AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 1UR

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1UR, Islington has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.17 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 1UR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1R postcode area, which has experienced 69 crimes and a crime rate of 17.69 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC1R 1UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 1UR, encompassing approximately 1909 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1R 1UR area, explore the EC1R 1UR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (2.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-38.60% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)

EC1R 1UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • White Lion Street with total crimes: 9

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45114.172.27%
Anti-social behaviour3523.57-38.60%
Theft from the person3018.33114.29%
Other theft3015.71650.00%
Burglary1615.7177.78%
Shoplifting148.3816.67%
Public order117.33-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.7666.67%
Bicycle theft95.24350.00%
Drugs84.7114.29%
Vehicle crime74.1975.00%
Other crime13.67-50.00%
Robbery10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5793.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences4429.854300.00%
Theft from the person1423.04600.00%
Public order147.331300.00%
Shoplifting127.330.00%
Burglary96.280.00%
Drugs74.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.670.00%
Vehicle crime43.140.00%
Other theft42.090.00%
Robbery32.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22.09-66.67%
Public order11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63.67-91.30%
Public order13.14-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69146.641280.00%
Anti-social behaviour5836.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences4930.381125.00%
Other theft3425.660.00%
Public order1817.811700.00%
Shoplifting139.430.00%
Burglary126.810.00%
Robbery86.280.00%
Drugs64.190.00%
Bicycle theft53.140.00%
Vehicle crime52.620.00%
Other crime22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.24-84.38%
Violence and sexual offences42.62-90.91%
Public order12.09-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44114.6915.79%
Other theft3823.0422.58%
Theft from the person3219.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour2716.76-3.57%
Public order1714.1413.33%
Drugs138.9085.71%
Vehicle crime126.81140.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.28-31.25%
Burglary105.76100.00%
Bicycle theft65.24100.00%
Robbery53.14-16.67%
Shoplifting42.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3894.272.70%
Other theft3119.90-34.04%
Anti-social behaviour2816.24-15.15%
Theft from the person2014.66-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson1610.4745.45%
Public order158.38-16.67%
Drugs77.8640.00%
Robbery63.67500.00%
Burglary53.14-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.62-44.44%
Shoplifting42.62300.00%
Bicycle theft32.09-40.00%
Other crime21.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47111.55-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences3724.61-32.73%
Anti-social behaviour3319.38-31.25%
Theft from the person3117.2819.23%
Public order1816.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.43-15.38%
Burglary95.7650.00%
Vehicle crime94.71-10.00%
Bicycle theft54.7125.00%
Drugs52.62-72.22%
Other crime42.62300.00%
Possession of weapons22.09100.00%
Robbery11.05-88.89%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55135.640.00%
Other theft5128.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4826.710.00%
Theft from the person2625.140.00%
Drugs1813.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.430.00%
Public order126.810.00%
Vehicle crime106.280.00%
Robbery95.240.00%
Burglary64.710.00%
Shoplifting53.140.00%
Bicycle theft42.620.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 20242
May 20246
April 202469
March 20245
January 202432
December 202320
November 202331
October 202326

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20244
April 202434
January 202438
December 202331
November 202347
October 202351

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202444
July 20241
April 202449
March 20244
January 202444
December 202338
November 202337
October 202355

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202457
April 202458
January 202427
December 202328
November 202333
October 202348

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 1UR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. White Lion Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Angel
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pentonville Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Penton Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Chapel Market
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Grant Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 19. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. White Conduit Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1