FARRINGDON LANE, EC1R 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 3AJ

FARRINGDON LANE, EC1R 3AJ, Islington has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.54 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 3AJ, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (180.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (131.25% increase)

EC1R 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 17
  • Greenhill Rents with total crimes: 15
  • Charterhouse Street with total crimes: 10

FARRINGDON LANE, EC1R 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5982.54180.95%
Anti-social behaviour3920.29-18.75%
Other theft3713.41131.25%
Violence and sexual offences3412.7336.00%
Robbery1511.69400.00%
Burglary135.1644.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.4780.00%
Vehicle crime93.10200.00%
Bicycle theft73.10600.00%
Public order72.41-36.36%
Shoplifting72.41-50.00%
Drugs32.41-25.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4856.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences2516.51525.00%
Theft from the person218.60600.00%
Other theft167.22700.00%
Shoplifting145.500.00%
Public order114.81266.67%
Burglary93.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.10400.00%
Drugs41.72300.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.810.00%
Theft from the person31.3850.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.03-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%

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 order66.88-33.33%
Theft from the person62.06-93.10%
Other theft42.06-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-94.12%
Drugs10.69-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87106.62866.67%
Other theft5629.921020.00%
Anti-social behaviour4219.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3414.44466.67%
Shoplifting2011.690.00%
Vehicle crime146.880.00%
Robbery124.811100.00%
Burglary124.130.00%
Drugs104.130.00%
Public order93.44800.00%
Bicycle theft73.100.00%
Other crime42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%

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 person97.57800.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.10500.00%
Other theft52.060.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.69-97.14%
Theft from the person10.34-97.14%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5477.73-15.62%
Theft from the person3518.57-18.60%
Violence and sexual offences3512.04-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour2412.049.09%
Burglary168.250.00%
Drugs155.50150.00%
Shoplifting125.16100.00%
Robbery114.1337.50%
Public order93.7850.00%
Vehicle crime73.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6487.01-3.03%
Violence and sexual offences6022.0157.89%
Theft from the person4320.644.88%
Anti-social behaviour2214.79-37.14%
Burglary167.5760.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.500.00%
Robbery83.10-46.67%
Vehicle crime72.7516.67%
Public order62.410.00%
Shoplifting62.06-14.29%
Drugs62.0650.00%
Possession of weapons42.06100.00%
Bicycle theft11.38-83.33%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6684.950.00%
Theft from the person4122.7057.69%
Violence and sexual offences3814.10-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour3513.07-7.89%
Robbery1512.0466.67%
Burglary105.16-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.44200.00%
Shoplifting73.10-12.50%
Public order62.41-70.00%
Vehicle crime62.06100.00%
Bicycle theft62.06-14.29%
Drugs42.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.38-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6684.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences4722.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3816.160.00%
Theft from the person2613.070.00%
Public order208.940.00%
Burglary116.880.00%
Robbery93.780.00%
Shoplifting83.100.00%
Bicycle theft72.750.00%
Drugs42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202448
April 202442
January 202424
December 202322
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
July 20244
May 20242
April 202434
March 20246
February 20241
January 202435
December 202360
November 202338
October 202347

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 333 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202421
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 202487
March 20249
February 20241
January 202435
December 202343
November 202341
October 202326

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202414
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202412
January 202416
December 202316
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202416
July 20242
May 20244
April 202456
March 20245
January 202454
December 202364
November 202366
October 202366

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202320

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 202420
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202415
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Greenhill Rents
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Charterhouse Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Benjamin Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Clerkenwell Green
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bleeding Heart Yard
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St John'S Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Farringdon
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leo Yard
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 22. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 23. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cowcross Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Dallington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1