EC1R 4QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 4QU

EC1R 4QU, Islington has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.95 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 4QU 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 4QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 4QU, encompassing approximately 3020 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1R 4QU area, explore the EC1R 4QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)

EC1R 4QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Rosebery Avenue with total crimes: 7

EC1R 4QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3856.95-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences3212.5818.52%
Other theft2110.60320.00%
Theft from the person186.9550.00%
Burglary115.96120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.6460.00%
Public order82.6560.00%
Shoplifting82.65-27.27%
Drugs72.6540.00%
Vehicle crime72.32133.33%
Bicycle theft62.32200.00%
Robbery41.99300.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4241.397.69%
Violence and sexual offences2713.91-3.57%
Theft from the person128.94-72.73%
Shoplifting113.97-31.25%
Drugs53.640.00%
Burglary51.66-54.55%
Other theft51.66-84.85%
Public order51.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4465.23175.00%
Anti-social behaviour3914.5769.57%
Other theft3312.9157.14%
Violence and sexual offences2810.930.00%
Shoplifting169.271500.00%
Burglary115.300.00%
Vehicle crime73.64-22.22%
Drugs52.32-44.44%
Public order51.660.00%
Bicycle theft41.660.00%
Robbery31.32-25.00%
Other crime20.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2844.707.69%
Anti-social behaviour239.279.52%
Other theft217.62-25.00%
Theft from the person166.9523.08%
Burglary115.3057.14%
Vehicle crime93.64200.00%
Drugs92.98800.00%
Public order52.98400.00%
Robbery41.6633.33%
Bicycle theft41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-42.86%
Shoplifting11.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2839.07-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences269.2744.44%
Anti-social behaviour218.61-34.38%
Theft from the person136.95-31.58%
Burglary74.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3216.67%
Robbery32.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.99-40.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.66-66.67%
Public order10.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3848.34-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour3212.58-5.88%
Theft from the person1910.6058.33%
Violence and sexual offences186.29-51.35%
Robbery65.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9950.00%
Vehicle crime51.99-58.33%
Bicycle theft51.6666.67%
Burglary51.66150.00%
Public order51.66-28.57%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Drugs30.99-57.14%
Shoplifting10.99-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3954.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences3712.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.250.00%
Vehicle crime1211.260.00%
Theft from the person123.970.00%
Public order73.970.00%
Drugs72.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Robbery41.320.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
April 202439
January 202423
December 202321
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
April 202428
January 202428
December 202326
November 202318
October 202337

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202416
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 202433
January 202421
December 202328
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202444
January 202416
December 202313
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 4QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Manningford Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 9. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tompion Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Newcastle Row
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Pear Tree Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Farringdon Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Garnault Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Lloyd Baker Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Amwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1