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

Overview of Crime in EC1V 9JN

OLD STREET, EC1V 9JN, Islington has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.28 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 9JN 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 9JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 9JN, encompassing approximately 9384 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-7.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)

EC1V 9JN 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 9JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5227.28-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences495.54-7.55%
Theft from the person365.2250.00%
Shoplifting243.84118.18%
Other theft202.56233.33%
Criminal damage and arson142.13100.00%
Burglary131.4944.44%
Public order121.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime91.28800.00%
Bicycle theft80.96166.67%
Other crime70.8540.00%
Drugs60.75-25.00%
Robbery40.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6022.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences536.392550.00%
Theft from the person245.650.00%
Public order142.560.00%
Shoplifting111.490.00%
Burglary91.170.00%
Drugs80.960.00%
Robbery80.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.85250.00%
Other theft60.75500.00%
Other crime50.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary61.28-60.00%
Theft from the person30.64-93.33%
Bicycle theft10.32-90.00%
Public order10.11-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.11-93.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4524.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.480.00%
Other theft313.621450.00%
Shoplifting223.300.00%
Burglary152.34650.00%
Vehicle crime151.600.00%
Bicycle theft101.60900.00%
Public order81.07700.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21100.00%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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
Burglary10.64-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-85.71%
Other theft10.11-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-97.22%
Anti-social behaviour10.11-97.06%
Theft from the person10.11-97.30%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3723.238.82%
Other theft363.942.86%
Violence and sexual offences363.84-32.08%
Anti-social behaviour343.84-12.82%
Burglary143.6240.00%
Shoplifting141.49-6.67%
Vehicle crime101.49-9.09%
Bicycle theft91.07200.00%
Robbery90.9650.00%
Public order70.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.7540.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Drugs20.32-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.4460.61%
Anti-social behaviour395.65-15.22%
Other theft354.16-18.60%
Theft from the person343.7347.83%
Shoplifting153.62150.00%
Vehicle crime111.60175.00%
Burglary101.1711.11%
Robbery61.07-14.29%
Drugs50.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.53-66.67%
Public order30.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4621.52-4.17%
Other theft434.9016.22%
Violence and sexual offences334.58-37.74%
Theft from the person233.52-8.00%
Public order122.4571.43%
Burglary91.28125.00%
Bicycle theft90.96-18.18%
Robbery70.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-71.43%
Shoplifting60.64100.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-66.67%
Drugs30.43-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5324.9339.47%
Anti-social behaviour485.6517.07%
Other theft375.1123.33%
Theft from the person253.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.66133.33%
Vehicle crime122.240.00%
Bicycle theft111.28-31.25%
Public order71.17-30.00%
Drugs60.7550.00%
Robbery40.6433.33%
Burglary40.43-75.00%
Other crime30.43200.00%
Shoplifting30.32-57.14%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4122.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.370.00%
Other theft304.050.00%
Theft from the person203.200.00%
Bicycle theft162.130.00%
Burglary161.700.00%
Vehicle crime121.700.00%
Public order101.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.070.00%
Shoplifting70.960.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202460
April 202442
February 20241
January 202434
December 202339
November 202346
October 202348
September 202341

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202453
July 20242
June 20242
April 202434
February 20241
January 202436
December 202353
November 202333
October 202353
September 202338

A total of 248 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202424
May 20243
April 202445
February 20241
January 202437
December 202334
November 202323
October 202325
September 202320

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
May 20246
April 202415
March 20242
February 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
June 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241
April 202415
January 202410
December 202311
November 20234
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202321
September 20239

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 202431
March 20242
February 20241
January 202436
December 202335
November 202343
October 202337
September 202330

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 202312
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 202422
January 202414
December 202315
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 9JN 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. City Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Macclesfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. B144
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Mount Mills
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Seward Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dallington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Goswell Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Great Sutton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Berry Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1