EC1V 8AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1V 8AR

EC1V 8AR, Islington has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.41 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 8AR 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 8AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 8AR, encompassing approximately 11130 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (5.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)

EC1V 8AR 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

EC1V 8AR 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 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6119.415.17%
Violence and sexual offences395.48-23.53%
Theft from the person223.5083.33%
Burglary191.9858.33%
Other theft151.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.3575.00%
Public order111.26-21.43%
Vehicle crime100.99233.33%
Drugs70.90-22.22%
Other crime60.63100.00%
Bicycle theft40.54100.00%
Robbery40.3633.33%
Shoplifting30.36-70.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5817.2531.82%
Violence and sexual offences515.2141.67%
Public order144.58180.00%
Burglary121.26-42.86%
Theft from the person121.08-57.14%
Shoplifting101.0842.86%
Drugs90.9012.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.81700.00%
Other theft60.72-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-80.00%
Other crime30.27-25.00%
Robbery30.27-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4417.8810.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.950.00%
Theft from the person283.2375.00%
Burglary212.5261.54%
Other theft201.8911.11%
Vehicle crime151.80114.29%
Drugs81.35100.00%
Shoplifting70.72600.00%
Robbery50.6366.67%
Bicycle theft50.450.00%
Public order50.45-16.67%
Other crime40.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.112.56%
Violence and sexual offences363.59-21.74%
Other theft183.2312.50%
Theft from the person161.6214.29%
Burglary131.44160.00%
Vehicle crime71.17-36.36%
Public order60.63500.00%
Bicycle theft50.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-50.00%
Drugs40.3633.33%
Robbery30.36-25.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.09-93.75%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.8258.62%
Anti-social behaviour394.13-22.00%
Other theft163.50-38.46%
Shoplifting161.44300.00%
Theft from the person141.4416.67%
Vehicle crime111.2657.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.9960.00%
Burglary50.72-44.44%
Robbery40.45-42.86%
Drugs30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.27-75.00%
Public order10.18-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5015.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.49-35.56%
Other theft262.614.00%
Theft from the person122.340.00%
Burglary91.0850.00%
Drugs80.81100.00%
Bicycle theft80.7260.00%
Vehicle crime70.72-58.82%
Public order70.63-50.00%
Robbery70.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-54.55%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5017.888.70%
Violence and sexual offences454.4955.17%
Other theft254.0456.25%
Vehicle crime172.2530.77%
Public order141.5355.56%
Theft from the person121.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.08-8.33%
Burglary60.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.54-28.57%
Drugs40.45100.00%
Shoplifting40.36-20.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Other crime30.27200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4614.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.130.00%
Other theft162.610.00%
Vehicle crime131.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.170.00%
Theft from the person121.080.00%
Burglary101.080.00%
Public order90.900.00%
Bicycle theft70.810.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202458
April 202444
January 202440
December 202339
November 202350
October 202350
September 202346

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202421
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 128 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202428
January 202416
December 202314
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202451
April 202436
January 202436
December 202346
November 202329
October 202345
September 202329

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202420
January 202418
December 202316
November 202326
October 202325
September 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202415
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 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
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 8AR 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. Tompion Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mount Mills
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Bletchley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Graham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Paget Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Rawstorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1