EC3A 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3A 7BT

EC3A 7BT, City of London has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

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

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (26.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (63.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)

EC3A 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Avenue with total crimes: 53
  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 38
  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 25

EC3A 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53NA26.19%
Other theft49NA63.33%
Shoplifting47NA11.90%
Public order31NA24.00%
Theft from the person21NA-22.22%
Drugs18NA12.50%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson11NA10.00%
Bicycle theft9NA50.00%
Burglary7NA40.00%
Robbery5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42NA-23.64%
Violence and sexual offences42NA-36.36%
Other theft30NA-54.55%
Theft from the person27NA-47.06%
Public order25NA-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour18NA50.00%
Drugs16NA-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson10NA25.00%
Bicycle theft6NA50.00%
Burglary5NA-28.57%
Possession of weapons4NA-20.00%
Robbery2NA-60.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66NA43.48%
Violence and sexual offences66NA-26.67%
Shoplifting55NA10.00%
Theft from the person51NA-33.77%
Public order29NA-23.68%
Drugs27NA12.50%
Anti-social behaviour12NA-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA150.00%
Robbery5NA-28.57%
Vehicle crime5NA-16.67%
Bicycle theft4NA-69.23%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90NA91.49%
Theft from the person77NA57.14%
Shoplifting50NA117.39%
Other theft46NA84.00%
Public order38NA8.57%
Anti-social behaviour30NA100.00%
Drugs24NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft13NA160.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Robbery7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime6NA200.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49NA53.12%
Violence and sexual offences47NA0.00%
Drugs36NA140.00%
Public order35NA75.00%
Other theft25NA-41.86%
Shoplifting23NA-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour15NA25.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-27.27%
Robbery7NA250.00%
Burglary6NA50.00%
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 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47NA-43.37%
Other theft43NA-56.12%
Theft from the person32NA-43.86%
Shoplifting29NA-30.95%
Public order20NA-48.72%
Drugs15NA-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour12NA-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-21.43%
Burglary4NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime3NA-62.50%
Robbery2NA-85.71%
Bicycle theft2NA-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98NA-10.09%
Violence and sexual offences83NA-7.78%
Theft from the person57NA-34.48%
Shoplifting42NA16.67%
Public order39NA-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour28NA-20.00%
Drugs23NA4.55%
Criminal damage and arson14NA-17.65%
Robbery14NA-17.65%
Burglary12NA50.00%
Bicycle theft10NA-23.08%
Vehicle crime8NA33.33%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-85.71%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109NA19.78%
Violence and sexual offences90NA-30.77%
Theft from the person87NA-17.14%
Public order56NA21.74%
Shoplifting36NA-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35NA9.38%
Drugs22NA29.41%
Criminal damage and arson17NA41.67%
Robbery17NA70.00%
Bicycle theft13NA18.18%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Possession of weapons7NA133.33%
Vehicle crime6NA-14.29%
Other crime2NA-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences130NA41.30%
Theft from the person105NA101.92%
Other theft91NA-18.02%
Public order46NA-4.17%
Shoplifting45NA9.76%
Anti-social behaviour32NA-3.03%
Drugs17NA-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-7.69%
Bicycle theft11NA-31.25%
Robbery10NA-33.33%
Burglary8NA-20.00%
Other crime7NA133.33%
Vehicle crime7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111NA14.43%
Violence and sexual offences92NA35.29%
Theft from the person52NA1.96%
Public order48NA6.67%
Shoplifting41NA-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour33NA65.00%
Drugs26NA23.81%
Bicycle theft16NA128.57%
Robbery15NA-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson13NA18.18%
Burglary10NA-41.18%
Vehicle crime7NA-61.11%
Possession of weapons5NA-16.67%
Other crime3NA-25.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97NA-25.95%
Violence and sexual offences68NA-17.07%
Theft from the person51NA-7.27%
Public order45NA4.65%
Shoplifting45NA25.00%
Drugs21NA-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour20NA11.11%
Robbery18NA157.14%
Vehicle crime18NA100.00%
Burglary17NA-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-8.33%
Bicycle theft7NA-12.50%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA33.33%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131NA33.67%
Violence and sexual offences82NA-8.89%
Theft from the person55NA-6.78%
Public order43NA-10.42%
Shoplifting36NA0.00%
Drugs25NA-26.47%
Burglary18NA38.46%
Anti-social behaviour18NA-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime9NA125.00%
Bicycle theft8NA-27.27%
Robbery7NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences90NA0.00%
Theft from the person59NA0.00%
Public order48NA0.00%
Shoplifting36NA0.00%
Drugs34NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour25NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson16NA0.00%
Burglary13NA0.00%
Bicycle theft11NA0.00%
Robbery7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202412
April 202430
March 202415
February 202412
January 202428
December 202335
November 202332
October 202333
September 202320
August 202318
July 202325

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 202414
December 202317
November 202312
October 202313
September 202311
August 202312
July 202316

A total of 304 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202427
April 202424
March 202436
February 202415
January 202423
December 202322
November 202317
October 202326
September 202321
August 202325
July 202334

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 994 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202430
May 202466
April 202446
March 202425
February 202443
January 202498
December 2023109
November 202391
October 2023111
September 202397
August 2023131
July 202398

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
July 20234

A total of 503 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202425
May 202429
April 202438
March 202435
February 202420
January 202439
December 202356
November 202346
October 202348
September 202345
August 202343
July 202348

A total of 527 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202442
May 202455
April 202450
March 202423
February 202429
January 202442
December 202336
November 202345
October 202341
September 202345
August 202336
July 202336

A total of 723 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202427
May 202451
April 202477
March 202449
February 202432
January 202457
December 202387
November 2023105
October 202352
September 202351
August 202355
July 202359

A total of 980 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202442
May 202466
April 202490
March 202447
February 202447
January 202483
December 202390
November 2023130
October 202392
September 202368
August 202382
July 202390

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202315
September 202318
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202318
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 202413
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 202316
September 20237
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 202317
August 202318
July 202313

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Avenue
    Total53
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order10
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Liverpool Street
    Total38
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs5
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bishopsgate
    Total25
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Liverpool Street (Station)
    Total23
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Mitre Street
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Little Somerset Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wormwood Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. India Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. London Liverpool Street
    Total5
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Botolph Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Minories
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Artillery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sandy'S Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Aldgate East (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. A10
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bury Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. New Goulston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Artizan Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Houndsditch
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Heneage Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crutched Friars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Haydon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Widegate Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Steward Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Aldgate (Lu Station)
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Gravel Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1