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

Overview of Crime in EC1V 9BP

OLD STREET, EC1V 9BP, Islington has recorded a total of 326 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.66 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 9BP 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 9BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 9BP, encompassing approximately 5463 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

EC1V 9BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 24
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 23
  • Lever Street with total crimes: 22

OLD STREET, EC1V 9BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7059.6634.62%
Anti-social behaviour5612.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences4810.25-29.41%
Other theft308.78400.00%
Shoplifting255.4978.57%
Burglary194.5872.73%
Robbery153.480.00%
Public order142.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.5655.56%
Drugs102.56-44.44%
Bicycle theft91.83350.00%
Other crime71.65250.00%
Vehicle crime71.28133.33%
Possession of weapons21.28100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6849.603300.00%
Anti-social behaviour5612.450.00%
Theft from the person5210.251633.33%
Drugs189.521700.00%
Robbery153.290.00%
Public order142.751300.00%
Shoplifting142.560.00%
Burglary112.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.01800.00%
Other theft61.65500.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.550.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.28-95.51%
Public order30.73-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8960.032866.67%
Anti-social behaviour5416.290.00%
Other theft429.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.691800.00%
Shoplifting266.950.00%
Vehicle crime174.760.00%
Robbery173.110.00%
Burglary163.110.00%
Public order122.931100.00%
Bicycle theft72.200.00%
Drugs51.2866.67%
Other crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs31.65200.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.550.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5951.06-11.94%
Violence and sexual offences4410.80-21.43%
Other theft428.05-23.64%
Anti-social behaviour417.69-24.07%
Shoplifting207.50-13.04%
Robbery143.66-17.65%
Burglary132.5630.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.38140.00%
Public order112.2083.33%
Vehicle crime92.010.00%
Bicycle theft81.65300.00%
Drugs41.46-55.56%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6757.47-1.47%
Violence and sexual offences5612.2636.59%
Other theft5510.255.77%
Anti-social behaviour5410.070.00%
Shoplifting239.88228.57%
Robbery174.21-10.53%
Burglary103.11-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.8350.00%
Drugs91.6550.00%
Public order61.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Bicycle theft20.92-81.82%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6854.3628.30%
Anti-social behaviour5412.45-8.47%
Other theft529.881.96%
Violence and sexual offences419.52-38.81%
Robbery197.505.56%
Public order153.4887.50%
Burglary132.758.33%
Bicycle theft112.3837.50%
Shoplifting72.0116.67%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Drugs61.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-73.33%
Other crime10.73-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6757.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour5912.260.00%
Theft from the person5310.800.00%
Other theft519.700.00%
Robbery189.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.290.00%
Burglary122.750.00%
Drugs92.200.00%
Public order81.650.00%
Bicycle theft81.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Shoplifting61.100.00%
Other crime31.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202456
April 202454
January 202441
December 202354
November 202354
October 202359

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 202442
January 202442
December 202355
November 202352
October 202351

A total of 468 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202452
July 20243
May 20244
April 202489
March 20243
January 202459
December 202367
November 202368
October 202353

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202468
July 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202444
December 202356
November 202341
October 202367

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202417
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 202416
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202417
January 202414
December 202317
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
April 202426
January 202420
December 202323
November 20237
October 20236

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 9BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Martha'S Buildings
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total23
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Lever Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Galway Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. City Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. B144
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nile Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Chart Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1