EC2R 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2R 5EH

EC2R 5EH, City of London has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC2R 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2R 5EH, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2R 5EH area, explore the EC2R 5EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (-10.98% decrease)
  • Other theft: (45) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)

EC2R 5EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 35
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Corbet Court with total crimes: 18

EC2R 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73NA-10.98%
Other theft45NA12.50%
Theft from the person35NA25.00%
Violence and sexual offences33NA73.68%
Public order20NA122.22%
Criminal damage and arson12NA9.09%
Bicycle theft9NA350.00%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting82NA15.49%
Other theft40NA-13.04%
Theft from the person28NA-49.09%
Violence and sexual offences19NA-44.12%
Criminal damage and arson11NA57.14%
Public order9NA-50.00%
Burglary8NA166.67%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-63.64%
Drugs4NA-63.64%
Robbery3NA200.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-33.33%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting71NA-14.46%
Theft from the person55NA-5.17%
Other theft46NA12.20%
Violence and sexual offences34NA21.43%
Public order18NA-5.26%
Drugs11NA-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour11NA266.67%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-53.33%
Bicycle theft3NA50.00%
Burglary3NA-70.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting83NA62.75%
Theft from the person58NA3.57%
Other theft41NA5.13%
Violence and sexual offences28NA-36.36%
Public order19NA0.00%
Drugs15NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson15NA87.50%
Burglary10NA100.00%
Robbery7NA-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-62.50%
Bicycle theft2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56NA40.00%
Shoplifting51NA-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences44NA120.00%
Other theft39NA-11.36%
Public order19NA46.15%
Robbery11NA266.67%
Drugs10NA42.86%
Anti-social behaviour8NA60.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-11.11%
Burglary5NA25.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55NA-1.79%
Other theft44NA-10.20%
Theft from the person40NA-14.89%
Violence and sexual offences20NA-31.03%
Public order13NA-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson9NA80.00%
Drugs7NA-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour5NA400.00%
Burglary4NA-63.64%
Robbery3NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft3NA-62.50%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56NA33.33%
Other theft49NA-15.52%
Theft from the person47NA-9.62%
Violence and sexual offences29NA-42.00%
Public order17NA-19.05%
Burglary11NA120.00%
Drugs8NA-11.11%
Bicycle theft8NA60.00%
Robbery6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-28.57%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58NA-15.94%
Theft from the person52NA-5.45%
Violence and sexual offences50NA-7.41%
Shoplifting42NA-27.59%
Public order21NA10.53%
Drugs9NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-12.50%
Robbery6NA50.00%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Burglary5NA-16.67%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69NA-17.86%
Shoplifting58NA-6.45%
Theft from the person55NA34.15%
Violence and sexual offences54NA28.57%
Public order19NA18.75%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Drugs6NA-33.33%
Burglary6NA-40.00%
Robbery4NA-50.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-83.33%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84NA31.25%
Shoplifting62NA58.97%
Violence and sexual offences42NA10.53%
Theft from the person41NA10.81%
Public order16NA6.67%
Burglary10NA66.67%
Drugs9NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA33.33%
Robbery8NA14.29%
Bicycle theft6NA-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour6NA100.00%
Possession of weapons5NA400.00%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64NA1.59%
Shoplifting39NA-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences38NA-17.39%
Theft from the person37NA23.33%
Public order15NA-25.00%
Drugs9NA-10.00%
Robbery7NA250.00%
Bicycle theft7NA-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-33.33%
Burglary6NA-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour3NA200.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA-80.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63NA-7.35%
Shoplifting48NA41.18%
Violence and sexual offences46NA17.95%
Theft from the person30NA-21.05%
Public order20NA25.00%
Burglary17NA240.00%
Drugs10NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA28.57%
Bicycle theft8NA300.00%
Possession of weapons5NA25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences39NA0.00%
Theft from the person38NA0.00%
Shoplifting34NA0.00%
Public order16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA0.00%
Other crime6NA0.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 572 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202428
May 202455
April 202458
March 202456
February 202440
January 202447
December 202352
November 202355
October 202341
September 202337
August 202330
July 202338

A total of 710 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202440
May 202446
April 202441
March 202439
February 202444
January 202449
December 202358
November 202369
October 202384
September 202364
August 202363
July 202368

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20249
May 202418
April 202419
March 202419
February 202413
January 202417
December 202321
November 202319
October 202316
September 202315
August 202320
July 202316

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202419
May 202434
April 202428
March 202444
February 202420
January 202429
December 202350
November 202354
October 202342
September 202338
August 202346
July 202339

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 202415
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236
August 202317
July 20235

A total of 754 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202473
June 202482
May 202471
April 202483
March 202451
February 202455
January 202456
December 202342
November 202358
October 202362
September 202339
August 202348
July 202334

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 202415
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2R 5EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total35
    Shoplifting23
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total31
    Shoplifting23
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corbet Court
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total16
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Circus Place
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pancras Lane
    Total13
    Bicycle theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bank (Dlr)
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
  • 8. Watling Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Finch Lane
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lombard Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Turkey Street (Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moorgate
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Coleman Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Moor Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bread Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ironmonger Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cannon Street (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. London Wall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bell Inn Yard
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 21. Mansion House (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Great Trinity Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Tokenhouse Yard
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 24. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Noble Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 26. New Change
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Friday Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Foster Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1