EC2V 5BQ, City of London has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 564.84 per 1,000 population. This EC2V 5BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC2V postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this EC2V 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2V 5BQ, encompassing approximately 347 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, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 55 | 564.84 | 12.24% |
| Other theft | 54 | 158.50 | 35.00% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 155.62 | 34.62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 100.86 | -56.10% |
| Public order | 8 | 51.87 | -65.22% |
| Robbery | 7 | 23.05 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 20.17 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 14.41 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 14.41 | -63.64% |
| Burglary | 3 | 11.53 | -62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 8.65 | -87.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 49 | 628.24 | -30.99% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 141.21 | 28.12% |
| Other theft | 40 | 118.16 | 17.65% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 115.27 | -25.71% |
| Public order | 23 | 74.93 | 9.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 66.28 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 31.70 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 23.05 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 23.05 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 17.29 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.65 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 71 | 657.06 | -6.58% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 204.61 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 34 | 100.86 | -2.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 97.98 | 88.24% |
| Public order | 21 | 92.22 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 60.52 | -18.18% |
| Burglary | 7 | 25.94 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 20.17 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 20.17 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 11.53 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.76 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.76 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 76 | 559.08 | 15.15% |
| Other theft | 35 | 219.02 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 100.86 | -54.10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 80.69 | -46.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 48.99 | 83.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 31.70 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 23.05 | -58.82% |
| Drugs | 4 | 20.17 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.65 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.76 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 5.76 | -87.50% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 66 | 717.58 | -10.81% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 190.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 42 | 175.79 | 27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 121.04 | 18.52% |
| Public order | 17 | 92.22 | 6.25% |
| Drugs | 10 | 48.99 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 28.82 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 23.05 | -45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 17.29 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 8.65 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 74 | 743.52 | 54.17% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 213.26 | 10.91% |
| Other theft | 33 | 175.79 | 3.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 95.10 | -38.64% |
| Public order | 16 | 77.81 | 6.67% |
| Drugs | 14 | 46.11 | 55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 40.35 | 57.14% |
| Robbery | 8 | 31.70 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 23.05 | 60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 23.05 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 5.76 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 55 | 694.52 | 44.74% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 158.50 | -9.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 138.33 | 144.44% |
| Other theft | 32 | 126.80 | -5.88% |
| Public order | 15 | 92.22 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 43.23 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 34.58 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 25.94 | -12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 20.17 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 17.29 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 14.41 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 14.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.76 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 53 | 541.79 | 1.92% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 152.74 | -20.83% |
| Other theft | 34 | 109.51 | -20.93% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 97.98 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 51.87 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 34.58 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 23.05 | -22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 20.17 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 11.53 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 8.65 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 8.65 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 8.65 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 8.65 | 100.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 52 | 634.01 | 26.83% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 149.86 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 43 | 138.33 | -17.31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 123.92 | -48.94% |
| Public order | 15 | 69.16 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 9 | 43.23 | 12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 25.94 | 125.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 25.94 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 17.29 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 17.29 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 14.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 56 | 734.87 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 52 | 161.38 | -18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 149.86 | -7.84% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 135.45 | -18.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 118.16 | 23.53% |
| Robbery | 9 | 60.52 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 25.94 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 23.05 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 17.29 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 11.53 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 64 | 769.45 | -3.03% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 184.44 | 36.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 161.38 | 21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 146.97 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 17 | 144.09 | 6.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 48.99 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 25.94 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 11.53 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 11.53 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 11.53 | -62.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 8.65 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 8.65 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 66 | 778.10 | 11.86% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 190.20 | 52.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 158.50 | 16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 121.04 | 10.81% |
| Public order | 16 | 118.16 | 6.67% |
| Burglary | 10 | 46.11 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 28.82 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 23.05 | -22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 20.17 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 17.29 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 14.41 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 14.41 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 14.41 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.76 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 59 | 657.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 170.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 106.63 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 103.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 103.75 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 43.23 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 28.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 25.94 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 23.05 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 17.29 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 14.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.76 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
A total of 588 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 54 |
| August 2024 | 40 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 52 |
| November 2023 | 64 |
| October 2023 | 66 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
A total of 726 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 55 |
| August 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 71 |
| June 2024 | 76 |
| May 2024 | 66 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 53 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 55 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 577 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 35 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| April 2024 | 61 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| February 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 56 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 32 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 44 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2V 5BQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 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 | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 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 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |