EC2V 7WT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2V 7WT

EC2V 7WT, City of London has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 643.34 per 1,000 population. This EC2V 7WT 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 7WT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2V 7WT, encompassing approximately 282 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC2V 7WT area, explore the EC2V 7WT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (34.38% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)

EC2V 7WT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Pancras Lane with total crimes: 13

EC2V 7WT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45643.3440.62%
Other theft43159.0734.38%
Theft from the person32152.0014.29%
Violence and sexual offences22113.11-42.11%
Robbery1077.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson635.35-33.33%
Burglary621.21-14.29%
Public order621.21-64.71%
Drugs421.21-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour314.14-40.00%
Bicycle theft210.60100.00%
Other crime27.070.00%
Possession of weapons17.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38636.2722.58%
Other theft32134.32-8.57%
Shoplifting32113.11-43.86%
Theft from the person28113.1116.67%
Public order1798.98-15.00%
Drugs1160.09266.67%
Criminal damage and arson938.88-18.18%
Burglary731.81-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour524.74150.00%
Bicycle theft117.67-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57724.64-1.72%
Other theft35201.4912.90%
Violence and sexual offences31123.7219.23%
Theft from the person24109.5814.29%
Public order2084.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1170.700.00%
Burglary838.88-11.11%
Bicycle theft528.28150.00%
Drugs317.67-40.00%
Other crime310.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime310.600.00%
Possession of weapons210.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.070.00%
Robbery17.070.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58622.1316.00%
Other theft31205.02-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences26109.58-25.71%
Theft from the person2191.91-61.82%
Criminal damage and arson1174.23175.00%
Burglary938.88200.00%
Public order831.81-57.89%
Drugs528.28-28.57%
Other crime417.670.00%
Bicycle theft214.14-50.00%
Robbery17.070.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55788.2717.02%
Shoplifting50194.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences35176.7425.00%
Other theft34123.720.00%
Public order19120.1835.71%
Drugs767.16-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour724.74600.00%
Bicycle theft424.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.14-60.00%
Other crime414.14-33.33%
Burglary314.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons110.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting50759.9956.25%
Theft from the person47176.74-12.96%
Other theft34166.1413.33%
Violence and sexual offences28120.18-22.22%
Public order1498.9840.00%
Drugs1349.4985.71%
Criminal damage and arson1045.9542.86%
Burglary635.35-14.29%
Other crime621.21500.00%
Robbery521.21-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour117.67-83.33%
Bicycle theft13.53-66.67%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54717.5742.11%
Violence and sexual offences36190.8863.64%
Shoplifting32127.250.00%
Other theft30113.1115.38%
Public order10106.04-16.67%
Robbery935.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson731.8175.00%
Burglary724.74133.33%
Drugs724.74-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour624.740.00%
Bicycle theft321.2150.00%
Other crime110.60-83.33%
Vehicle crime13.530.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38586.78-9.52%
Shoplifting32134.3228.00%
Other theft26113.11-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences2291.91-54.17%
Public order1277.77-14.29%
Drugs942.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour631.81200.00%
Other crime621.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson421.21-20.00%
Burglary314.14-50.00%
Robbery310.60-25.00%
Possession of weapons210.60100.00%
Bicycle theft27.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime17.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48714.0417.07%
Theft from the person42169.672.44%
Other theft38148.46-13.64%
Shoplifting25134.32-3.85%
Public order1488.37-22.22%
Drugs849.4933.33%
Burglary628.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.21-16.67%
Robbery417.670.00%
Other crime414.14-71.43%
Bicycle theft314.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.600.00%
Vehicle crime27.070.00%
Possession of weapons17.070.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44745.85-30.16%
Theft from the person41155.53-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences41144.93-8.89%
Shoplifting26144.93-13.33%
Public order1891.9150.00%
Other crime1463.63366.67%
Drugs649.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson621.21100.00%
Robbery421.21100.00%
Bicycle theft414.1433.33%
Burglary414.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons17.070.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63784.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences45222.6912.50%
Theft from the person44159.0712.82%
Shoplifting30155.53-16.67%
Public order12106.04-36.84%
Burglary842.420.00%
Drugs528.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft310.60-50.00%
Other crime310.6050.00%
Robbery210.60-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63858.9618.87%
Violence and sexual offences40222.6929.03%
Theft from the person39141.3930.00%
Shoplifting36137.8620.00%
Public order19127.2572.73%
Drugs1067.16-9.09%
Burglary835.35100.00%
Bicycle theft628.2820.00%
Robbery521.21-37.50%
Possession of weapons517.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.67-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour414.14100.00%
Other crime214.14-81.82%
Vehicle crime27.07-60.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53738.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31187.350.00%
Theft from the person30109.580.00%
Shoplifting30106.040.00%
Public order11106.040.00%
Drugs1138.880.00%
Other crime1138.880.00%
Robbery838.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson728.280.00%
Bicycle theft524.740.00%
Vehicle crime517.670.00%
Burglary417.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.140.00%
Possession of weapons17.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202438
July 202431
June 202426
May 202435
April 202428
March 202436
February 202422
January 202448
December 202341
November 202345
October 202340
September 202331

A total of 526 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202432
July 202435
June 202431
May 202434
April 202434
March 202430
February 202426
January 202438
December 202344
November 202363
October 202363
September 202353

A total of 503 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202432
July 202457
June 202458
May 202450
April 202450
March 202432
February 202432
January 202425
December 202326
November 202330
October 202336
September 202330

A total of 495 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 202424
June 202421
May 202455
April 202447
March 202454
February 202438
January 202442
December 202341
November 202344
October 202339
September 202330

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 202413
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202420
June 20248
May 202419
April 202414
March 202410
February 202412
January 202414
December 202318
November 202312
October 202319
September 202311

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 202314
November 20233
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2V 7WT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Pancras Lane
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ironmonger Lane
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorgate
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Coleman Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 12. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. London Wall
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tokenhouse Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 19. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. College Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Addle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Albion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Monkwell Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1