EC1R 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 3AB

EC1R 3AB, Islington has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.42 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 3AB, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1R 3AB area, explore the EC1R 3AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)

EC1R 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9

EC1R 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4566.42-15.09%
Theft from the person4014.37122.22%
Other theft3112.7793.75%
Violence and sexual offences309.9011.11%
Burglary109.5825.00%
Public order103.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.19125.00%
Bicycle theft72.87250.00%
Vehicle crime72.2440.00%
Robbery72.24250.00%
Shoplifting72.24-50.00%
Drugs32.24-25.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5353.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences2716.92575.00%
Theft from the person188.62800.00%
Other theft165.75700.00%
Shoplifting145.110.00%
Public order124.47300.00%
Burglary83.830.00%
Vehicle crime52.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60300.00%
Drugs41.28300.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.150.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.39-33.33%
Theft from the person61.92-90.62%
Other theft41.92-91.11%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-93.94%
Drugs10.64-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6484.30611.11%
Anti-social behaviour4520.440.00%
Other theft4514.37800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3314.37450.00%
Shoplifting2010.540.00%
Drugs116.390.00%
Vehicle crime103.510.00%
Burglary103.190.00%
Public order93.19800.00%
Robbery62.870.00%
Bicycle theft61.920.00%
Other crime41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.87500.00%
Other theft51.920.00%
Public order11.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-96.97%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3855.24-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.13-34.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.54-8.00%
Theft from the person207.34-51.22%
Burglary146.39-12.50%
Drugs114.47120.00%
Public order83.5133.33%
Shoplifting72.550.00%
Robbery52.2425.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-33.33%
Other crime11.280.00%

In December 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 theft5070.57-15.25%
Violence and sexual offences5015.9721.95%
Theft from the person4115.9710.81%
Anti-social behaviour2513.09-40.48%
Burglary167.98100.00%
Shoplifting75.1175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-33.33%
Public order61.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.920.00%
Drugs51.9266.67%
Robbery41.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Bicycle theft10.96-83.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5974.4118.00%
Anti-social behaviour4218.847.69%
Violence and sexual offences4113.41-2.38%
Theft from the person3713.0985.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.8280.00%
Burglary82.87-20.00%
Robbery82.5560.00%
Public order72.55-63.16%
Vehicle crime62.24200.00%
Bicycle theft61.92-14.29%
Shoplifting41.92-42.86%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5067.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4215.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour3913.410.00%
Theft from the person2012.450.00%
Public order196.390.00%
Burglary106.070.00%
Bicycle theft73.190.00%
Shoplifting72.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.240.00%
Robbery51.600.00%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202453
April 202445
January 202423
December 202325
November 202342
October 202339

A total of 257 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202418
July 20242
May 20246
April 202464
March 20249
January 202420
December 202341
November 202337
October 202320

A total of 300 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
July 20242
May 20244
April 202445
March 20245
January 202438
December 202350
November 202359
October 202350

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202410
January 202414
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 20244
May 20242
April 202433
March 20246
February 20241
January 202433
December 202350
November 202341
October 202342

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202420
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Benjamin Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Clerkenwell Green
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St John'S Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 19. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 20. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 27. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Turnmill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1