KING SQUARE, EC1V 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1V 8DB

KING SQUARE, EC1V 8DB, Islington has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.74 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 8DB, encompassing approximately 12400 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (14.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Burglary: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

EC1V 8DB 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

KING SQUARE, EC1V 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6317.7414.55%
Violence and sexual offences435.08-2.27%
Burglary213.4790.91%
Theft from the person201.6981.82%
Other theft161.61220.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.2950.00%
Public order90.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime90.73125.00%
Drugs80.73-11.11%
Bicycle theft60.65200.00%
Other crime50.4866.67%
Shoplifting40.40-60.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5514.4322.22%
Violence and sexual offences444.4429.41%
Public order123.55140.00%
Burglary110.97-38.89%
Theft from the person110.89-67.65%
Shoplifting100.8925.00%
Drugs90.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.73700.00%
Other theft50.65-79.17%
Vehicle crime40.40-75.00%
Other crime30.32-25.00%
Robbery30.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4516.6132.35%
Theft from the person343.63112.50%
Violence and sexual offences342.74-2.86%
Other theft242.7433.33%
Burglary181.9480.00%
Vehicle crime161.45100.00%
Shoplifting81.29700.00%
Drugs70.6575.00%
Robbery60.56100.00%
Public order50.48-37.50%
Other crime40.4033.33%
Bicycle theft40.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.10-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour342.82-8.11%
Other theft182.7420.00%
Theft from the person161.4514.29%
Burglary101.29100.00%
Public order80.81700.00%
Vehicle crime80.65-27.27%
Bicycle theft50.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-50.00%
Drugs40.32100.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.08-92.31%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4512.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.63-24.49%
Other theft152.98-46.43%
Theft from the person141.2127.27%
Shoplifting131.13225.00%
Vehicle crime111.0537.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.8933.33%
Burglary50.65-44.44%
Robbery40.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.32-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Drugs20.16-77.78%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Public order10.08-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4914.116.52%
Violence and sexual offences303.95-40.00%
Other theft282.420.00%
Theft from the person112.26-15.38%
Burglary90.89800.00%
Drugs90.7350.00%
Vehicle crime80.73-63.64%
Bicycle theft70.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.56-40.00%
Public order60.48-53.85%
Robbery60.480.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Other crime20.32-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour464.036.98%
Other theft283.7164.71%
Vehicle crime222.26100.00%
Public order131.7718.18%
Theft from the person131.058.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.05-9.09%
Robbery60.81200.00%
Drugs60.48200.00%
Bicycle theft40.48-50.00%
Shoplifting40.32-20.00%
Other crime30.32200.00%
Burglary10.24-90.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.470.00%
Other theft172.420.00%
Theft from the person121.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.970.00%
Vehicle crime110.890.00%
Public order110.890.00%
Burglary100.890.00%
Bicycle theft80.810.00%
Shoplifting50.650.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202455
April 202445
January 202434
December 202337
November 202349
October 202346
September 202343

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202418
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202444
April 202434
January 202435
December 202345
November 202330
October 202350
September 202330

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202434
January 202416
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202424
January 202418
December 202315
November 202328
October 202328
September 202317

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20236
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20248
January 20241
December 202313
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202416
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202322
September 202311

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 8DB 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. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Macclesfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Elia Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tompion Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Mount Mills
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Dallington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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