LEONARD STREET, EC2A 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2A 4AN

LEONARD STREET, EC2A 4AN, Islington has recorded a total of 356 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 194.00 per 1,000 population. This EC2A 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2A 4AN, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2A 4AN area, explore the EC2A 4AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (92) incidents (37.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (411.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-24.07% decrease)

EC2A 4AN 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

LEONARD STREET, EC2A 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92194.0037.31%
Other theft4650.14411.11%
Violence and sexual offences4125.07-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour3722.34-13.95%
Shoplifting3120.1640.91%
Burglary2116.8961.54%
Robbery2111.44-12.50%
Drugs1711.44-41.38%
Vehicle crime139.26333.33%
Criminal damage and arson127.0850.00%
Public order106.540.00%
Bicycle theft95.45350.00%
Other crime44.90100.00%
Possession of weapons22.18100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67156.402133.33%
Violence and sexual offences5436.512600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4329.430.00%
Drugs2923.432800.00%
Robbery2415.800.00%
Shoplifting2213.080.00%
Burglary1311.990.00%
Public order107.08900.00%
Other theft95.45800.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.900.00%
Vehicle crime34.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.630.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.54-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66.54-94.23%
Public order33.27-75.00%
Other theft21.63-95.74%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104184.743366.67%
Other theft4756.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences4425.612100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3523.980.00%
Shoplifting2819.070.00%
Robbery2515.262400.00%
Burglary1513.620.00%
Vehicle crime148.170.00%
Public order127.631100.00%
Drugs76.5475.00%
Bicycle theft53.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs45.99300.00%
Theft from the person32.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.630.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.54-90.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79181.47-20.20%
Other theft6043.05-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences5332.70-26.39%
Anti-social behaviour3428.88-32.00%
Shoplifting2418.53-4.00%
Robbery1913.085.56%
Public order1210.3520.00%
Vehicle crime116.54-15.38%
Burglary105.99-41.18%
Drugs105.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson105.45100.00%
Bicycle theft85.45166.67%
Possession of weapons34.36200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99219.6215.12%
Other theft7553.958.70%
Violence and sexual offences7240.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour5039.2428.21%
Shoplifting2527.25127.27%
Robbery1813.62-10.00%
Burglary179.8121.43%
Drugs149.260.00%
Vehicle crime137.638.33%
Public order107.08-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.45-28.57%
Bicycle theft32.72-50.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86195.640.00%
Other theft6946.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences6437.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour3934.880.00%
Robbery2021.250.00%
Public order1410.900.00%
Burglary147.630.00%
Drugs147.630.00%
Vehicle crime127.630.00%
Shoplifting116.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.990.00%
Bicycle theft63.810.00%
Possession of weapons23.270.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 540 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202467
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 2024104
March 20243
January 202479
December 202399
November 202386

A total of 309 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202447
January 202460
December 202375
November 202369

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
April 202435
January 202434
December 202350
November 202339

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202415
January 202410
December 202317
November 202314

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
April 202425
March 20241
January 202419
December 202318
November 202320

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202454
July 20242
May 20241
April 202444
March 20242
January 202453
December 202372
November 202364

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
April 202428
January 202424
December 202325
November 202311

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202429
July 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2A 4AN 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. Rivington Street
    Total20
    Drugs7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Singer Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charles Square
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Vince Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Boot Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. B144
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bonhill Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cranwood Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Platina Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Curtain Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Tilney Court
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dysart Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rufus Street
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chart Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bath Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Peerless Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bunhill Row
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Willow Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1