WORSHIP STREET, EC2A 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 2AH

WORSHIP STREET, EC2A 2AH, Islington has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 144.41 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 2AH, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2A 2AH area, explore the EC2A 2AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)

EC2A 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 25
  • Martha'S Buildings with total crimes: 24

WORSHIP STREET, EC2A 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77144.4116.67%
Other theft4237.57180.00%
Violence and sexual offences3820.4922.58%
Shoplifting3618.5463.64%
Anti-social behaviour2417.5620.00%
Robbery2211.7110.00%
Burglary1610.73300.00%
Vehicle crime107.81900.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.8828.57%
Public order84.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft63.90500.00%
Drugs52.93-64.29%
Possession of weapons22.44100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66104.89371.43%
Violence and sexual offences3132.20181.82%
Shoplifting2215.12450.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.730.00%
Robbery209.761900.00%
Other theft159.76200.00%
Drugs147.321300.00%
Public order126.8371.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.85600.00%
Burglary43.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1421.9516.67%
Violence and sexual offences116.83175.00%
Public order75.37250.00%
Other theft53.4225.00%
Shoplifting42.44-69.23%
Drugs11.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.9862.50%
Theft from the person126.34-36.84%
Other theft45.85-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1930.25-80.41%
Other theft119.27-71.79%
Violence and sexual offences95.37-65.38%
Shoplifting84.39-78.38%
Public order43.90-63.64%
Bicycle theft31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-60.00%
Drugs20.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-88.89%
Burglary10.98-88.89%
Robbery10.49-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97137.09708.33%
Other theft3947.321200.00%
Shoplifting3719.03640.00%
Violence and sexual offences2618.05100.00%
Robbery2112.68320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.251700.00%
Public order118.78266.67%
Vehicle crime95.370.00%
Burglary94.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.39150.00%
Drugs52.44-37.50%
Bicycle theft32.4450.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.83333.33%
Theft from the person126.3471.43%
Drugs85.850.00%
Shoplifting53.90-68.75%
Robbery52.440.00%
Public order32.44-40.00%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.03-44.83%
Theft from the person77.81-89.23%
Public order53.42-37.50%
Other theft42.44-92.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-91.18%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-95.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person65125.38-9.72%
Other theft5331.711.92%
Violence and sexual offences3425.86-33.33%
Shoplifting2916.5926.09%
Anti-social behaviour2014.15-25.93%
Robbery129.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime105.8542.86%
Criminal damage and arson94.8850.00%
Drugs94.3928.57%
Public order84.3960.00%
Bicycle theft43.9033.33%
Burglary31.95-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72137.582.86%
Other theft5235.1310.64%
Violence and sexual offences5125.37-3.77%
Anti-social behaviour2724.880.00%
Shoplifting2313.1721.05%
Robbery1411.220.00%
Burglary86.83-20.00%
Drugs73.90-22.22%
Vehicle crime73.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.42-45.45%
Public order52.93-50.00%
Other crime52.44150.00%
Bicycle theft32.44-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70140.996.06%
Violence and sexual offences5334.15-11.67%
Other theft4725.86-34.72%
Anti-social behaviour2722.93-6.90%
Shoplifting1913.1726.67%
Robbery149.27-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson116.8357.14%
Public order105.37100.00%
Burglary104.880.00%
Vehicle crime104.88100.00%
Drugs94.880.00%
Bicycle theft54.39-44.44%
Other crime22.44100.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72151.73-14.29%
Theft from the person6635.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences6032.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour2929.270.00%
Robbery2214.1522.22%
Shoplifting1510.737.14%
Burglary107.320.00%
Drugs94.8828.57%
Bicycle theft94.39-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.3975.00%
Public order53.42-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.44-58.33%
Other crime12.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84151.240.00%
Theft from the person6640.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences4232.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2920.490.00%
Robbery1814.150.00%
Shoplifting148.780.00%
Vehicle crime126.830.00%
Bicycle theft115.850.00%
Burglary105.370.00%
Public order84.880.00%
Drugs73.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.420.00%
Possession of weapons41.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
February 20241
January 202420
December 202327
November 202327
October 202329
September 202329

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 431 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202415
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 202439
March 20243
February 20244
January 202453
December 202352
November 202347
October 202372
September 202384

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 241 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
July 20244
June 202413
May 20248
April 202437
March 20245
February 202416
January 202429
December 202323
November 202319
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
July 202411
June 20244
May 20249
April 202426
March 202413
February 20243
January 202434
December 202351
November 202353
October 202360
September 202342

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 643 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202466
July 202414
June 202412
May 202419
April 202497
March 202412
February 20247
January 202465
December 202372
November 202370
October 202366
September 202366

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 150 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
March 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total39
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime7
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total25
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Martha'S Buildings
    Total24
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Moor Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Bowl Court
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. London Liverpool Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Worship Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Plough Yard
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hewett Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Milton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Willow Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cowper Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Ravey Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Curtain Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Christina Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 28. Paul Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Mills Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Garden Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1