EC2N 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2N 2DQ

EC2N 2DQ, City of London has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC2N 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2N 2DQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (53) incidents (35.90% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)

EC2N 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 48
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

EC2N 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53NA35.90%
Theft from the person38NA8.57%
Shoplifting35NA2.94%
Violence and sexual offences30NA-57.75%
Public order23NA-23.33%
Drugs10NA25.00%
Robbery8NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-27.27%
Bicycle theft6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-40.00%
Burglary5NA-28.57%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71NA86.84%
Other theft39NA-11.36%
Theft from the person35NA-20.45%
Shoplifting34NA-30.61%
Public order30NA3.45%
Anti-social behaviour11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Drugs8NA-11.11%
Burglary7NA75.00%
Bicycle theft6NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons5NA400.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49NA0.00%
Theft from the person44NA22.22%
Other theft44NA33.33%
Violence and sexual offences38NA15.15%
Public order29NA93.33%
Anti-social behaviour11NA10.00%
Bicycle theft10NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-41.18%
Drugs9NA-10.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%
Robbery1NA-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49NA-2.00%
Theft from the person36NA-49.30%
Other theft33NA-55.41%
Violence and sexual offences33NA-48.44%
Criminal damage and arson17NA183.33%
Public order15NA-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour10NA-9.09%
Drugs10NA-44.44%
Bicycle theft4NA300.00%
Burglary4NA-42.86%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74NA85.00%
Theft from the person71NA-15.48%
Violence and sexual offences64NA4.92%
Shoplifting50NA-32.43%
Public order27NA-20.59%
Drugs18NA-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour11NA83.33%
Burglary7NA-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-57.14%
Robbery4NA-50.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA200.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84NA15.07%
Shoplifting74NA57.45%
Violence and sexual offences61NA1.67%
Other theft40NA-16.67%
Public order34NA-5.56%
Drugs20NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14NA75.00%
Burglary11NA120.00%
Robbery8NA-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-28.57%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73NA143.33%
Violence and sexual offences60NA76.47%
Other theft48NA14.29%
Shoplifting47NA17.50%
Public order36NA140.00%
Drugs30NA275.00%
Robbery11NA266.67%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour8NA60.00%
Bicycle theft7NA75.00%
Burglary5NA150.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42NA-33.33%
Shoplifting40NA-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34NA-33.33%
Theft from the person30NA-51.61%
Public order15NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA125.00%
Drugs8NA-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour5NA66.67%
Bicycle theft4NA-63.64%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Robbery3NA-40.00%
Burglary2NA-75.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63NA-10.00%
Theft from the person62NA-17.33%
Violence and sexual offences51NA-31.08%
Shoplifting50NA85.19%
Public order30NA-28.57%
Drugs13NA-27.78%
Bicycle theft11NA57.14%
Burglary8NA33.33%
Robbery5NA-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-57.14%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-60.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75NA1.35%
Violence and sexual offences74NA-23.71%
Other theft70NA-6.67%
Public order42NA23.53%
Shoplifting27NA-47.06%
Drugs18NA63.64%
Robbery13NA85.71%
Criminal damage and arson12NA33.33%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Anti-social behaviour7NA250.00%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Other crime5NA25.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97NA61.67%
Other theft75NA-25.74%
Theft from the person74NA48.00%
Shoplifting51NA-10.53%
Public order34NA-15.00%
Drugs11NA-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-25.00%
Robbery7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Burglary4NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences60NA0.00%
Shoplifting57NA0.00%
Theft from the person50NA0.00%
Public order40NA0.00%
Drugs16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA0.00%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Robbery7NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 682 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202439
July 202444
June 202433
May 202474
April 202440
March 202448
February 202442
January 202463
December 202370
November 202375
October 2023101

A total of 672 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
July 202444
June 202436
May 202471
April 202484
March 202473
February 202430
January 202462
December 202375
November 202374
October 202350

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202471
July 202438
June 202433
May 202464
April 202461
March 202460
February 202434
January 202451
December 202374
November 202397
October 202360

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202418
April 202420
March 202430
February 20248
January 202413
December 202318
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 355 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202430
July 202429
June 202415
May 202427
April 202434
March 202436
February 202415
January 202430
December 202342
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 202411
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 202449
June 202449
May 202450
April 202474
March 202447
February 202440
January 202450
December 202327
November 202351
October 202357

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202417
May 20246
April 202414
March 20248
February 20249
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2N 2DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishopsgate
    Total48
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Theft from the person6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Liverpool Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lombard Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Pancras Lane
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ironmonger Lane
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moorgate
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Circus Place
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Finch Lane
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Coleman Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wormwood Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Talbot Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. London Wall
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A10
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Tokenhouse Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Bury Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Fore Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. St Helen'S Place
    Total1
    Other theft1