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

Overview of Crime in EC1R 1XT

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1XT, Islington has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.49 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 1XT 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 1XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 1XT, encompassing approximately 2231 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-35.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (550.00% increase)

EC1R 1XT 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
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 9

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3886.492.70%
Anti-social behaviour3417.03-35.85%
Other theft2615.24550.00%
Theft from the person2511.6578.57%
Burglary1611.20128.57%
Shoplifting127.179.09%
Public order115.3810.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9333.33%
Bicycle theft83.59700.00%
Drugs73.5940.00%
Vehicle crime53.1425.00%
Other crime12.240.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5369.4610.42%
Violence and sexual offences3723.75-2.63%
Theft from the person1416.58-75.86%
Shoplifting116.27-8.33%
Public order104.9311.11%
Burglary74.48-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson63.140.00%
Drugs52.6925.00%
Vehicle crime42.24-20.00%
Other theft41.79-87.88%
Robbery21.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.90-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58103.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4825.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3821.5118.75%
Other theft3317.03-2.94%
Shoplifting1214.79500.00%
Burglary115.3822.22%
Public order94.930.00%
Robbery64.03100.00%
Vehicle crime52.69-54.55%
Drugs42.24-63.64%
Bicycle theft41.79-33.33%
Other crime21.790.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3479.7717.24%
Violence and sexual offences3215.2445.45%
Theft from the person2914.3470.59%
Anti-social behaviour2413.00-14.29%
Drugs1110.760.00%
Vehicle crime114.93120.00%
Public order94.9350.00%
Burglary94.03125.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft63.59100.00%
Robbery32.690.00%
Shoplifting21.34-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2960.05-34.09%
Anti-social behaviour2813.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences2212.55-29.03%
Theft from the person179.86-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson127.6250.00%
Public order65.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.69-37.50%
Burglary42.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.79-25.00%
Robbery31.340.00%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Other crime21.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4475.74-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences3119.72-38.00%
Anti-social behaviour2813.89-37.78%
Theft from the person2412.5560.00%
Burglary810.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.590.00%
Vehicle crime83.590.00%
Public order83.5933.33%
Bicycle theft43.5933.33%
Other crime21.79100.00%
Drugs20.90-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5095.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences5022.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour4522.410.00%
Theft from the person1520.170.00%
Drugs106.720.00%
Robbery94.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.030.00%
Vehicle crime83.590.00%
Burglary63.590.00%
Public order62.690.00%
Bicycle theft32.690.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
April 202458
January 202429
December 202317
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
April 202433
January 202434
December 202329
November 202344
October 202350

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 202411
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202453
April 202448
January 202424
December 202328
November 202328
October 202345

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
April 202438
January 202432
December 202322
November 202331
October 202350

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 1XT 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. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pentonville Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penton Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 15. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Garnault Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1