EC2M 5SH, City of London has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1156.33 per 1,000 population. This EC2M 5SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC2M postcode area, which has experienced 301 crimes and a crime rate of 455.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this EC2M 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2M 5SH, encompassing approximately 168 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 48 | 1156.33 | 45.45% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 284.64 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 231.27 | 16.13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 213.48 | -64.58% |
| Public order | 12 | 100.81 | -52.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 71.16 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 53.37 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 41.51 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 41.51 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 29.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 23.72 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 23.72 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 1197.84 | 65.52% |
| Other theft | 33 | 284.64 | -2.94% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 195.69 | -26.19% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 183.83 | -18.75% |
| Public order | 25 | 154.18 | 4.17% |
| Burglary | 8 | 148.25 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 47.44 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 35.58 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 35.58 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 23.72 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 23.72 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 23.72 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 17.79 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 42 | 1144.47 | -6.67% |
| Other theft | 34 | 249.06 | 47.83% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 201.62 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 189.76 | 81.25% |
| Public order | 24 | 171.97 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 142.32 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 59.30 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 47.44 | -41.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 41.51 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 11.86 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 11.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.93 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 948.78 | -8.16% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 266.85 | -52.24% |
| Other theft | 23 | 189.76 | -58.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 136.39 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 94.88 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 71.16 | -57.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 47.44 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 41.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 29.65 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 23.72 | -70.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.79 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 11.86 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 11.86 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 67 | 1624.79 | -25.56% |
| Other theft | 55 | 397.30 | 103.70% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 326.14 | -24.62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 290.57 | -2.04% |
| Public order | 19 | 284.64 | -29.63% |
| Drugs | 10 | 112.67 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 59.30 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 35.58 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 35.58 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 29.65 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 23.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.93 | -91.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 90 | 1867.92 | 38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 533.69 | 80.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 385.44 | -15.52% |
| Other theft | 27 | 290.57 | -15.62% |
| Public order | 27 | 160.11 | -3.57% |
| Drugs | 15 | 160.11 | -34.78% |
| Robbery | 12 | 88.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 71.16 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 59.30 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 47.44 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 23.72 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 23.72 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 17.79 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 65 | 1666.30 | 160.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 385.44 | 163.64% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 343.93 | -16.28% |
| Other theft | 32 | 213.48 | 18.52% |
| Public order | 28 | 189.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 23 | 166.04 | 360.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 136.39 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 71.16 | 166.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 47.44 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 29.65 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 23.72 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 23.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 17.79 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 11.86 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 942.85 | -18.87% |
| Other theft | 27 | 254.99 | -55.74% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 160.11 | -56.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 148.25 | -29.03% |
| Public order | 14 | 130.46 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 83.02 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 47.44 | -58.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 29.65 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 23.72 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 17.79 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 5.93 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 61 | 1589.21 | 1.67% |
| Theft from the person | 57 | 361.72 | -18.57% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 338.00 | 70.97% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 314.28 | -43.64% |
| Public order | 21 | 183.83 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 124.53 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 71.16 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 71.16 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 29.65 | -64.29% |
| Burglary | 3 | 29.65 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 17.79 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 17.79 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.93 | -80.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 70 | 1891.64 | -10.26% |
| Other theft | 60 | 415.09 | -4.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 355.79 | -24.66% |
| Public order | 36 | 326.14 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 213.48 | -29.55% |
| Robbery | 14 | 183.83 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 83.02 | 44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 77.09 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 59.30 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 47.44 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 29.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 29.65 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 29.65 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 23.72 | -57.14% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 78 | 2004.31 | 62.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 462.53 | 55.32% |
| Other theft | 63 | 432.88 | -34.38% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 373.58 | -4.35% |
| Public order | 32 | 260.92 | -5.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 189.76 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 59.30 | -18.18% |
| Robbery | 8 | 53.37 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 47.44 | 133.33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 41.51 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 29.65 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 23.72 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 11.86 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 11.86 | -91.67% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 96 | 1939.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 569.27 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 284.64 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 278.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 34 | 272.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 201.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 71.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 65.23 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 41.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 41.51 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 41.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 29.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 17.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 11.86 | 0.00% |
A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 559 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 48 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 55 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| November 2023 | 63 |
| October 2023 | 96 |
A total of 629 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 67 |
| April 2024 | 90 |
| March 2024 | 65 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 57 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 78 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 58 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 280 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 521 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 36 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 45 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| April 2024 | 65 |
| March 2024 | 36 |
| February 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 53 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2M 5SH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 36 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |