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

Overview of Crime in EC1V 9BJ

OLD STREET, EC1V 9BJ, Islington has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.46 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 9BJ 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 9BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 9BJ, encompassing approximately 6477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-11.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-22.95% decrease)

EC1V 9BJ 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
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

OLD STREET, EC1V 9BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5944.4631.11%
Anti-social behaviour479.11-11.32%
Violence and sexual offences477.26-22.95%
Other theft257.26257.14%
Shoplifting253.86108.33%
Burglary183.8680.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.7875.00%
Public order132.160.00%
Robbery122.019.09%
Bicycle theft71.8540.00%
Drugs71.08-22.22%
Other crime61.08100.00%
Vehicle crime60.93200.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6137.051425.00%
Anti-social behaviour539.420.00%
Theft from the person458.181025.00%
Public order136.951200.00%
Shoplifting122.010.00%
Robbery111.850.00%
Burglary101.700.00%
Drugs91.54800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39300.00%
Other theft71.24133.33%
Bicycle theft51.080.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.6233.33%
Other theft30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.31-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-80.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary73.55-53.33%
Bicycle theft61.08-40.00%
Theft from the person50.93-93.33%
Public order40.77-69.23%
Vehicle crime10.62-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7548.012400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4911.580.00%
Other theft417.561266.67%
Violence and sexual offences416.331950.00%
Shoplifting266.330.00%
Burglary154.01650.00%
Vehicle crime152.320.00%
Public order132.32550.00%
Robbery132.010.00%
Bicycle theft102.01400.00%
Drugs61.5450.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs43.090.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.62-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-88.89%
Other theft10.15-97.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5339.99-18.46%
Other theft438.18-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences426.64-20.75%
Anti-social behaviour346.48-40.35%
Shoplifting155.25-11.76%
Burglary142.3227.27%
Robbery132.160.00%
Vehicle crime112.01-21.43%
Bicycle theft101.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.5450.00%
Public order81.3914.29%
Drugs41.24-50.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6547.0927.45%
Anti-social behaviour5710.047.55%
Violence and sexual offences538.8023.26%
Other theft478.18-6.00%
Shoplifting177.26183.33%
Vehicle crime142.62250.00%
Robbery132.16-18.75%
Burglary112.01-15.38%
Drugs81.7033.33%
Public order71.24-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.0820.00%
Bicycle theft60.93-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5342.15-1.85%
Theft from the person518.182.00%
Other theft507.874.17%
Violence and sexual offences437.72-28.33%
Robbery166.646.67%
Public order162.47128.57%
Burglary132.470.00%
Bicycle theft92.01-18.18%
Drugs61.39-40.00%
Shoplifting60.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-72.22%
Vehicle crime40.77-63.64%
Other crime10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6047.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour549.260.00%
Theft from the person508.340.00%
Other theft487.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson187.410.00%
Robbery152.780.00%
Burglary132.320.00%
Bicycle theft112.010.00%
Vehicle crime111.700.00%
Drugs101.700.00%
Public order71.540.00%
Shoplifting51.080.00%
Other crime30.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202453
April 202449
January 202434
December 202357
November 202353
October 202354

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202318

A total of 271 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
April 202441
March 20243
February 20241
January 202443
December 202347
November 202350
October 202348

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202445
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 202475
March 20243
January 202453
December 202365
November 202351
October 202350

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 202413
March 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
April 20246
March 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202461
July 20244
June 20243
April 202441
March 20242
February 20241
January 202442
December 202353
November 202343
October 202360

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202415
January 202411
December 202314
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
June 20242
May 20247
April 202415
March 20242
February 20241
January 202414
December 202311
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
June 20241
April 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202426
January 202415
December 202317
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 9BJ 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. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Galway Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. City Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    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. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cowper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1