RIVER STREET, EC1R 1XN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 1XN

RIVER STREET, EC1R 1XN, Islington has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.29 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 1XN 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 1XN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 1XN, encompassing approximately 2058 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-33.93% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)

EC1R 1XN 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

RIVER STREET, EC1R 1XN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46110.299.52%
Anti-social behaviour3722.35-33.93%
Theft from the person3017.98114.29%
Other theft3014.58650.00%
Shoplifting1814.5850.00%
Burglary168.7577.78%
Public order127.77-7.69%
Bicycle theft115.83450.00%
Vehicle crime85.34100.00%
Drugs83.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.8933.33%
Other crime13.890.00%
Robbery10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5683.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences4227.214100.00%
Theft from the person1420.41600.00%
Public order136.801200.00%
Shoplifting126.320.00%
Burglary95.830.00%
Drugs64.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.920.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Robbery31.940.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

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 person21.94-66.67%
Public order10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.490.00%

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 person63.40-91.89%
Public order12.92-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74145.281380.00%
Anti-social behaviour5935.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences5128.671175.00%
Other theft3724.780.00%
Public order1917.981800.00%
Shoplifting189.230.00%
Burglary128.750.00%
Robbery85.830.00%
Vehicle crime73.890.00%
Drugs63.400.00%
Bicycle theft52.920.00%
Other crime22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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 person54.86-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-92.00%
Public order11.94-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50113.2142.86%
Other theft3824.2922.58%
Theft from the person3518.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour2717.01-15.62%
Public order1713.1213.33%
Drugs138.2685.71%
Criminal damage and arson126.32-29.41%
Vehicle crime115.83120.00%
Burglary105.34150.00%
Shoplifting94.86125.00%
Bicycle theft64.37100.00%
Robbery52.92-16.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3587.94-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour3217.010.00%
Other theft3115.55-39.22%
Theft from the person2115.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.2054.55%
Public order158.26-25.00%
Drugs77.2916.67%
Robbery63.40500.00%
Vehicle crime52.92-44.44%
Shoplifting42.43-20.00%
Burglary41.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.94-40.00%
Other crime11.46-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51107.38-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences3924.78-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour3218.95-34.69%
Theft from the person2815.553.70%
Public order2013.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson119.72-8.33%
Vehicle crime95.3412.50%
Burglary84.3733.33%
Drugs63.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft52.9225.00%
Shoplifting52.43-37.50%
Other crime42.43300.00%
Possession of weapons21.94100.00%
Robbery10.97-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54127.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences5426.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour4926.240.00%
Theft from the person2723.810.00%
Drugs1813.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.750.00%
Public order125.830.00%
Robbery95.830.00%
Shoplifting84.370.00%
Vehicle crime83.890.00%
Burglary63.890.00%
Bicycle theft42.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.940.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 20242
May 20246
April 202474
March 20245
January 202435
December 202321
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20244
April 202437
January 202438
December 202331
November 202351
October 202354

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202442
July 20241
April 202451
March 20244
January 202450
December 202335
November 202339
October 202354

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 20246
April 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202418
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202417
December 202315
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 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 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202456
April 202459
January 202427
December 202332
November 202332
October 202349

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 202412
December 202317
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
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 1XN 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. Chapel Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Pentonville Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penton Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chapel Market
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 17. Grant Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 20. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. White Conduit Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1