EC3A 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3A 5EH

EC3A 5EH, City of London has recorded a total of 358 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC3A 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3A 5EH, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (74) incidents (64.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-37.23% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)

EC3A 5EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 48
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 27
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 25

EC3A 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74NA64.44%
Violence and sexual offences59NA-37.23%
Theft from the person45NA4.65%
Anti-social behaviour42NA-10.64%
Shoplifting38NA-25.49%
Public order30NA-25.00%
Burglary16NA23.08%
Drugs13NA-45.83%
Bicycle theft11NA10.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons8NA60.00%
Vehicle crime6NA20.00%
Other crime4NA33.33%
Robbery3NA-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94NA64.91%
Shoplifting51NA-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour47NA147.37%
Other theft45NA-31.82%
Theft from the person43NA59.26%
Public order40NA25.00%
Drugs24NA26.32%
Criminal damage and arson18NA12.50%
Burglary13NA30.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA25.00%
Robbery5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA66.67%
Other crime3NA200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66NA26.92%
Shoplifting58NA-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences57NA23.91%
Public order32NA23.08%
Theft from the person27NA-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour19NA5.56%
Drugs19NA11.76%
Criminal damage and arson16NA0.00%
Bicycle theft10NA66.67%
Burglary10NA66.67%
Robbery5NA66.67%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting60NA-11.76%
Other theft52NA-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences46NA-33.33%
Theft from the person29NA-49.12%
Public order26NA-39.53%
Anti-social behaviour18NA12.50%
Drugs17NA-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson16NA77.78%
Burglary6NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft6NA20.00%
Possession of weapons4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime4NA-20.00%
Robbery3NA-57.14%
Other crime2NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80NA33.33%
Violence and sexual offences69NA-27.37%
Shoplifting68NA-5.56%
Theft from the person57NA-24.00%
Public order43NA-12.24%
Drugs28NA7.69%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-42.86%
Burglary10NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-18.18%
Robbery7NA133.33%
Possession of weapons5NA150.00%
Vehicle crime5NA-16.67%
Bicycle theft5NA-54.55%
Other crime4NA300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95NA86.27%
Theft from the person75NA59.57%
Shoplifting72NA84.62%
Other theft60NA20.00%
Public order49NA25.64%
Anti-social behaviour28NA64.71%
Drugs26NA-27.78%
Bicycle theft11NA83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Burglary7NA-22.22%
Vehicle crime6NA200.00%
Robbery3NA-57.14%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51NA-8.93%
Other theft50NA-24.24%
Theft from the person47NA17.50%
Public order39NA85.71%
Shoplifting39NA-29.09%
Drugs36NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17NA21.43%
Criminal damage and arson11NA0.00%
Burglary9NA50.00%
Robbery7NA133.33%
Bicycle theft6NA100.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66NA-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences56NA-32.53%
Shoplifting55NA-21.43%
Theft from the person40NA-20.00%
Public order21NA-47.50%
Drugs18NA-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-26.67%
Burglary6NA-68.42%
Vehicle crime3NA-62.50%
Robbery3NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft3NA-72.73%
Other crime2NA-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88NA-24.79%
Violence and sexual offences83NA-17.82%
Shoplifting70NA79.49%
Theft from the person50NA-31.51%
Public order40NA-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour28NA-22.22%
Drugs24NA4.35%
Burglary19NA90.00%
Criminal damage and arson15NA-31.82%
Bicycle theft11NA-15.38%
Robbery9NA-35.71%
Vehicle crime8NA166.67%
Other crime4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA-83.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117NA21.88%
Violence and sexual offences101NA-26.28%
Theft from the person73NA-20.65%
Public order56NA21.74%
Shoplifting39NA-33.90%
Anti-social behaviour36NA20.00%
Drugs23NA4.55%
Criminal damage and arson22NA69.23%
Robbery14NA75.00%
Bicycle theft13NA18.18%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA100.00%
Other crime3NA-62.50%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137NA48.91%
Other theft96NA-25.58%
Theft from the person92NA113.95%
Shoplifting59NA-7.81%
Public order46NA-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour30NA7.14%
Drugs22NA-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-35.00%
Bicycle theft11NA-35.29%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Other crime8NA166.67%
Robbery8NA-52.94%
Vehicle crime4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129NA20.56%
Violence and sexual offences92NA64.29%
Shoplifting64NA6.67%
Public order47NA20.51%
Theft from the person43NA-6.52%
Drugs29NA38.10%
Anti-social behaviour28NA21.74%
Criminal damage and arson20NA100.00%
Bicycle theft17NA112.50%
Robbery17NA13.33%
Burglary10NA-44.44%
Possession of weapons5NA-16.67%
Vehicle crime5NA-66.67%
Other crime3NA-40.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107NA0.00%
Shoplifting60NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences56NA0.00%
Theft from the person46NA0.00%
Public order39NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour23NA0.00%
Drugs21NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Vehicle crime15NA0.00%
Robbery15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Other crime5NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
July 202419
June 202418
May 202416
April 202428
March 202417
February 202414
January 202428
December 202336
November 202330
October 202328
September 202323

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 202419
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 300 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
July 202419
June 202417
May 202428
April 202426
March 202436
February 202418
January 202424
December 202323
November 202322
October 202329
September 202321

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 1030 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202445
July 202466
June 202452
May 202480
April 202460
March 202450
February 202466
January 202488
December 2023117
November 202396
October 2023129
September 2023107

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 508 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202440
July 202432
June 202426
May 202443
April 202449
March 202439
February 202421
January 202440
December 202356
November 202346
October 202347
September 202339

A total of 733 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202451
July 202458
June 202460
May 202468
April 202472
March 202439
February 202455
January 202470
December 202339
November 202359
October 202364
September 202360

A total of 667 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202443
July 202427
June 202429
May 202457
April 202475
March 202447
February 202440
January 202450
December 202373
November 202392
October 202343
September 202346

A total of 996 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202494
July 202457
June 202446
May 202469
April 202495
March 202451
February 202456
January 202483
December 2023101
November 2023137
October 202392
September 202356

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202416
June 202416
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 202415
December 202322
November 202313
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 202315

A total of 122 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202317
September 202315

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3A 5EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishopsgate
    Total48
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order6
    Theft from the person6
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Liverpool Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Victoria Avenue
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Botolph Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Aldgate East
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Byward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitechapel High Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wormwood Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Brune Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Wentworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Old Castle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Pomell Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. New Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. A10
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 30. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1