EC1Y 8JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1Y 8JJ

EC1Y 8JJ, Islington has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.61 per 1,000 population. This EC1Y 8JJ 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 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1Y 8JJ, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (342.86% increase)

EC1Y 8JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 38
  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 24
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 12

EC1Y 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4058.6117.65%
Shoplifting3411.3341.67%
Other theft319.63342.86%
Anti-social behaviour278.78-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.64-18.75%
Vehicle crime127.36500.00%
Bicycle theft83.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.270.00%
Burglary71.9816.67%
Robbery61.98-25.00%
Public order51.70-28.57%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3447.28385.71%
Violence and sexual offences329.63357.14%
Anti-social behaviour309.060.00%
Shoplifting248.491100.00%
Robbery86.800.00%
Other theft72.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.9840.00%
Public order71.98600.00%
Burglary61.980.00%
Bicycle theft51.70150.00%
Other crime31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.490.00%
Theft from the person71.980.00%
Other theft61.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.7025.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.57-83.33%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.4450.00%
Other theft93.40-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.55250.00%
Theft from the person71.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98100.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Burglary30.85-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.85-71.43%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1415.01-74.07%
Other theft103.96-62.96%
Shoplifting82.83-79.49%
Bicycle theft72.27-22.22%
Burglary71.98-36.36%
Public order21.98-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-92.86%
Vehicle crime10.57-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5463.70800.00%
Shoplifting3915.29550.00%
Violence and sexual offences2811.04300.00%
Other theft277.93170.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.64425.00%
Vehicle crime135.950.00%
Burglary113.68450.00%
Bicycle theft93.1180.00%
Public order92.55125.00%
Robbery72.55600.00%
Drugs31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1014.7225.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.83250.00%
Theft from the person61.980.00%
Shoplifting61.70-60.00%
Bicycle theft51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1333.33%
Public order41.130.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.59-53.12%
Other theft84.25-80.95%
Theft from the person62.27-85.37%
Bicycle theft51.70-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-42.86%
Public order41.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-88.89%
Burglary10.57-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4261.1610.53%
Theft from the person4111.895.13%
Shoplifting3211.6139.13%
Anti-social behaviour239.069.52%
Violence and sexual offences186.51-55.00%
Bicycle theft135.1044.44%
Robbery113.6810.00%
Burglary93.1180.00%
Vehicle crime92.550.00%
Public order82.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2775.00%
Drugs21.98-66.67%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4059.1714.29%
Theft from the person3911.330.00%
Other theft3811.04-24.00%
Shoplifting2310.7627.78%
Anti-social behaviour216.51-30.00%
Robbery105.9525.00%
Vehicle crime92.8312.50%
Bicycle theft92.55-25.00%
Drugs62.55100.00%
Burglary51.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-55.56%
Public order21.13-83.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5065.12-3.85%
Theft from the person3914.1630.00%
Violence and sexual offences3511.04-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour309.9115.38%
Shoplifting188.4920.00%
Bicycle theft125.10-7.69%
Public order123.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.40-25.00%
Robbery82.5533.33%
Vehicle crime82.27-27.27%
Burglary42.27-42.86%
Drugs31.13-57.14%
Other crime20.850.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5265.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences4214.720.00%
Theft from the person3011.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.490.00%
Shoplifting157.360.00%
Bicycle theft134.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.680.00%
Vehicle crime113.400.00%
Public order83.110.00%
Drugs72.270.00%
Burglary71.980.00%
Robbery61.980.00%
Other crime21.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
June 20241
April 202421
March 20244
February 20243
January 202423
December 202321
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 202427
March 202410
February 20248
January 202442
December 202338
November 202350
October 202352

A total of 317 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 202454
March 20246
February 20246
January 202441
December 202339
November 202339
October 202330

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
May 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 202428
March 20247
February 20242
January 202418
December 202340
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
June 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 202411
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248
April 202439
March 20246
February 202415
January 202432
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total38
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime7
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    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. Galway Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Milton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Norman Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pear Tree Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Helmet Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St Lukes Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Sutton Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Featherstone Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dufferin Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Banner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Sycamore Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2