CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1V 1AJ

CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AJ, Islington has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.43 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1V postcode area, which has experienced 245 crimes and a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC1V 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 1AJ, encompassing approximately 8492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

EC1V 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lever Street with total crimes: 22
  • Galway Street with total crimes: 11
  • City Road with total crimes: 10

CITY ROAD, EC1V 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6125.431.67%
Violence and sexual offences407.18-11.11%
Burglary214.7190.91%
Theft from the person202.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.3640.00%
Other theft141.6555.56%
Vehicle crime111.65266.67%
Public order91.30-30.77%
Robbery61.0620.00%
Other crime60.71200.00%
Drugs60.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.71300.00%
Shoplifting30.47-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6022.0227.66%
Violence and sexual offences457.0755.17%
Public order135.30160.00%
Burglary111.53-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.30900.00%
Shoplifting101.1842.86%
Other theft91.18-52.63%
Drugs91.0612.50%
Theft from the person81.06-63.64%
Robbery50.9425.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-76.92%
Other crime20.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4721.4323.68%
Violence and sexual offences295.53-6.45%
Theft from the person223.4169.23%
Burglary192.5935.71%
Other theft192.245.56%
Vehicle crime132.2485.71%
Drugs81.53100.00%
Shoplifting70.94600.00%
Public order50.82-16.67%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Bicycle theft40.4733.33%
Other crime40.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.43-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences314.47-29.55%
Other theft183.655.88%
Burglary142.12180.00%
Theft from the person131.658.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Vehicle crime70.82-46.15%
Public order60.82200.00%
Drugs40.7133.33%
Bicycle theft30.4750.00%
Robbery30.35-25.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.12-93.75%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.7862.96%
Anti-social behaviour425.18-4.55%
Other theft174.95-19.05%
Shoplifting162.00300.00%
Vehicle crime131.8844.44%
Theft from the person121.5371.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.410.00%
Burglary50.82-44.44%
Robbery40.59-20.00%
Drugs30.47-66.67%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4418.37-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences275.18-25.00%
Other theft213.185.00%
Drugs92.47350.00%
Vehicle crime91.06-47.06%
Burglary91.060.00%
Theft from the person71.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.82-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.82133.33%
Robbery50.8225.00%
Public order50.59-61.54%
Shoplifting40.590.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4620.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.420.00%
Other theft204.240.00%
Vehicle crime172.360.00%
Public order132.000.00%
Burglary91.530.00%
Theft from the person81.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.940.00%
Robbery40.940.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202419
January 202414
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202460
April 202447
January 202438
December 202342
November 202344
October 202346

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
April 202429
January 202431
December 202344
November 202327
October 202336

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 90 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202422
January 202413
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202419
January 202418
December 202317
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20247
January 20241
December 202316
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lever Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Galway Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. City Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Macclesfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B144
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manningford Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. City Garden Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Micawber Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Wharf Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Provence Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Elia Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Mills
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Bletchley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Bletsoe Walk
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Underwood Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Alford Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Shaftesbury Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Wenlock Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Baldwin Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1