EC2A 1YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 1YA

EC2A 1YA, Islington has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This EC2A 1YA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC2A postcode area, which has experienced 302 crimes and a crime rate of 95.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC2A 1YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 1YA, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2A 1YA area, explore the EC2A 1YA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (107.14% increase)

EC2A 1YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9
  • Clerkenwell Green with total crimes: 9

EC2A 1YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44NA-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences30NA36.36%
Theft from the person29NA107.14%
Other theft22NA100.00%
Burglary14NA75.00%
Public order10NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson7NA16.67%
Bicycle theft6NA100.00%
Shoplifting6NA-53.85%
Robbery4NA33.33%
Drugs4NA100.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences22NA0.00%
Theft from the person14NA0.00%
Shoplifting13NA0.00%
Other theft11NA0.00%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45NA0.00%
Theft from the person41NA0.00%
Other theft28NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences27NA2600.00%
Shoplifting15NA0.00%
Drugs12NA0.00%
Vehicle crime8NA0.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Robbery5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30NA0.00%
Other theft28NA-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour26NA44.44%
Theft from the person16NA-50.00%
Burglary10NA-28.57%
Vehicle crime10NA66.67%
Drugs9NA80.00%
Public order7NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33NA-31.25%
Theft from the person32NA14.29%
Violence and sexual offences30NA11.11%
Anti-social behaviour18NA-45.45%
Burglary14NA40.00%
Vehicle crime6NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-40.00%
Shoplifting6NA50.00%
Drugs5NA400.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48NA29.73%
Anti-social behaviour33NA-10.81%
Theft from the person28NA75.00%
Violence and sexual offences27NA8.00%
Burglary10NA11.11%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Robbery8NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA25.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Shoplifting4NA100.00%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour37NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences25NA0.00%
Theft from the person16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Burglary9NA0.00%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
May 20241
April 202427
February 20241
January 202430
December 202330
November 202327
October 202325

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202454
April 202445
January 202426
December 202318
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202428
January 202428
December 202333
November 202348
October 202337

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202414
April 202441
January 202416
December 202332
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 202415
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 1YA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Clerkenwell Green
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 25. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1