EC3A 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3A 8AQ

EC3A 8AQ, City of London has recorded a total of 297 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3A 8AQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (64) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (69.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)

EC3A 8AQ 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 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64NA6.67%
Other theft56NA69.70%
Violence and sexual offences49NA8.89%
Theft from the person30NA-14.29%
Public order30NA25.00%
Drugs17NA30.77%
Anti-social behaviour16NA14.29%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-21.43%
Bicycle theft8NA14.29%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%
Robbery3NA50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting60NA-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences45NA-34.78%
Theft from the person35NA-32.69%
Other theft33NA-55.41%
Public order24NA-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson14NA40.00%
Anti-social behaviour14NA-6.67%
Drugs13NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft7NA133.33%
Burglary4NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Robbery2NA-60.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-75.00%
Other crime1NA-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74NA76.19%
Violence and sexual offences69NA-17.86%
Shoplifting68NA-16.05%
Theft from the person52NA-16.13%
Public order28NA-30.00%
Drugs26NA18.18%
Anti-social behaviour15NA-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-23.08%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Robbery5NA150.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Possession of weapons4NA100.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84NA71.43%
Shoplifting81NA65.31%
Theft from the person62NA63.16%
Other theft42NA27.27%
Public order40NA2.56%
Drugs22NA-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour19NA26.67%
Criminal damage and arson13NA85.71%
Bicycle theft9NA80.00%
Burglary8NA33.33%
Vehicle crime4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%
Robbery2NA-60.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49NA11.36%
Violence and sexual offences49NA6.52%
Public order39NA95.00%
Drugs38NA192.31%
Theft from the person38NA18.75%
Other theft33NA-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour15NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-36.36%
Burglary6NA50.00%
Bicycle theft5NA66.67%
Robbery5NA400.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-40.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60NA-24.05%
Violence and sexual offences46NA-34.29%
Shoplifting44NA-24.14%
Theft from the person32NA-34.69%
Public order20NA-28.57%
Drugs13NA-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson11NA57.14%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-59.09%
Vehicle crime5NA-16.67%
Burglary4NA-73.33%
Bicycle theft3NA-75.00%
Robbery1NA-87.50%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79NA-20.20%
Violence and sexual offences70NA-9.09%
Shoplifting58NA26.09%
Theft from the person49NA-26.87%
Public order28NA-40.43%
Anti-social behaviour22NA-15.38%
Drugs18NA-25.00%
Burglary15NA200.00%
Bicycle theft12NA20.00%
Robbery8NA-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-58.82%
Vehicle crime6NA100.00%
Other crime3NA-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99NA26.92%
Violence and sexual offences77NA-34.19%
Theft from the person67NA-15.19%
Public order47NA23.68%
Shoplifting46NA-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour26NA8.33%
Drugs24NA20.00%
Robbery17NA142.86%
Criminal damage and arson17NA41.67%
Bicycle theft10NA25.00%
Possession of weapons7NA133.33%
Burglary5NA25.00%
Other crime4NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117NA48.10%
Theft from the person79NA102.56%
Other theft78NA-26.42%
Shoplifting72NA14.29%
Public order38NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour24NA14.29%
Drugs20NA-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft8NA-46.67%
Robbery7NA-30.00%
Other crime6NA50.00%
Burglary4NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime3NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106NA20.45%
Violence and sexual offences79NA29.51%
Shoplifting63NA23.53%
Theft from the person39NA-9.30%
Public order38NA26.67%
Drugs24NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson15NA114.29%
Bicycle theft15NA200.00%
Robbery10NA-28.57%
Burglary6NA-64.71%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA-37.50%
Other crime4NA0.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88NA-16.19%
Violence and sexual offences61NA-8.96%
Shoplifting51NA18.60%
Theft from the person43NA30.30%
Public order30NA-16.67%
Drugs18NA-30.77%
Burglary17NA70.00%
Robbery14NA133.33%
Anti-social behaviour9NA125.00%
Vehicle crime8NA166.67%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-12.50%
Bicycle theft5NA-37.50%
Possession of weapons5NA400.00%
Other crime4NA100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105NA23.53%
Violence and sexual offences67NA-10.67%
Shoplifting43NA-10.42%
Public order36NA-7.69%
Theft from the person33NA-19.51%
Drugs26NA-13.33%
Burglary10NA-16.67%
Bicycle theft8NA300.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-33.33%
Robbery6NA20.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-75.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences75NA0.00%
Shoplifting48NA0.00%
Theft from the person41NA0.00%
Public order39NA0.00%
Drugs30NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour16NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA0.00%
Burglary12NA0.00%
Robbery5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 938 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202456
June 202433
May 202474
April 202442
March 202433
February 202460
January 202479
December 202399
November 202378
October 2023106
September 202388
August 2023105
July 202385

A total of 747 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202464
June 202460
May 202468
April 202481
March 202449
February 202444
January 202458
December 202346
November 202372
October 202363
September 202351
August 202343
July 202348

A total of 600 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202435
May 202452
April 202462
March 202438
February 202432
January 202449
December 202367
November 202379
October 202339
September 202343
August 202333
July 202341

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 888 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202445
May 202469
April 202484
March 202449
February 202446
January 202470
December 202377
November 2023117
October 202379
September 202361
August 202367
July 202375

A total of 437 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202424
May 202428
April 202440
March 202439
February 202420
January 202428
December 202347
November 202338
October 202338
September 202330
August 202336
July 202339

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 202415
April 202419
March 202415
February 20249
January 202422
December 202326
November 202324
October 202321
September 20239
August 20234
July 202316

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 202317
November 202312
October 202315
September 20237
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 289 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202413
May 202426
April 202422
March 202438
February 202413
January 202418
December 202324
November 202320
October 202324
September 202318
August 202326
July 202330

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 202317
November 20237
October 202310
September 202314
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 202315
September 20235
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202415
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 202317
August 202310
July 202312

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3A 8AQ 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. Corbet Court
    Total18
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Circus Place
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mitre Street
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wormwood Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. India Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Finch Lane
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. London Liverpool Street
    Total5
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Botolph Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. A10
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bell Inn Yard
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gracechurch Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Bury Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. New Goulston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Artizan Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Houndsditch
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Heneage Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Copthall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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