BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 0BG

BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BG, Islington has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.81 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 0BG 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 0BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 0BG, encompassing approximately 3380 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (575.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)

EC1R 0BG 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

BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5548.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences2716.27575.00%
Theft from the person197.99850.00%
Shoplifting145.620.00%
Public order114.14266.67%
Other theft113.25450.00%
Burglary83.250.00%
Vehicle crime52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

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 offences43.850.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.300.00%

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 order65.92-25.00%
Theft from the person61.77-90.62%
Other theft41.77-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-94.59%
Drugs10.59-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6480.75611.11%
Other theft4818.93860.00%
Anti-social behaviour4414.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3713.01516.67%
Shoplifting2010.940.00%
Burglary135.920.00%
Vehicle crime123.850.00%
Drugs93.550.00%
Public order82.66700.00%
Robbery72.370.00%
Bicycle theft62.070.00%
Other crime41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

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 person96.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.66500.00%
Other theft51.770.00%
Public order11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3652.06-30.77%
Other theft3410.65-24.44%
Anti-social behaviour2310.06-8.00%
Theft from the person236.80-39.47%
Drugs126.80140.00%
Burglary123.55-25.00%
Public order83.5533.33%
Shoplifting72.3740.00%
Robbery62.0750.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Bicycle theft41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-33.33%
Other crime11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5262.7152.94%
Other theft4515.38-18.18%
Theft from the person3813.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour2511.24-28.57%
Burglary167.3945.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.73-33.33%
Public order61.7750.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Shoplifting51.7725.00%
Drugs51.4825.00%
Robbery41.48-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Other crime10.89-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5564.7812.24%
Theft from the person3816.27137.50%
Anti-social behaviour3511.24-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences3410.35-24.44%
Burglary1110.0622.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.25125.00%
Robbery92.6650.00%
Vehicle crime62.66-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.770.00%
Public order41.77-73.33%
Drugs41.18-20.00%
Shoplifting41.18-42.86%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons10.89-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4962.4136.11%
Violence and sexual offences4514.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour3813.3135.71%
Theft from the person1611.24-36.00%
Public order154.7325.00%
Burglary94.44-10.00%
Shoplifting72.660.00%
Vehicle crime72.070.00%
Robbery62.07500.00%
Bicycle theft61.770.00%
Drugs51.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3650.582.86%
Violence and sexual offences3010.6511.11%
Anti-social behaviour288.877.69%
Theft from the person258.28-13.79%
Public order127.3950.00%
Burglary103.55-33.33%
Shoplifting72.96-22.22%
Vehicle crime72.07-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.07200.00%
Bicycle theft61.77100.00%
Drugs31.77200.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3548.510.00%
Theft from the person2910.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.990.00%
Burglary157.690.00%
Shoplifting94.440.00%
Vehicle crime82.660.00%
Public order82.370.00%
Bicycle theft32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
April 202444
January 202423
December 202325
November 202335
October 202338
September 202328
August 202326

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20244
May 20242
April 202437
March 20246
February 20241
January 202436
December 202352
November 202334
October 202345
September 202330
August 202327

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 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 20236
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 269 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
May 20246
April 202464
March 20249
January 202423
December 202338
November 202338
October 202316
September 202325
August 202329

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.12 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 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237
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 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20244
April 202448
March 20245
January 202434
December 202345
November 202355
October 202349
September 202336
August 202335

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202413
January 202412
December 202316
November 202311
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 0BG 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. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B501
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Cyrus Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 23. Compton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clerkenwell Green
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Leo Yard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Clerkenwell Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Ray Street Bridge
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Warner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1