EC1R 0AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 0AG

EC1R 0AG, Islington has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.34 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 0AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1R postcode area, which has experienced 49 crimes and a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC1R 0AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 0AG, encompassing approximately 3178 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (575.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)

EC1R 0AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Farringdon (Station) with total crimes: 12

EC1R 0AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5050.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences2715.73575.00%
Theft from the person198.49850.00%
Shoplifting145.980.00%
Other theft124.40500.00%
Public order113.78266.67%
Burglary83.460.00%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57300.00%
Drugs31.26200.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.29-25.00%
Theft from the person61.89-91.04%
Other theft41.89-92.45%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-94.74%
Drugs10.63-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6788.72644.44%
Other theft5321.08960.00%
Anti-social behaviour4416.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences3813.84533.33%
Shoplifting2011.950.00%
Burglary136.290.00%
Vehicle crime124.090.00%
Drugs93.780.00%
Public order82.83700.00%
Robbery72.520.00%
Bicycle theft62.200.00%
Other crime41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.83500.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3556.63-35.19%
Other theft3511.01-27.08%
Anti-social behaviour2311.010.00%
Theft from the person237.24-41.03%
Burglary157.24-6.25%
Drugs134.72160.00%
Public order84.0933.33%
Shoplifting72.5240.00%
Robbery62.2050.00%
Vehicle crime61.89-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-42.86%
Other crime11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5468.9058.82%
Other theft4816.99-17.24%
Theft from the person3915.102.63%
Anti-social behaviour2312.27-28.12%
Burglary167.2477.78%
Criminal damage and arson75.03-22.22%
Vehicle crime72.2016.67%
Public order62.2050.00%
Shoplifting51.8925.00%
Drugs51.5766.67%
Robbery41.57-55.56%
Possession of weapons41.26300.00%
Other crime11.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5867.953.57%
Theft from the person3818.25123.53%
Violence and sexual offences3411.95-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour3210.70-15.79%
Burglary910.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.83125.00%
Robbery92.8350.00%
Vehicle crime62.83-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.890.00%
Public order41.89-73.33%
Shoplifting41.26-42.86%
Other crime31.260.00%
Drugs30.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5668.2747.37%
Violence and sexual offences4417.6246.67%
Anti-social behaviour3813.8440.74%
Theft from the person1711.95-37.04%
Public order155.3525.00%
Burglary94.72-10.00%
Shoplifting72.830.00%
Vehicle crime72.20-12.50%
Robbery62.20500.00%
Bicycle theft61.890.00%
Drugs51.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.260.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3855.065.56%
Violence and sexual offences3011.957.14%
Anti-social behaviour279.440.00%
Theft from the person278.49-6.90%
Public order128.4950.00%
Burglary103.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime83.150.00%
Shoplifting72.52-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.20200.00%
Bicycle theft61.89100.00%
Drugs31.89200.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3652.540.00%
Theft from the person2911.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour278.810.00%
Burglary158.490.00%
Shoplifting94.720.00%
Vehicle crime82.830.00%
Public order82.520.00%
Bicycle theft32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
April 202444
January 202423
December 202323
November 202332
October 202338
September 202327
August 202327

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202315
September 202312
August 20238

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
May 20246
April 202467
March 20249
January 202423
December 202339
November 202338
October 202317
September 202327
August 202329

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20244
May 20242
April 202438
March 20246
February 20241
January 202435
December 202354
November 202334
October 202344
September 202330
August 202328

A total of 347 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
May 20244
April 202453
March 20245
January 202435
December 202348
November 202358
October 202356
September 202338
August 202336

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202412
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238
August 20238

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202420
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237
August 20239

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202413
January 202415
December 202316
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310
August 202315

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 0AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Farringdon (Station)
    Total12
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Benjamin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 7. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tompion Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whiskin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B501
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Cyrus Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 22. Compton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clerkenwell Green
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Leo Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Clerkenwell Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Ray Street Bridge
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Warner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Percival Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1