OLD STREET, EC1V 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1V 9AZ

OLD STREET, EC1V 9AZ, Islington has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.72 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 9AZ 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 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 9AZ, encompassing approximately 7659 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)

EC1V 9AZ 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
  • Galway Street with total crimes: 11

OLD STREET, EC1V 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4528.72-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences435.88-17.31%
Theft from the person265.61-3.70%
Shoplifting233.39109.09%
Other theft173.00183.33%
Public order122.22-7.69%
Burglary111.5783.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.4437.50%
Vehicle crime91.44800.00%
Bicycle theft81.1833.33%
Other crime61.0450.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Robbery20.26-71.43%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5526.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences527.182500.00%
Theft from the person276.79440.00%
Public order133.531200.00%
Shoplifting111.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.44300.00%
Robbery71.040.00%
Other theft60.91200.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Bicycle theft60.78500.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Other crime40.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft20.26-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73.1375.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.910.00%
Burglary30.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-71.43%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83.66-82.61%
Bicycle theft71.04-22.22%
Burglary70.91-46.15%
Other theft40.91-85.19%
Public order10.52-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.13-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4628.331433.33%
Anti-social behaviour366.011100.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.701550.00%
Other theft274.31440.00%
Shoplifting223.530.00%
Burglary132.87550.00%
Vehicle crime131.700.00%
Bicycle theft91.70200.00%
Public order91.18350.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26100.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.31-94.59%
Bicycle theft20.26-80.00%
Theft from the person20.26-94.74%
Burglary10.26-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.06%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-96.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3827.685.56%
Other theft374.9619.35%
Violence and sexual offences344.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour294.44-6.45%
Burglary143.7940.00%
Shoplifting141.83-6.67%
Bicycle theft101.8325.00%
Vehicle crime91.31-25.00%
Robbery81.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0460.00%
Public order61.04200.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Drugs20.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.8159.38%
Theft from the person366.6624.14%
Anti-social behaviour314.70-22.50%
Other theft314.05-27.91%
Shoplifting154.05150.00%
Vehicle crime121.96300.00%
Burglary101.5766.67%
Bicycle theft81.31-27.27%
Drugs61.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-16.67%
Robbery50.65-37.50%
Public order20.65-84.62%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4326.1130.30%
Anti-social behaviour405.61-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences325.22-36.00%
Theft from the person294.180.00%
Public order133.7962.50%
Bicycle theft111.700.00%
Robbery81.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-70.00%
Burglary60.7820.00%
Shoplifting60.78100.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-75.00%
Drugs20.39-75.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.530.00%
Other theft335.480.00%
Theft from the person294.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson203.790.00%
Vehicle crime122.610.00%
Bicycle theft111.570.00%
Drugs81.440.00%
Public order81.040.00%
Burglary51.040.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202455
April 202436
March 20243
February 20241
January 202429
December 202331
November 202340
October 202342

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202452
July 20242
June 20244
April 202433
March 20242
February 20241
January 202434
December 202351
November 202332
October 202350

A total of 251 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 202446
March 20243
February 20242
January 202438
December 202336
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 202312
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 202413
March 20242
February 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202320

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 202427
March 20245
February 20242
January 202437
December 202331
November 202343
October 202333

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202422
January 202414
December 202315
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 9AZ 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. Galway Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. King Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. B144
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mount Mills
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dallington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Goswell Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Great Sutton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cyrus Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Compton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Pear Tree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Helmet Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. St Lukes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1