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

Overview of Crime in EC1V 9NQ

OLD STREET, EC1V 9NQ, Hackney has recorded a total of 418 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1672.60 per 1,000 population. This EC1V 9NQ 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 9NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1V 9NQ, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (122) incidents (8.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (408.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

EC1V 9NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 60
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 36
  • Rivington Street with total crimes: 20

OLD STREET, EC1V 9NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1221672.608.93%
Other theft61488.18408.33%
Violence and sexual offences52244.09-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour43208.07-8.51%
Robbery29172.0611.54%
Drugs26116.04-31.58%
Burglary25104.04108.33%
Vehicle crime14100.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1156.02120.00%
Shoplifting1144.0283.33%
Public order944.0212.50%
Bicycle theft936.01200.00%
Possession of weapons336.01200.00%
Other crime312.00200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1121368.493633.33%
Violence and sexual offences64448.163100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47256.090.00%
Drugs38188.073700.00%
Robbery26152.050.00%
Burglary12104.040.00%
Other theft1248.02500.00%
Public order848.02700.00%
Vehicle crime732.010.00%
Shoplifting628.01500.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.010.00%
Bicycle theft320.010.00%
Possession of weapons112.000.00%
Other crime14.000.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person340.010.00%
Other theft212.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.000.00%
Public order18.000.00%
Drugs14.000.00%
Shoplifting14.000.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons14.000.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order324.01-82.35%
Theft from the person212.00-98.40%
Other theft18.00-98.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1251728.624066.67%
Other theft80500.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences63320.122000.00%
Anti-social behaviour46252.090.00%
Robbery36184.070.00%
Drugs22144.05633.33%
Public order1788.03750.00%
Vehicle crime1368.020.00%
Shoplifting1352.020.00%
Burglary1052.020.00%
Bicycle theft340.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.000.00%
Possession of weapons28.000.00%

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
Drugs344.02200.00%
Theft from the person312.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.00200.00%
Public order212.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.00-98.63%
Drugs14.00-93.75%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person901572.57-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences73360.131.39%
Other theft72292.10-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour42288.10-26.32%
Burglary23168.06-8.00%
Robbery2292.03-24.14%
Drugs1688.036.67%
Vehicle crime1264.02-47.83%
Shoplifting1148.0210.00%
Public order1144.02-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson944.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft736.01-22.22%
Possession of weapons428.01100.00%
Other crime116.010.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1401952.7040.00%
Other theft74560.202.78%
Violence and sexual offences72296.11-8.86%
Anti-social behaviour57288.1018.75%
Robbery29228.0816.00%
Burglary25116.0478.57%
Vehicle crime23100.0491.67%
Public order1992.0335.71%
Drugs1576.03-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson1260.02-20.00%
Shoplifting1048.0242.86%
Bicycle theft940.01-40.00%
Possession of weapons236.01-33.33%
Other crime18.000.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1001724.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences79400.142.60%
Other theft72316.11-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour48288.109.09%
Drugs27192.07200.00%
Robbery25108.04-10.71%
Bicycle theft15100.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson1560.0236.36%
Burglary1460.02-30.00%
Public order1456.027.69%
Vehicle crime1256.02-29.41%
Shoplifting748.0240.00%
Possession of weapons328.0150.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1001716.62-6.54%
Other theft93400.14-15.45%
Violence and sexual offences77372.138.45%
Anti-social behaviour44308.11-20.00%
Robbery28176.06-26.32%
Burglary20112.0411.11%
Vehicle crime1780.0321.43%
Public order1368.02-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1152.0237.50%
Bicycle theft944.02-47.06%
Drugs936.01-40.00%
Shoplifting536.01-44.44%
Possession of weapons220.01-50.00%
Other crime18.000.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1101924.690.00%
Theft from the person107440.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences71428.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55284.100.00%
Robbery38220.080.00%
Burglary18152.050.00%
Bicycle theft1772.030.00%
Drugs1568.020.00%
Vehicle crime1460.020.00%
Public order1456.020.00%
Shoplifting956.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson836.010.00%
Possession of weapons432.010.00%
Other crime116.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202413
January 202412
December 202323
November 202312
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202447
April 202446
January 202442
December 202357
November 202348
October 202344
September 202355

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202410
January 202423
December 202325
November 202314
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 904 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024112
July 20243
May 20242
April 2024125
March 20243
January 202490
December 2023140
November 2023100
October 2023100
September 2023107

A total of 557 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202464
July 20242
April 202463
March 20243
February 20241
January 202473
December 202372
November 202379
October 202377
September 202371

A total of 233 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
April 202436
January 202422
December 202329
November 202325
October 202328
September 202338

A total of 577 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202480
January 202472
December 202374
November 202372
October 202393
September 2023110

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
April 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202438
July 20241
April 202422
March 20243
February 20241
January 202416
December 202315
November 202327
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202417
March 20242
January 202411
December 202319
November 202314
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1V 9NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total60
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft10
    Robbery7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total36
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Robbery3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Boot Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calvert Avenue
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boundary Pass
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Boundary Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Anning Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ebor Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Rivington Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Haberdasher Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Shoreditch High Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chart Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Chance Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Willow Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hoxton Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1