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

Overview of Crime in EC1R 1XU

AMWELL STREET, EC1R 1XU, Islington has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.61 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 1XU 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 1XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 1XU, encompassing approximately 2384 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-25.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (550.00% increase)

EC1R 1XU 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 1XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4082.6111.11%
Anti-social behaviour3516.77-25.53%
Other theft2614.68550.00%
Theft from the person2510.9066.67%
Burglary1610.48128.57%
Shoplifting126.719.09%
Public order115.0310.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.6150.00%
Bicycle theft83.77300.00%
Drugs73.3540.00%
Vehicle crime52.9425.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4762.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3619.71-5.26%
Theft from the person1515.10-74.58%
Shoplifting116.29-8.33%
Public order104.6111.11%
Burglary74.19-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.940.00%
Drugs52.5225.00%
Vehicle crime42.10-42.86%
Other theft41.68-88.57%
Robbery21.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5998.13103.45%
Anti-social behaviour4724.74104.35%
Violence and sexual offences3819.7111.76%
Other theft3515.940.00%
Shoplifting1214.68500.00%
Burglary115.0322.22%
Public order94.610.00%
Vehicle crime73.77-36.36%
Robbery62.94100.00%
Drugs42.52-63.64%
Bicycle theft41.68-33.33%
Other crime21.680.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3575.9016.67%
Violence and sexual offences3414.6841.67%
Theft from the person2914.2670.59%
Anti-social behaviour2312.16-8.00%
Drugs119.651000.00%
Vehicle crime114.61120.00%
Public order94.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.77-25.00%
Burglary93.77125.00%
Bicycle theft63.77100.00%
Robbery32.520.00%
Shoplifting21.26-33.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3057.03-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour2512.58-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences2410.48-25.00%
Theft from the person1710.06-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson127.1350.00%
Public order65.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.52-44.44%
Burglary42.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.68-25.00%
Robbery31.2650.00%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Drugs10.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4673.81-9.80%
Violence and sexual offences3219.29-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour2813.42-28.21%
Theft from the person2411.7450.00%
Vehicle crime910.060.00%
Burglary83.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.350.00%
Public order83.3533.33%
Bicycle theft43.3533.33%
Drugs31.68-70.00%
Robbery21.26-77.78%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5188.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5021.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour3920.970.00%
Theft from the person1616.360.00%
Drugs106.710.00%
Robbery94.190.00%
Vehicle crime93.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.770.00%
Burglary63.350.00%
Public order62.520.00%
Bicycle theft32.520.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
April 202459
January 202429
December 202317
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
April 202435
January 202435
December 202330
November 202346
October 202351

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 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 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
December 20231
November 20233
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 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202447
April 202447
January 202423
December 202325
November 202328
October 202339

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
January 20249
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 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
April 202438
January 202434
December 202324
November 202332
October 202350

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

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 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 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
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 5 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 1XU 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