EC2Y 5JA, City of London has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.81 per 1,000 population. This EC2Y 5JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC2Y postcode area, which has experienced 21 crimes and a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this EC2Y 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2Y 5JA, encompassing approximately 1210 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 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 38 | 133.81 | 26.67% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 31.39 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 27.26 | -9.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 23.95 | -62.16% |
| Public order | 10 | 11.56 | -56.52% |
| Robbery | 9 | 8.26 | 125.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 7.43 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.96 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.13 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.30 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 3.30 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 148.68 | 42.31% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 30.56 | -17.95% |
| Other theft | 30 | 26.43 | 7.14% |
| Public order | 23 | 24.78 | 4.55% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 19.00 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 17.35 | 600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.78 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.96 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.96 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.13 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.30 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.30 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 39 | 137.11 | -2.50% |
| Other theft | 28 | 32.21 | 47.37% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 23.13 | -6.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 23.13 | 188.89% |
| Public order | 22 | 21.48 | 340.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 18.17 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.61 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.13 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.13 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.83 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 40 | 106.55 | -11.11% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 33.04 | -53.12% |
| Other theft | 19 | 24.78 | -63.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 15.69 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 7.43 | -79.55% |
| Burglary | 6 | 7.43 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.96 | -68.75% |
| Drugs | 3 | 4.13 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.48 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 64 | 205.67 | -22.89% |
| Other theft | 52 | 52.86 | 85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 42.95 | -25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 37.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 36.34 | -40.74% |
| Drugs | 9 | 13.22 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 7.43 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.13 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.13 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.48 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.65 | -88.89% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 83 | 240.36 | 33.87% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 68.56 | 71.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 49.56 | -15.38% |
| Other theft | 28 | 36.34 | -3.45% |
| Public order | 27 | 23.13 | 3.85% |
| Drugs | 15 | 22.30 | -31.82% |
| Robbery | 9 | 12.39 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 7.43 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.61 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.13 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.30 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.30 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.48 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 62 | 215.58 | 226.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 51.21 | 205.88% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 42.95 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 29 | 28.91 | 16.00% |
| Public order | 26 | 23.95 | 136.36% |
| Drugs | 22 | 21.48 | 340.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 18.17 | 500.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 9.91 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.96 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.13 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.30 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.65 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 40 | 113.99 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 25 | 33.04 | -56.14% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 20.65 | -64.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 15.69 | -43.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 14.04 | -45.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.09 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.78 | -58.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.13 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.30 | -78.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.48 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.83 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 216.41 | 11.76% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 47.08 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 44.60 | 72.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 41.30 | -30.23% |
| Public order | 20 | 24.78 | -39.39% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 16.52 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 12 | 11.56 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.91 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.96 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.13 | -61.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.13 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.48 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.83 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 60 | 230.45 | -18.92% |
| Other theft | 51 | 49.56 | -10.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 42.13 | -29.51% |
| Public order | 33 | 35.52 | 13.79% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 27.26 | -29.27% |
| Robbery | 13 | 23.95 | 85.71% |
| Drugs | 13 | 10.74 | 44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 10.74 | 140.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 9.91 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 6.61 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.13 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.30 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.48 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 74 | 253.58 | 57.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 61.12 | 35.56% |
| Other theft | 57 | 50.39 | -21.92% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 47.08 | -8.89% |
| Public order | 29 | 33.87 | -12.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 23.95 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 8.26 | -18.18% |
| Robbery | 7 | 7.43 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 5.78 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 5.78 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.13 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 3.30 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.65 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 244.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 60.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 38.82 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 37.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 33 | 37.17 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 27.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 9.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 9.09 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 5.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.96 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.13 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 4.13 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 52 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 57 |
| December 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 73 |
A total of 255 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
A total of 575 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 33 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 64 |
| April 2024 | 83 |
| March 2024 | 62 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 60 |
| November 2023 | 74 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 485 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 45 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 37 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 44 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 52 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 61 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| 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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2Y 5JA 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 | 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 | 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 | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 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 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |