.900.00%
Robbery21.930.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25103.3825.00%
Theft from the person1924.1558.33%
Other theft1718.36-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences1616.4333.33%
Public order1315.46160.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.5650.00%
Burglary45.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft33.8650.00%
Robbery22.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2390.82-20.69%
Shoplifting2022.2225.00%
Theft from the person1219.32-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences1211.59-20.00%
Burglary611.59-25.00%
Public order55.80-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson44.830.00%
Robbery33.860.00%
Other crime22.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.93100.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29117.87-38.30%
Theft from the person2528.02-59.68%
Shoplifting1624.1545.45%
Violence and sexual offences1515.46-60.53%
Public order1314.4985.71%
Burglary812.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft87.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.73-33.33%
Drugs23.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62207.73195.24%
Other theft4759.9080.77%
Violence and sexual offences3845.41171.43%
Shoplifting1136.7110.00%
Burglary1010.63150.00%
Robbery99.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.7014.29%
Public order77.73-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson66.760.00%
Bicycle theft65.8050.00%
Vehicle crime55.80400.00%
Drugs44.83100.00%
Other crime13.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26107.2513.04%
Theft from the person2125.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1420.29133.33%
Public order1313.53333.33%
Shoplifting1012.5642.86%
Anti-social behaviour79.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.76200.00%
Burglary45.8033.33%
Bicycle theft43.86-42.86%
Robbery33.86200.00%
Drugs22.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%

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 theft2368.60-54.90%
Theft from the person1422.22-66.67%
Shoplifting713.53-12.50%
Bicycle theft76.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.76-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour45.80-60.00%
Public order33.86-72.73%
Burglary32.90-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson22.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.93-85.71%
Robbery10.97-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51188.41-5.56%
Theft from the person4249.2820.00%
Violence and sexual offences2240.58-51.11%
Burglary1321.26225.00%
Robbery1212.56140.00%
Public order1111.5937.50%
Anti-social behaviour1010.6366.67%
Shoplifting89.6660.00%
Drugs77.73250.00%
Bicycle theft76.76-36.36%
Vehicle crime76.7640.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.760.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54180.68-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences4552.1745.16%
Theft from the person3543.48-2.78%
Bicycle theft1133.8222.22%
Public order810.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.73-33.33%
Shoplifting55.80-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.8366.67%
Vehicle crime54.830.00%
Robbery54.83-44.44%
Burglary44.83-33.33%
Drugs23.86-60.00%
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 theft56184.5419.15%
Theft from the person3654.1128.57%
Violence and sexual offences3134.78-8.82%
Public order1229.95-20.00%
Shoplifting1211.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour911.59125.00%
Bicycle theft98.7028.57%
Robbery98.7012.50%
Burglary68.700.00%
Drugs55.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.83-62.50%
Possession of weapons22.90-60.00%
Other crime11.930.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47177.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences3445.410.00%
Theft from the person2832.850.00%
Public order1527.050.00%
Shoplifting1414.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.530.00%
Robbery87.730.00%
Bicycle theft77.730.00%
Burglary66.760.00%
Vehicle crime55.800.00%
Possession of weapons54.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.830.00%
Drugs33.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 353 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
July 202419
June 202412
May 202425
April 202462
March 202421
February 202414
January 202442
December 202335
November 202336
October 202328

A total of 424 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
July 202417
June 202423
May 202429
April 202447
March 202426
February 202423
January 202451
December 202354
November 202356
October 202347

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 202413
April 20247
March 202413
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 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 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202416
June 202412
May 202415
April 202438
March 202414
February 20246
January 202422
December 202345
November 202331
October 202334

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20241
June 20241
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 7HH 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. 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. St John'S Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Middle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grand Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Eagle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1