EC1R 3BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 3BE

EC1R 3BE, Islington has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.11 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 3BE 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 3BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 3BE, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (161.54% increase)

EC1R 3BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Benjamin Street with total crimes: 9

EC1R 3BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4571.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour4214.54-14.29%
Other theft3413.58161.54%
Violence and sexual offences3310.9926.92%
Burglary1310.6744.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.2080.00%
Vehicle crime92.9180.00%
Robbery92.91200.00%
Public order72.91-41.67%
Shoplifting72.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft62.26500.00%
Drugs41.9433.33%
Other crime21.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4953.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences2615.84550.00%
Theft from the person208.40900.00%
Shoplifting146.460.00%
Other theft134.53550.00%
Public order124.20300.00%
Burglary93.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.91400.00%
Vehicle crime51.620.00%
Robbery31.620.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

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 offences44.200.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
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 order66.46-33.33%
Theft from the person61.94-91.89%
Other theft41.94-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-94.44%
Drugs10.65-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7494.06722.22%
Other theft5623.921020.00%
Anti-social behaviour4418.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3614.22500.00%
Shoplifting2011.640.00%
Vehicle crime126.460.00%
Burglary123.880.00%
Public order93.88800.00%
Drugs92.910.00%
Robbery72.910.00%
Bicycle theft62.260.00%
Other crime41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%

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 person96.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.91500.00%
Other theft51.940.00%
Public order11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-97.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4162.06-28.07%
Violence and sexual offences3713.25-32.73%
Anti-social behaviour2411.9614.29%
Theft from the person237.76-43.90%
Burglary157.43-6.25%
Drugs134.85160.00%
Shoplifting124.20100.00%
Public order83.8833.33%
Robbery52.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.62-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5775.31-6.56%
Violence and sexual offences5518.4241.03%
Theft from the person4117.787.89%
Anti-social behaviour2113.25-30.00%
Burglary166.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.17-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.5916.67%
Public order62.260.00%
Shoplifting61.94-14.29%
Robbery51.94-44.44%
Drugs51.6266.67%
Possession of weapons41.62300.00%
Bicycle theft11.29-83.33%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6173.691.67%
Violence and sexual offences3919.72-20.41%
Theft from the person3812.6180.95%
Anti-social behaviour3012.28-31.82%
Burglary109.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.23125.00%
Robbery92.9150.00%
Shoplifting72.91-12.50%
Public order62.26-70.00%
Vehicle crime61.94-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.94-14.29%
Other crime31.940.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.97-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6078.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences4919.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour4415.840.00%
Theft from the person2114.220.00%
Public order206.790.00%
Burglary106.460.00%
Shoplifting83.230.00%
Bicycle theft72.590.00%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Robbery62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Drugs30.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202449
April 202444
January 202424
December 202321
November 202330
October 202344

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 20244
May 20242
April 202436
March 20246
February 20241
January 202437
December 202355
November 202339
October 202349

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202420
July 20242
May 20246
April 202474
March 20249
January 202423
December 202341
November 202338
October 202321

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202412
January 202415
December 202316
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202413
July 20242
May 20244
April 202456
March 20245
January 202441
December 202357
November 202361
October 202360

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237

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 202412
July 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 20248
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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Benjamin Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Clerkenwell Green
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bleeding Heart Yard
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Farringdon
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leo Yard
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tompion Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 21. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 22. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cowcross Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Dallington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1