EC1R 3GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 3GB

EC1R 3GB, Islington has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.44 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 3GB 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 3GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 3GB, encompassing approximately 3173 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (121.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)

EC1R 3GB 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 3GB 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 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4567.44-16.67%
Theft from the person4214.18121.05%
Other theft3213.24113.33%
Violence and sexual offences3110.0814.81%
Burglary119.7737.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.47100.00%
Public order103.15-16.67%
Bicycle theft73.15250.00%
Vehicle crime72.2140.00%
Robbery72.21250.00%
Shoplifting72.21-50.00%
Drugs32.21-25.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5453.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences2717.02575.00%
Theft from the person198.51850.00%
Other theft155.99650.00%
Shoplifting144.730.00%
Public order124.41300.00%
Burglary83.780.00%
Vehicle crime52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.58400.00%
Drugs41.58300.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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 offences44.100.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
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 order66.30-33.33%
Theft from the person61.89-91.43%
Other theft41.89-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-94.29%
Drugs10.63-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7086.66677.78%
Other theft4822.06860.00%
Anti-social behaviour4415.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences3513.87483.33%
Shoplifting2011.030.00%
Drugs116.300.00%
Vehicle crime113.470.00%
Burglary113.470.00%
Public order93.47800.00%
Bicycle theft62.840.00%
Robbery51.890.00%
Other crime41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

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 person96.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.84500.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Public order11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.32-97.06%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3955.78-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences3412.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour2310.71-17.86%
Theft from the person217.25-50.00%
Burglary156.62-6.25%
Drugs114.73120.00%
Public order83.4733.33%
Shoplifting72.520.00%
Robbery52.2125.00%
Vehicle crime51.58-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-33.33%
Other crime11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5171.85-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences5116.0727.50%
Theft from the person4216.077.69%
Anti-social behaviour2813.24-33.33%
Burglary168.8260.00%
Shoplifting75.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-33.33%
Public order61.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.890.00%
Drugs51.8925.00%
Robbery41.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.26300.00%
Bicycle theft11.26-83.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5774.0614.00%
Anti-social behaviour4217.967.69%
Violence and sexual offences4013.24-9.09%
Theft from the person3912.6185.71%
Burglary1012.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1580.00%
Robbery82.8460.00%
Public order72.52-61.11%
Vehicle crime62.21200.00%
Bicycle theft61.89-14.29%
Drugs41.8933.33%
Shoplifting41.26-42.86%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5067.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences4415.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour3913.870.00%
Theft from the person2112.290.00%
Public order186.620.00%
Burglary105.670.00%
Bicycle theft73.150.00%
Shoplifting72.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Robbery51.580.00%
Possession of weapons31.580.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202454
April 202444
January 202423
December 202328
November 202342
October 202339

A total of 271 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202419
July 20242
May 20246
April 202470
March 20249
January 202421
December 202342
November 202339
October 202321

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202415
July 20242
May 20244
April 202448
March 20245
January 202439
December 202351
November 202357
October 202350

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20244
May 20242
April 202435
March 20246
February 20241
January 202434
December 202351
November 202340
October 202344

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 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
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 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 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 20234
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 3GB 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. Leo Yard
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 20. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 21. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 28. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1