EC1R 4SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1R 4SY

EC1R 4SY, Islington has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.45 per 1,000 population. This EC1R 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1R 4SY, encompassing approximately 2761 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1R 4SY area, explore the EC1R 4SY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EC1R 4SY area, visit the EC1R 4SY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-24.56% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)

EC1R 4SY 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: 15
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9

EC1R 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4364.45-24.56%
Theft from the person3015.57150.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.8645.00%
Other theft2510.50108.33%
Criminal damage and arson99.0580.00%
Burglary83.260.00%
Public order82.9014.29%
Shoplifting62.90-53.85%
Bicycle theft52.1766.67%
Vehicle crime51.8125.00%
Robbery51.8166.67%
Drugs31.8150.00%
Other crime21.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5752.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences2020.640.00%
Shoplifting137.240.00%
Theft from the person124.710.00%
Other theft124.340.00%
Burglary84.340.00%
Public order72.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.810.00%
Robbery31.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.36-97.62%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4673.860.00%
Theft from the person4216.650.00%
Other theft2915.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences2010.501900.00%
Shoplifting167.240.00%
Drugs125.790.00%
Vehicle crime104.340.00%
Burglary93.620.00%
Public order73.260.00%
Robbery52.530.00%
Bicycle theft51.810.00%
Other crime31.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-95.65%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3153.95-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour2511.22-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences239.05-39.47%
Theft from the person168.33-46.67%
Burglary135.79-13.33%
Vehicle crime84.71100.00%
Drugs82.9060.00%
Public order62.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-28.57%
Robbery51.81150.00%
Shoplifting51.81-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3864.0811.76%
Other theft3513.76-30.00%
Theft from the person3012.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.86-30.77%
Burglary159.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.43-22.22%
Shoplifting72.5375.00%
Drugs52.53400.00%
Public order41.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.45-33.33%
Robbery21.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.72-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5072.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour3918.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3414.120.00%
Theft from the person3012.310.00%
Burglary910.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.260.00%
Robbery83.260.00%
Vehicle crime62.900.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202457
April 202446
January 202425
December 202327
November 202339

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
April 202420
February 20241
January 202423
December 202338
November 202334

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202429
January 202431
December 202335
November 202350

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
May 20241
April 202442
January 202416
December 202330
November 202330

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 202416
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1R 4SY 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
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 18. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Turnmill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Newcastle Row
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pear Tree Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1