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

Overview of Crime in EC1R 1UU

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1UU, Islington has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 176.32 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 1UU 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 1UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 1UU, encompassing approximately 1406 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (414.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

EC1R 1UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Market with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48176.3211.63%
Other theft3634.13414.29%
Anti-social behaviour3525.60-41.67%
Shoplifting3124.88106.67%
Theft from the person3022.04100.00%
Burglary1521.3350.00%
Public order1310.66-23.53%
Bicycle theft109.24233.33%
Drugs107.1166.67%
Vehicle crime87.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.6914.29%
Robbery25.69-60.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour60137.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences4342.664200.00%
Public order1730.571600.00%
Theft from the person1512.09650.00%
Shoplifting1510.660.00%
Burglary1010.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.110.00%
Other theft74.980.00%
Drugs64.980.00%
Robbery54.270.00%
Vehicle crime43.550.00%
Bicycle theft32.840.00%
Other crime12.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 person22.84-66.67%
Public order11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%

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 person64.98-91.78%
Public order14.27-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73226.091360.00%
Anti-social behaviour5651.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences5039.811150.00%
Other theft3535.550.00%
Shoplifting3224.880.00%
Public order2322.752200.00%
Burglary1516.350.00%
Robbery1310.660.00%
Vehicle crime89.240.00%
Drugs65.690.00%
Bicycle theft44.270.00%
Other crime22.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%

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 person57.11-85.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.55-91.30%
Public order12.84-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46179.880.00%
Other theft4132.7028.12%
Theft from the person3429.1541.67%
Anti-social behaviour2724.17-15.62%
Shoplifting2519.20108.33%
Public order1917.7711.76%
Drugs1313.5162.50%
Vehicle crime129.24140.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.53-42.11%
Burglary107.82100.00%
Robbery87.11-38.46%
Bicycle theft55.6966.67%
Other crime23.55100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46154.996.98%
Anti-social behaviour3232.70-11.11%
Other theft3222.75-40.74%
Theft from the person2422.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1917.0690.00%
Public order1713.51-15.00%
Robbery1312.09225.00%
Shoplifting129.24-14.29%
Drugs88.5360.00%
Burglary55.69-37.50%
Vehicle crime53.55-37.50%
Bicycle theft33.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons12.13-50.00%
Other crime10.71-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54171.343.85%
Violence and sexual offences4338.39-17.31%
Anti-social behaviour3630.57-28.00%
Theft from the person2825.607.69%
Public order2019.9166.67%
Shoplifting1414.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.95-33.33%
Burglary87.1133.33%
Vehicle crime85.69-20.00%
Bicycle theft55.69-16.67%
Drugs53.55-72.22%
Robbery43.55-42.86%
Other crime42.84300.00%
Possession of weapons22.84100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52196.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences5236.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour5036.970.00%
Theft from the person2635.550.00%
Shoplifting2118.490.00%
Drugs1814.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson1512.800.00%
Public order1210.660.00%
Vehicle crime108.530.00%
Robbery77.110.00%
Bicycle theft64.980.00%
Burglary64.270.00%
Possession of weapons14.270.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202415
July 20242
May 20246
April 202473
March 20245
January 202434
December 202324
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 20247
April 202435
January 202441
December 202332
November 202354
October 202352

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202443
July 20241
April 202450
March 20244
January 202446
December 202346
November 202343
October 202352

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202415
April 202432
January 202425
December 202312
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202419
December 202317
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 202415
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202460
April 202456
January 202427
December 202332
November 202336
October 202350

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chapel Market
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Penton Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. White Lion Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Angel
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Chapel Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pentonville Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. White Conduit Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 30. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1