FRIEND STREET, EC1V 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1V 7NS

FRIEND STREET, EC1V 7NS, Islington has recorded a total of 234 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.29 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 7NS 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 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 7NS, encompassing approximately 6630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (53.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)

EC1V 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Market with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Islington High Street with total crimes: 12

FRIEND STREET, EC1V 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4435.29-10.20%
Violence and sexual offences436.6453.57%
Shoplifting306.48130.77%
Other theft284.52211.11%
Theft from the person264.2262.50%
Burglary133.92225.00%
Vehicle crime121.96200.00%
Public order111.81175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6614.29%
Bicycle theft71.21133.33%
Robbery51.0625.00%
Drugs50.7566.67%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4921.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.392700.00%
Theft from the person164.22700.00%
Shoplifting132.410.00%
Other theft91.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.360.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.60-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61.06-90.91%
Public order10.90-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6640.571220.00%
Anti-social behaviour539.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences377.99825.00%
Other theft315.580.00%
Shoplifting254.680.00%
Robbery143.770.00%
Burglary132.110.00%
Public order111.961000.00%
Vehicle crime91.660.00%
Bicycle theft41.360.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.51-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-88.57%
Public order10.60-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.412.94%
Theft from the person305.287.14%
Anti-social behaviour264.52-18.75%
Other theft253.9219.05%
Shoplifting243.779.09%
Public order133.6262.50%
Robbery101.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-56.25%
Bicycle theft71.0675.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.56-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour325.13-13.51%
Theft from the person284.8347.37%
Shoplifting224.2237.50%
Other theft213.32-54.35%
Criminal damage and arson163.17166.67%
Robbery122.4171.43%
Public order81.81-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.21-12.50%
Bicycle theft41.06-20.00%
Drugs40.60-20.00%
Burglary40.60-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4630.772.22%
Anti-social behaviour376.942.78%
Violence and sexual offences375.58-31.48%
Theft from the person195.58-13.64%
Shoplifting162.87-30.43%
Public order92.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime81.36-46.67%
Robbery71.21-12.50%
Burglary71.0640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.9066.67%
Drugs50.75-37.50%
Other crime20.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5436.6531.71%
Other theft458.1428.57%
Anti-social behaviour366.79-26.53%
Shoplifting235.430.00%
Theft from the person223.470.00%
Public order153.327.14%
Vehicle crime152.2687.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.260.00%
Robbery81.3614.29%
Drugs81.2133.33%
Burglary51.21-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.75-25.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4934.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.390.00%
Other theft356.180.00%
Shoplifting235.280.00%
Theft from the person223.470.00%
Public order143.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.110.00%
Vehicle crime81.360.00%
Burglary81.210.00%
Robbery71.210.00%
Drugs61.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202449
April 202453
January 202426
December 202332
November 202337
October 202336
September 202349

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
July 20242
May 20246
April 202466
March 20245
January 202430
December 202328
November 202319
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20249
April 202431
January 202425
December 202321
November 202346
October 202345
September 202335

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202428
July 20241
April 202437
March 20244
January 202435
December 202334
November 202337
October 202354
September 202341

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202413
April 202425
January 202424
December 202322
November 202316
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202316
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 7NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chapel Market
    Total21
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    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. White Lion Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Angel
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Chapel Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Manningford Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. City Garden Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Elia Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 17. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tompion Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Duncan Terrace
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Graham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Vincent Terrace
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Pentonville Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1