CHISWELL STREET, EC1Y 4YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1Y 4YY

CHISWELL STREET, EC1Y 4YY, Islington has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.27 per 1,000 population. This EC1Y 4YY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1Y postcode area, which has experienced 81 crimes and a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC1Y 4YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1Y 4YY, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)

EC1Y 4YY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 24
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 12

CHISWELL STREET, EC1Y 4YY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3567.272.94%
Other theft3412.20183.33%
Theft from the person2811.8521.74%
Violence and sexual offences239.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.02-27.27%
Burglary135.5885.71%
Robbery114.53120.00%
Vehicle crime113.83266.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.83-33.33%
Drugs52.0966.67%
Public order51.74-58.33%
Bicycle theft51.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3455.42209.09%
Theft from the person2311.8564.29%
Violence and sexual offences238.02155.56%
Anti-social behaviour228.020.00%
Other theft127.6720.00%
Public order124.18140.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.1880.00%
Burglary73.140.00%
Bicycle theft52.44150.00%
Robbery51.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1419.87-17.65%
Shoplifting114.88-42.11%
Other theft103.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.14-16.67%
Public order51.74150.00%
Bicycle theft21.74-33.33%
Drugs10.70-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.1018.75%
Theft from the person176.62-32.00%
Other theft105.93-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.09-14.29%
Burglary42.09-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.39-40.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2530.33-55.36%
Other theft188.71-43.75%
Shoplifting166.27-65.22%
Violence and sexual offences75.58-66.67%
Burglary72.44-22.22%
Bicycle theft52.44150.00%
Public order31.74-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-75.00%
Drugs11.05-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.35-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5674.94300.00%
Shoplifting4619.52187.50%
Other theft3216.03128.57%
Violence and sexual offences2111.1590.91%
Anti-social behaviour127.32200.00%
Public order104.1842.86%
Burglary93.49125.00%
Vehicle crime93.140.00%
Drugs73.14250.00%
Robbery62.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.39-60.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1630.33-23.81%
Other theft145.5827.27%
Theft from the person144.8816.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.88175.00%
Public order73.8316.67%
Bicycle theft52.44150.00%
Robbery51.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3933.33%
Drugs21.39-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2124.75-47.50%
Theft from the person127.32-63.64%
Other theft114.18-73.17%
Public order63.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-60.00%
Drugs41.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.05-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.35-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4168.3217.14%
Shoplifting4014.2925.00%
Theft from the person3313.94-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences1611.50-52.94%
Bicycle theft155.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.23-41.18%
Vehicle crime103.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.49100.00%
Robbery82.7914.29%
Drugs62.79-14.29%
Public order52.0925.00%
Burglary31.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3570.41-5.41%
Theft from the person3512.20-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences3412.2021.43%
Shoplifting3211.8510.34%
Anti-social behaviour1711.1530.77%
Bicycle theft95.9312.50%
Vehicle crime83.140.00%
Drugs72.7940.00%
Robbery72.4416.67%
Burglary52.44-37.50%
Public order41.74-60.00%
Other crime41.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-55.56%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3769.37-27.45%
Theft from the person3612.905.88%
Shoplifting2912.5520.83%
Violence and sexual offences2810.11-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour139.76-31.58%
Public order104.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.4980.00%
Bicycle theft83.14-27.27%
Vehicle crime82.79300.00%
Burglary82.790.00%
Robbery62.79-40.00%
Drugs52.09-16.67%
Other crime21.740.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5174.250.00%
Theft from the person3417.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.850.00%
Shoplifting2411.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.370.00%
Bicycle theft116.620.00%
Robbery103.830.00%
Public order83.490.00%
Burglary82.790.00%
Drugs62.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.090.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202418
April 202432
March 202414
February 202411
January 202441
December 202335
November 202337
October 202351

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
June 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 323 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 202411
June 202419
May 202416
April 202446
March 202416
February 202421
January 202440
December 202332
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 327 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 202414
June 202417
May 202425
April 202456
March 202414
February 202412
January 202433
December 202335
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 202421
March 202411
February 20244
January 202416
December 202334
November 202328
October 202333

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
May 20243
April 202412
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 202317
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 202415
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
May 20241
April 20249
February 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1Y 4YY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total37
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime7
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Martha'S Buildings
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Moor Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Moorgate
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Circus Place
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. London Wall
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sutton Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Featherstone Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dufferin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Banner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Clere Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Mallow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Tabernacle Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Lamb'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cahill Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Garrett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1