EC3A 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3A 7LP

EC3A 7LP, City of London has recorded a total of 338 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3A 7LP, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (61) incidents (60.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-33.70% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)

EC3A 7LP 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 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61NA60.53%
Violence and sexual offences61NA-33.70%
Theft from the person46NA12.20%
Anti-social behaviour42NA-14.29%
Shoplifting30NA-21.05%
Public order28NA-30.00%
Burglary17NA41.67%
Drugs11NA-52.17%
Bicycle theft11NA37.50%
Possession of weapons8NA60.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-46.67%
Vehicle crime7NA0.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Robbery4NA-42.86%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92NA70.37%
Anti-social behaviour49NA206.25%
Theft from the person41NA105.00%
Public order40NA33.33%
Other theft38NA-29.63%
Shoplifting38NA-24.00%
Drugs23NA21.05%
Criminal damage and arson15NA25.00%
Burglary12NA50.00%
Bicycle theft8NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime7NA75.00%
Robbery7NA40.00%
Possession of weapons5NA66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54NA42.11%
Violence and sexual offences54NA31.71%
Shoplifting50NA11.11%
Public order30NA25.00%
Theft from the person20NA-23.08%
Drugs19NA11.76%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-7.69%
Bicycle theft10NA100.00%
Burglary8NA60.00%
Robbery5NA150.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45NA-23.73%
Violence and sexual offences41NA-35.94%
Other theft38NA-43.28%
Theft from the person26NA-50.00%
Public order24NA-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour18NA38.46%
Drugs17NA-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson13NA62.50%
Burglary5NA-28.57%
Bicycle theft5NA66.67%
Possession of weapons4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime4NA-20.00%
Robbery2NA-60.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67NA26.42%
Violence and sexual offences64NA-28.89%
Shoplifting59NA20.41%
Theft from the person52NA-30.67%
Public order33NA-19.51%
Drugs27NA12.50%
Anti-social behaviour13NA-58.06%
Criminal damage and arson8NA14.29%
Burglary7NA-12.50%
Possession of weapons5NA150.00%
Robbery5NA-16.67%
Vehicle crime5NA-44.44%
Bicycle theft3NA-76.92%
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 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90NA91.49%
Theft from the person75NA56.25%
Other theft53NA60.61%
Shoplifting49NA96.00%
Public order41NA17.14%
Anti-social behaviour31NA93.75%
Drugs24NA-27.27%
Bicycle theft13NA160.00%
Vehicle crime9NA350.00%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-22.22%
Robbery6NA-14.29%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48NA60.00%
Violence and sexual offences47NA-6.00%
Public order35NA84.21%
Drugs33NA106.25%
Other theft33NA-32.65%
Shoplifting25NA-40.48%
Anti-social behaviour16NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-10.00%
Burglary8NA100.00%
Robbery7NA250.00%
Bicycle theft5NA150.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50NA-39.02%
Other theft49NA-46.74%
Shoplifting42NA-23.64%
Theft from the person30NA-40.00%
Public order19NA-52.50%
Drugs16NA-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12NA-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-37.50%
Burglary4NA-69.23%
Vehicle crime3NA-70.00%
Robbery2NA-85.71%
Bicycle theft2NA-80.00%
Other crime1NA-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft92NA-17.12%
Violence and sexual offences82NA-8.89%
Shoplifting55NA52.78%
Theft from the person50NA-34.21%
Public order40NA-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour36NA-14.29%
Drugs24NA14.29%
Criminal damage and arson16NA-5.88%
Robbery14NA0.00%
Burglary13NA30.00%
Vehicle crime10NA66.67%
Bicycle theft10NA-28.57%
Other crime4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-83.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111NA14.43%
Violence and sexual offences90NA-33.33%
Theft from the person76NA-12.64%
Public order56NA19.15%
Anti-social behaviour42NA13.51%
Shoplifting36NA-10.00%
Drugs21NA10.53%
Criminal damage and arson17NA41.67%
Robbery14NA55.56%
Bicycle theft14NA16.67%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA100.00%
Vehicle crime6NA-14.29%
Other crime2NA-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135NA46.74%
Other theft97NA-11.82%
Theft from the person87NA85.11%
Public order47NA-6.00%
Shoplifting40NA-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour37NA5.71%
Drugs19NA-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft12NA-25.00%
Burglary10NA-16.67%
Robbery9NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime7NA16.67%
Other crime6NA100.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110NA11.11%
Violence and sexual offences92NA41.54%
Public order50NA8.70%
Theft from the person47NA-2.08%
Shoplifting45NA2.27%
Anti-social behaviour35NA12.90%
Drugs26NA18.18%
Robbery18NA0.00%
Bicycle theft16NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15NA50.00%
Burglary12NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime6NA-71.43%
Possession of weapons5NA-16.67%
Other crime3NA-25.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences65NA0.00%
Theft from the person48NA0.00%
Public order46NA0.00%
Shoplifting44NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour31NA0.00%
Drugs22NA0.00%
Vehicle crime21NA0.00%
Burglary18NA0.00%
Robbery18NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft8NA0.00%
Possession of weapons6NA0.00%
Other crime4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202449
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 202431
March 202416
February 202412
January 202436
December 202342
November 202337
October 202335
September 202331

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 282 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 202419
June 202417
May 202427
April 202424
March 202433
February 202416
January 202424
December 202321
November 202319
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 902 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202438
July 202454
June 202438
May 202467
April 202453
March 202433
February 202449
January 202492
December 2023111
November 202397
October 2023110
September 202399

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 489 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
July 202430
June 202424
May 202433
April 202441
March 202435
February 202419
January 202440
December 202356
November 202347
October 202350
September 202346

A total of 558 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
July 202450
June 202445
May 202459
April 202449
March 202425
February 202442
January 202455
December 202336
November 202340
October 202345
September 202344

A total of 646 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202441
July 202420
June 202426
May 202452
April 202475
March 202448
February 202430
January 202450
December 202376
November 202387
October 202347
September 202348

A total of 963 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202492
July 202454
June 202441
May 202464
April 202490
March 202447
February 202450
January 202482
December 202390
November 2023135
October 202392
September 202365

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 202321

A total of 117 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 202413
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 202416
December 202317
November 202312
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 202414
December 202314
November 20239
October 202318
September 202318

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3A 7LP 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. 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
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aldgate East
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lolesworth Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Possession of weapons3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandy'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitechapel High Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wormwood Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brune Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wentworth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Old Castle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Pomell Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. New Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. A10
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. A1202
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 28. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Artillery Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1