EC3A 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3A 7BD

EC3A 7BD, City of London has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC3A 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3A 7BD, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (168.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (-14.89% decrease)

EC3A 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 46
  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • New Street with total crimes: 23

EC3A 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82NA57.69%
Anti-social behaviour43NA168.75%
Other theft40NA-14.89%
Public order39NA30.00%
Theft from the person39NA105.26%
Shoplifting35NA-25.53%
Drugs18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson13NA30.00%
Burglary11NA83.33%
Bicycle theft6NA-33.33%
Robbery5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA66.67%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52NA23.81%
Other theft47NA56.67%
Shoplifting47NA14.63%
Public order30NA30.43%
Theft from the person19NA-29.63%
Drugs18NA28.57%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft9NA80.00%
Burglary6NA20.00%
Robbery5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42NA-32.26%
Shoplifting41NA-22.64%
Other theft30NA-52.38%
Theft from the person27NA-43.75%
Public order23NA-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour18NA63.64%
Drugs14NA-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA42.86%
Burglary5NA-28.57%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Possession of weapons4NA-20.00%
Robbery2NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63NA53.66%
Violence and sexual offences62NA-30.34%
Shoplifting53NA6.00%
Theft from the person48NA-29.41%
Public order28NA-26.32%
Drugs25NA4.17%
Anti-social behaviour11NA-62.07%
Criminal damage and arson7NA16.67%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA150.00%
Vehicle crime5NA150.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-63.64%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89NA102.27%
Theft from the person68NA78.95%
Shoplifting50NA117.39%
Other theft41NA86.36%
Public order38NA22.58%
Anti-social behaviour29NA107.14%
Drugs24NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft11NA120.00%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Robbery4NA-42.86%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44NA0.00%
Theft from the person38NA22.58%
Drugs36NA157.14%
Public order31NA55.00%
Shoplifting23NA-17.86%
Other theft22NA-43.59%
Anti-social behaviour14NA27.27%
Robbery7NA250.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-40.00%
Burglary6NA100.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44NA-44.30%
Other theft39NA-57.61%
Theft from the person31NA-42.59%
Shoplifting28NA-33.33%
Public order20NA-45.95%
Drugs14NA-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour11NA-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-16.67%
Vehicle crime3NA-50.00%
Burglary3NA-72.73%
Robbery2NA-83.33%
Bicycle theft2NA-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft92NA-9.80%
Violence and sexual offences79NA-8.14%
Theft from the person54NA-34.15%
Shoplifting42NA16.67%
Public order37NA-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour28NA-20.00%
Drugs23NA15.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-29.41%
Robbery12NA-25.00%
Burglary11NA37.50%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Vehicle crime6NA50.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-83.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft102NA20.00%
Violence and sexual offences86NA-29.51%
Theft from the person82NA-18.81%
Public order51NA27.50%
Shoplifting36NA-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour35NA9.38%
Drugs20NA17.65%
Criminal damage and arson17NA41.67%
Robbery16NA100.00%
Bicycle theft10NA0.00%
Burglary8NA14.29%
Possession of weapons6NA100.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122NA35.56%
Theft from the person101NA110.42%
Other theft85NA-16.67%
Shoplifting43NA7.50%
Public order40NA-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour32NA0.00%
Drugs17NA-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson12NA20.00%
Bicycle theft10NA-28.57%
Robbery8NA-38.46%
Other crime7NA133.33%
Burglary7NA-22.22%
Vehicle crime4NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft102NA12.09%
Violence and sexual offences90NA52.54%
Theft from the person48NA6.67%
Public order43NA4.88%
Shoplifting40NA-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32NA100.00%
Drugs26NA36.84%
Bicycle theft14NA100.00%
Robbery13NA-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Burglary9NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime6NA-60.00%
Possession of weapons5NA-16.67%
Other crime3NA-25.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences59NA0.00%
Theft from the person45NA0.00%
Shoplifting44NA0.00%
Public order41NA0.00%
Drugs19NA0.00%
Robbery17NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour16NA0.00%
Burglary15NA0.00%
Vehicle crime15NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411
April 202429
March 202414
February 202411
January 202428
December 202335
November 202332
October 202332
September 202316

A total of 93 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 254 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 202414
May 202425
April 202424
March 202436
February 202414
January 202423
December 202320
November 202317
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 754 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202447
June 202430
May 202463
April 202441
March 202422
February 202439
January 202492
December 2023102
November 202385
October 2023102
September 202391

A total of 421 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202430
June 202423
May 202428
April 202438
March 202431
February 202420
January 202437
December 202351
November 202340
October 202343
September 202341

A total of 482 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202447
June 202441
May 202453
April 202450
March 202423
February 202428
January 202442
December 202336
November 202343
October 202340
September 202344

A total of 600 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202419
June 202427
May 202448
April 202468
March 202438
February 202431
January 202454
December 202382
November 2023101
October 202348
September 202345

A total of 851 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 202452
June 202442
May 202462
April 202489
March 202444
February 202444
January 202479
December 202386
November 2023122
October 202390
September 202359

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3A 7BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishopsgate
    Total46
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Public order6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Victoria Avenue
    Total27
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. New Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Liverpool Street
    Total21
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Little Somerset Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mitre Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wormwood Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 9. Artillery Lane
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Liverpool Street (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Liverpool Street (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. London Liverpool Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Commercial Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Artizan Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. St Botolph Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Goulston Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 18. Minories
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Wentworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Castle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pomell Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Carlisle Avenue
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Steward Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. India Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Gun Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aldgate East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. New Goulston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3