EC1M 6EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1M 6EZ

EC1M 6EZ, City of London has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 96.31 per 1,000 population. This EC1M 6EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1M postcode area, which has experienced 90 crimes and a crime rate of 41.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC1M 6EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1M 6EZ, encompassing approximately 1432 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1M 6EZ area, explore the EC1M 6EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

EC1M 6EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenhill Rents with total crimes: 15
  • Charterhouse Street with total crimes: 10
  • Benjamin Street with total crimes: 9

EC1M 6EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4196.3170.83%
Other theft2828.62115.38%
Violence and sexual offences2119.54-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour1214.6633.33%
Burglary98.38200.00%
Robbery86.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.58-33.33%
Public order54.19-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.490.00%
Shoplifting22.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.40-80.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3078.17130.77%
Theft from the person2420.94100.00%
Other theft1316.75-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour99.07800.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.2850.00%
Public order96.28-18.18%
Bicycle theft56.2866.67%
Shoplifting33.49200.00%
Burglary32.0950.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1546.76-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences1310.4718.18%
Theft from the person129.0733.33%
Public order118.38175.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.68100.00%
Bicycle theft34.1950.00%
Robbery22.090.00%
Burglary21.40-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1842.57-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences1112.5637.50%
Theft from the person97.68-43.75%
Burglary76.28-22.22%
Public order44.89-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.79-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.09100.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-75.00%
Drugs11.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2356.53-52.08%
Theft from the person1616.05-77.14%
Burglary911.17-30.77%
Public order96.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.28-77.78%
Bicycle theft85.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.5833.33%
Drugs22.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70154.94268.42%
Other theft4848.85128.57%
Violence and sexual offences3633.50200.00%
Burglary1325.13225.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.0771.43%
Vehicle crime98.38800.00%
Public order96.280.00%
Robbery86.28700.00%
Bicycle theft75.5875.00%
Drugs44.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.79-40.00%
Shoplifting12.09-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2161.4216.67%
Theft from the person1914.6690.00%
Violence and sexual offences1213.26200.00%
Public order98.38350.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.89150.00%
Burglary43.49100.00%
Bicycle theft42.79-42.86%
Drugs32.790.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1835.59-69.49%
Theft from the person1012.56-74.36%
Bicycle theft76.98-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.89-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.79-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-60.00%
Public order21.40-77.78%
Shoplifting21.40-33.33%
Burglary21.40-84.62%
Robbery11.40-90.91%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59138.1913.46%
Theft from the person3941.188.33%
Violence and sexual offences2427.22-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour1316.7562.50%
Burglary139.07225.00%
Robbery119.0757.14%
Public order97.6828.57%
Bicycle theft86.28-11.11%
Vehicle crime75.5816.67%
Drugs64.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Shoplifting33.490.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52127.72-1.89%
Violence and sexual offences4436.2951.72%
Theft from the person3630.7112.50%
Bicycle theft925.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.28-46.67%
Public order75.58-46.15%
Robbery74.89-30.00%
Vehicle crime64.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.190.00%
Burglary43.49-33.33%
Drugs32.79-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53128.4226.19%
Theft from the person3236.9914.29%
Violence and sexual offences2922.33-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour1520.2436.36%
Public order1310.47-7.14%
Bicycle theft129.0750.00%
Robbery108.38100.00%
Burglary66.9820.00%
Drugs54.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.49-37.50%
Possession of weapons23.490.00%
Shoplifting21.40-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42122.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences3829.310.00%
Theft from the person2826.520.00%
Public order1419.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.770.00%
Bicycle theft87.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.580.00%
Vehicle crime85.580.00%
Burglary55.580.00%
Robbery53.490.00%
Drugs53.490.00%
Shoplifting33.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
July 202415
June 202418
May 202423
April 202448
March 202421
February 202418
January 202459
December 202352
November 202353
October 202342

A total of 336 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 202412
June 20249
May 202416
April 202470
March 202419
February 202410
January 202439
December 202336
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 202436
March 202412
February 20244
January 202424
December 202344
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 20244
February 20242
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
October 20238

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1M 6EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenhill Rents
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Charterhouse Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
  • 3. Benjamin Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 5. Farringdon
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. St John'S Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leo Yard
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Smithfield Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cloth Fair
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Cowcross Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dallington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Great Sutton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Sutton Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sycamore Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Middle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grand Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Eagle Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1