WHITECROSS STREET, EC1Y 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1Y 8AA

WHITECROSS STREET, EC1Y 8AA, City of London has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.41 per 1,000 population. This EC1Y 8AA 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 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1Y 8AA, encompassing approximately 3348 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (271.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EC1Y 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Bonhill Street with total crimes: 7

WHITECROSS STREET, EC1Y 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2942.4131.82%
Other theft268.66271.43%
Violence and sexual offences217.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.27-20.00%
Shoplifting124.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime113.581000.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2914.29%
Robbery52.3925.00%
Bicycle theft51.4925.00%
Burglary31.49-25.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Public order20.90-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2235.8483.33%
Violence and sexual offences216.57110.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.270.00%
Shoplifting145.97600.00%
Public order114.18175.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2916.67%
Other theft72.09-12.50%
Bicycle theft42.09100.00%
Robbery41.190.00%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Drugs31.19200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1213.7433.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.5825.00%
Other theft82.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.390.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.60-83.33%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.5233.33%
Other theft103.58-33.33%
Theft from the person92.99-60.87%
Violence and sexual offences82.6960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.39200.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Burglary41.19-50.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2323.00-53.06%
Other theft156.87-37.50%
Shoplifting94.48-47.06%
Burglary82.6960.00%
Bicycle theft72.3916.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-72.22%
Public order41.49-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.60-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4947.79250.00%
Other theft2414.6371.43%
Violence and sexual offences187.1738.46%
Shoplifting175.38142.86%
Public order115.0857.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.29125.00%
Drugs72.69250.00%
Bicycle theft62.0920.00%
Burglary51.79150.00%
Robbery51.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1423.60-12.50%
Theft from the person144.1875.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.18550.00%
Public order73.8840.00%
Shoplifting72.09-53.33%
Bicycle theft52.090.00%
Robbery51.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1933.33%
Burglary21.190.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1619.41-60.00%
Shoplifting154.78-25.00%
Theft from the person84.48-75.76%
Criminal damage and arson52.3925.00%
Bicycle theft51.49-54.55%
Public order51.49-28.57%
Drugs31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-66.67%
Burglary20.90-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-88.89%
Robbery10.60-85.71%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4049.2833.33%
Theft from the person3311.953.12%
Shoplifting209.86122.22%
Violence and sexual offences185.97-41.94%
Bicycle theft115.3822.22%
Anti-social behaviour93.29-35.71%
Robbery72.690.00%
Public order72.09133.33%
Vehicle crime62.09-33.33%
Burglary61.79100.00%
Drugs41.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3248.09-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences319.56-11.43%
Other theft309.26-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour148.9616.67%
Vehicle crime94.1812.50%
Bicycle theft92.69-18.18%
Shoplifting92.69-30.77%
Robbery72.690.00%
Drugs62.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-55.56%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Public order30.90-75.00%
Burglary30.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4458.84-6.38%
Theft from the person3513.1434.62%
Violence and sexual offences3510.450.00%
Shoplifting1310.4518.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.88-14.29%
Public order123.58100.00%
Bicycle theft113.58-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.2912.50%
Vehicle crime82.6914.29%
Robbery72.3975.00%
Burglary52.09-16.67%
Drugs41.49-20.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4754.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences3514.040.00%
Theft from the person2610.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.770.00%
Bicycle theft124.180.00%
Shoplifting113.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.290.00%
Vehicle crime72.390.00%
Burglary62.090.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Drugs51.790.00%
Robbery41.490.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 281 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415
April 202424
March 202414
February 202416
January 202440
December 202330
November 202344
October 202347

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 292 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
July 202412
June 20249
May 202423
April 202449
March 202414
February 20248
January 202433
December 202332
November 202335
October 202326

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 202418
March 202413
February 20242
January 202418
December 202331
November 202335
October 202335

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249
April 202417
March 20247
February 202415
January 202420
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202314

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
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1Y 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Other theft8
    Vehicle crime7
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Moor Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. London Wall
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Milton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 14. Helmet Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. St Lukes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Sutton Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Featherstone Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dufferin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Banner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Sycamore Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Middle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Mitchell Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Lamb'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cahill Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Garrett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Roscoe Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1