WEST SMITHFIELD, EC1A 9JX, City of London has recorded a total of 181 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 180.00 per 1,000 population. This EC1A 9JX 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 9JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1A 9JX, encompassing approximately 1005 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 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 55 | 180.00 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 42 | 54.70 | 180.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 41.77 | -32.26% |
| Robbery | 12 | 20.88 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 11.93 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 11.93 | -31.25% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.94 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.96 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.96 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 5.97 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.98 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.99 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 35 | 138.23 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 34.81 | 106.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 30.83 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 15.91 | -21.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 14.92 | 120.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 10.94 | -15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 10.94 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.97 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.98 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.98 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 19 | 81.55 | 5.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 18.89 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 14.92 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 13 | 14.92 | 225.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.93 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.97 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.99 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.99 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 84.53 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 18 | 23.87 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 17.90 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 17.90 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.97 | -63.64% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.98 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.98 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.98 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.99 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.99 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 30 | 102.43 | -52.38% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 29.83 | -72.60% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 19.89 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 11 | 17.90 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.94 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.97 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.98 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.98 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.98 | -83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.99 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.99 | -90.91% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.99 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 73 | 249.61 | 170.37% |
| Other theft | 63 | 72.60 | 162.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 62.65 | 106.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 32.82 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 13.92 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 11.93 | 1000.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 10.94 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.96 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.96 | -22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 6.96 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.97 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.97 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.97 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.97 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 27 | 100.44 | 170.00% |
| Other theft | 24 | 26.85 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 23.87 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 9 | 15.91 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.95 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 6.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.98 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.98 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.99 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 18 | 69.61 | -70.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 17.90 | -73.17% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 10.94 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 9.94 | -22.22% |
| Other crime | 6 | 6.96 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.97 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.97 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.97 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.98 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.99 | -87.50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.99 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 60 | 216.79 | -9.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 59.67 | -12.77% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 40.77 | 37.93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 39.78 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 13.92 | 120.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.94 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 8.95 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 8.95 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 7.96 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 7.96 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.96 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.97 | -69.23% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.98 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 66 | 203.86 | 6.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 65.63 | 11.90% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 46.74 | -9.38% |
| Other crime | 13 | 28.84 | 1200.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.93 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 9.94 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 7.96 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.96 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 5.97 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.97 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.98 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.98 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.98 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 62 | 206.85 | 26.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 61.66 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 41.77 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 31.82 | -36.84% |
| Public order | 10 | 11.93 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 9.94 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 9.94 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 8.95 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.96 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.97 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.98 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.99 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 49 | 201.87 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 48.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 35.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 29.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 18.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 17.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 11.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 7.96 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 7.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.97 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
A total of 466 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 63 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| December 2023 | 66 |
| November 2023 | 62 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 55 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 73 |
| March 2024 | 27 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
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 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 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 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1A 9JX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |