EC2Y 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC2Y 8BB

EC2Y 8BB, City of London has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.10 per 1,000 population. This EC2Y 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC2Y 8BB, encompassing approximately 2473 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

EC2Y 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Moorgate with total crimes: 11
  • Coleman Street with total crimes: 7

EC2Y 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2346.104.55%
Other theft229.3015.79%
Violence and sexual offences188.90-14.29%
Shoplifting157.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.64-12.50%
Burglary42.83100.00%
Robbery41.6233.33%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.21-25.00%
Public order11.21-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2245.2929.41%
Violence and sexual offences218.9031.25%
Other theft198.49-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.680.00%
Public order94.0412.50%
Shoplifting93.6412.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.6414.29%
Bicycle theft43.230.00%
Drugs31.62200.00%
Robbery31.21200.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2034.78-13.04%
Theft from the person178.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.8733.33%
Shoplifting86.47-55.56%
Public order83.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.230.00%
Bicycle theft42.8333.33%
Burglary31.62-57.14%
Drugs11.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2341.25-23.33%
Shoplifting189.3063.64%
Theft from the person177.28-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences126.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.85133.33%
Burglary72.83-22.22%
Public order52.83-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.02-57.14%
Drugs31.2150.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3046.10-11.76%
Theft from the person2712.13-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences1610.92-11.11%
Shoplifting116.47-56.00%
Burglary94.4512.50%
Bicycle theft73.6416.67%
Public order62.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-60.00%
Drugs20.81-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3665.1050.00%
Other theft3414.5625.93%
Shoplifting2513.75257.14%
Violence and sexual offences1810.110.00%
Drugs97.28350.00%
Burglary83.6460.00%
Public order83.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft63.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Robbery21.62-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2748.1222.73%
Theft from the person2410.9241.18%
Violence and sexual offences189.70200.00%
Public order127.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.85100.00%
Shoplifting73.23-72.00%
Burglary52.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Bicycle theft52.02-28.57%
Robbery42.02100.00%
Drugs21.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2542.8631.58%
Other theft2210.11-45.00%
Theft from the person178.90-39.29%
Public order96.8750.00%
Bicycle theft73.64-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.83-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.43-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-50.00%
Drugs41.62-33.33%
Burglary31.62-50.00%
Robbery21.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4062.27122.22%
Theft from the person2816.1716.67%
Shoplifting1911.32111.11%
Violence and sexual offences167.68-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour86.47-27.27%
Bicycle theft83.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.2375.00%
Drugs62.8320.00%
Burglary62.43200.00%
Public order62.430.00%
Vehicle crime62.43100.00%
Robbery42.430.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2448.52-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences219.7010.53%
Other theft188.49-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour117.2883.33%
Bicycle theft104.450.00%
Shoplifting94.04-40.00%
Public order63.64-45.45%
Drugs52.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-60.00%
Robbery41.6233.33%
Other crime31.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Burglary21.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2956.613.57%
Theft from the person2711.7328.57%
Violence and sexual offences1910.92-20.83%
Shoplifting157.68-21.05%
Public order116.0737.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.45100.00%
Bicycle theft104.0411.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.04-50.00%
Burglary42.43-33.33%
Drugs31.620.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Robbery31.210.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2857.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences2411.320.00%
Theft from the person219.700.00%
Shoplifting198.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.680.00%
Bicycle theft94.850.00%
Public order83.640.00%
Burglary63.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.430.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Drugs31.620.00%
Robbery31.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 312 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202420
June 202423
May 202430
April 202434
March 202427
February 202422
January 202440
December 202318
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411
April 202425
March 20247
February 202425
January 202419
December 20239
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 283 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202417
June 202417
May 202427
April 202436
March 202424
February 202417
January 202428
December 202324
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 202412
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202418
March 202418
February 20246
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC2Y 8BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moor Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Moorgate
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Coleman Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 5. London Wall
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lamb'S Passage
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Errol Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Whitecross Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Milton Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 12. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Cloth Fair
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Fann Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Farringdon
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Lindsey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Sutton Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brackley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Golden Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Cloth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Middle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A1
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Grand Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Charterhouse Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lamb'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cahill Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Goswell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1