EC1V 3SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1V 3SW

EC1V 3SW, Islington has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.29 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 3SW, encompassing approximately 9205 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1V 3SW area, explore the EC1V 3SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-10.45% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-37.68% decrease)

EC1V 3SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 24
  • Lever Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

EC1V 3SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6031.29-10.45%
Theft from the person476.5234.29%
Violence and sexual offences435.11-37.68%
Shoplifting274.6728.57%
Burglary212.9340.00%
Other theft212.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.2866.67%
Public order141.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime111.52266.67%
Drugs91.19-10.00%
Bicycle theft60.98100.00%
Other crime60.65100.00%
Robbery60.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6929.333350.00%
Anti-social behaviour677.500.00%
Theft from the person357.281066.67%
Shoplifting213.800.00%
Public order162.281500.00%
Burglary151.740.00%
Robbery121.630.00%
Drugs101.30900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.09800.00%
Other theft60.98500.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.330.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.65-95.31%
Public order30.33-70.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6432.052033.33%
Violence and sexual offences436.952050.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.670.00%
Other theft344.670.00%
Shoplifting303.690.00%
Burglary243.260.00%
Vehicle crime172.610.00%
Public order101.85900.00%
Drugs91.09200.00%
Robbery80.980.00%
Bicycle theft70.870.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Theft from the person30.33-93.62%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-95.00%
Public order10.22-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4726.946.82%
Violence and sexual offences405.11-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour384.35-17.39%
Other theft374.13-15.91%
Burglary154.0225.00%
Shoplifting131.63-56.67%
Robbery121.4120.00%
Vehicle crime111.30-26.67%
Public order101.1966.67%
Bicycle theft101.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.09-12.50%
Drugs40.76-55.56%
Other crime30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6431.5042.22%
Anti-social behaviour466.95-13.21%
Other theft445.002.33%
Theft from the person444.7851.72%
Shoplifting304.78233.33%
Vehicle crime153.26114.29%
Burglary121.639.09%
Robbery101.3011.11%
Drugs91.0912.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.9860.00%
Public order60.87-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.65-81.82%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5326.833.92%
Violence and sexual offences455.76-26.23%
Other theft434.892.38%
Theft from the person294.67-3.33%
Public order163.1577.78%
Burglary111.7422.22%
Bicycle theft111.190.00%
Robbery91.1980.00%
Shoplifting90.9812.50%
Drugs80.9814.29%
Vehicle crime70.87-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-68.75%
Other crime10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6128.5738.64%
Anti-social behaviour516.6313.33%
Other theft425.5435.48%
Theft from the person304.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson163.2677.78%
Bicycle theft111.74-26.67%
Vehicle crime111.19-8.33%
Public order91.19-10.00%
Burglary90.98-35.71%
Shoplifting80.98-27.27%
Drugs70.8716.67%
Robbery50.7625.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4524.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.890.00%
Other theft314.780.00%
Theft from the person273.370.00%
Bicycle theft152.930.00%
Burglary141.630.00%
Vehicle crime121.520.00%
Shoplifting111.300.00%
Public order101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.090.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202469
July 20242
April 202443
March 20242
January 202440
December 202364
November 202345
October 202361
September 202344

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 202311
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202424
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202435
July 20243
May 20243
April 202464
March 20243
January 202447
December 202344
November 202329
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202467
April 202443
January 202438
December 202346
November 202353
October 202351
September 202345

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 202434
January 202437
December 202344
November 202343
October 202342
September 202331

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202316
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
March 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202417
January 202411
December 202315
November 20237
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
April 202430
January 202413
December 202330
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 20248
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 3SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Martha'S Buildings
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lever Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Galway Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. King Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. City Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Macclesfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. B144
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Micawber Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Wharf Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Nile Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mount Mills
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. City Garden Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Bletchley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1