EC3N 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 1AF

EC3N 1AF, City of London has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 927.80 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC3N postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 100.38 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC3N 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 1AF, encompassing approximately 283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3N 1AF area, explore the EC3N 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (50) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (21.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (6.67% increase)

EC3N 1AF 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

EC3N 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50927.8031.58%
Violence and sexual offences50176.3921.95%
Shoplifting48176.396.67%
Public order26169.338.33%
Drugs1891.725.88%
Anti-social behaviour1663.50-11.11%
Theft from the person1656.44-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson1156.44-15.38%
Bicycle theft938.8180.00%
Burglary731.7540.00%
Vehicle crime424.690.00%
Robbery414.11100.00%
Possession of weapons314.11-25.00%
Other crime110.58-50.00%

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
Shoplifting45860.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences41158.75-8.89%
Other theft38144.64-20.83%
Theft from the person26134.05-3.70%
Public order2491.724.35%
Anti-social behaviour1884.6738.46%
Drugs1763.50-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson1359.9762.50%
Burglary545.86-28.57%
Bicycle theft517.6466.67%
Possession of weapons417.6433.33%
Vehicle crime414.11-20.00%
Robbery214.11-50.00%
Other crime27.060.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48903.104.35%
Shoplifting45169.3315.38%
Violence and sexual offences45158.75-42.31%
Theft from the person27158.75-47.06%
Drugs2395.2527.78%
Public order2381.14-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour1381.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson845.8614.29%
Burglary728.22-30.00%
Vehicle crime524.69-44.44%
Robbery417.64-20.00%
Possession of weapons314.1150.00%
Bicycle theft310.58-70.00%
Other crime210.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences781206.49143.75%
Theft from the person51275.1696.15%
Other theft46179.9270.37%
Shoplifting39162.2895.00%
Anti-social behaviour39137.58143.75%
Public order28137.5833.33%
Drugs1898.78-21.74%
Bicycle theft1063.50150.00%
Burglary1035.2825.00%
Vehicle crime935.28350.00%
Criminal damage and arson731.75-22.22%
Robbery524.6925.00%
Possession of weapons217.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32687.91-36.00%
Other theft27112.89-44.90%
Theft from the person2695.25-13.33%
Drugs2391.7243.75%
Public order2181.1410.53%
Shoplifting2074.08-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour1670.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson956.44-10.00%
Burglary831.75100.00%
Bicycle theft428.22100.00%
Robbery414.11100.00%
Possession of weapons214.110.00%
Vehicle crime27.06-33.33%
Other crime17.060.00%

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 offences50846.66-35.06%
Other theft49176.39-39.51%
Shoplifting42172.86-14.29%
Theft from the person30148.17-16.67%
Public order19105.83-40.62%
Drugs1667.03-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour1256.44-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson1042.33-50.00%
Burglary435.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime314.11-72.73%
Robbery210.58-83.33%
Bicycle theft27.06-77.78%
Other crime17.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811418.15-16.49%
Violence and sexual offences77285.75-8.33%
Shoplifting49271.6458.06%
Anti-social behaviour38172.86-20.83%
Theft from the person36134.05-40.98%
Public order32127.00-23.81%
Drugs21112.8931.25%
Criminal damage and arson2074.0817.65%
Burglary1270.559.09%
Robbery1242.3333.33%
Vehicle crime1142.3383.33%
Bicycle theft938.81-25.00%
Other crime331.7550.00%
Possession of weapons110.58-80.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft971555.7410.23%
Violence and sexual offences84342.19-24.32%
Theft from the person61296.333.39%
Anti-social behaviour48215.1914.29%
Public order42169.3350.00%
Shoplifting31148.17-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson17109.3630.77%
Drugs1659.9714.29%
Bicycle theft1256.449.09%
Burglary1142.3310.00%
Robbery938.8112.50%
Vehicle crime631.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons521.17150.00%
Other crime217.64-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111523.9940.51%
Other theft88391.58-12.00%
Theft from the person59310.4496.67%
Anti-social behaviour42208.14-4.55%
Shoplifting32148.17-17.95%
Public order28112.89-17.65%
Drugs1498.78-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson1349.398.33%
Bicycle theft1145.86-26.67%
Burglary1038.81-23.08%
Vehicle crime935.2828.57%
Robbery831.75-52.94%
Other crime528.2266.67%
Possession of weapons217.64-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1001478.1314.94%
Violence and sexual offences79352.7729.51%
Anti-social behaviour44278.692.33%
Shoplifting39155.228.33%
Public order34137.58-8.11%
Theft from the person30119.94-14.29%
Drugs23105.839.52%
Robbery1781.140.00%
Bicycle theft1559.9787.50%
Burglary1352.92-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson1245.860.00%
Vehicle crime742.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons324.69-50.00%
Other crime310.580.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft871432.27-18.69%
Violence and sexual offences61306.91-26.51%
Anti-social behaviour43215.1930.30%
Public order37151.698.82%
Shoplifting36130.5316.13%
Theft from the person35127.00-22.22%
Drugs21123.47-8.70%
Vehicle crime2174.08162.50%
Burglary1974.085.56%
Robbery1767.036.25%
Criminal damage and arson1259.979.09%
Bicycle theft842.33-11.11%
Possession of weapons628.220.00%
Other crime321.17200.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1071478.1316.30%
Violence and sexual offences83377.4716.90%
Theft from the person45292.80-2.17%
Public order34158.75-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour33119.94-13.16%
Shoplifting31116.4214.81%
Drugs23109.36-4.17%
Burglary1881.1420.00%
Robbery1663.5077.78%
Criminal damage and arson1156.44-26.67%
Bicycle theft938.81-18.18%
Vehicle crime831.750.00%
Other crime128.220.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft921404.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences71324.550.00%
Theft from the person46250.470.00%
Public order38162.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour38134.050.00%
Shoplifting27134.050.00%
Drugs2495.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1584.670.00%
Burglary1552.920.00%
Bicycle theft1152.920.00%
Robbery938.810.00%
Vehicle crime831.750.00%
Possession of weapons328.220.00%
Other crime110.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202418
May 202413
April 202439
March 202416
February 202412
January 202438
December 202348
November 202342
October 202344
September 202343
August 202333
July 202338

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 202420
December 202317
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 257 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202417
May 202423
April 202418
March 202423
February 202416
January 202421
December 202316
November 202314
October 202323
September 202321
August 202323
July 202324

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 910 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202450
June 202438
May 202448
April 202446
March 202427
February 202449
January 202481
December 202397
November 202388
October 2023100
September 202387
August 2023107
July 202392

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
July 20233

A total of 386 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202424
May 202423
April 202428
March 202421
February 202419
January 202432
December 202342
November 202328
October 202334
September 202337
August 202334
July 202338

A total of 484 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202445
May 202445
April 202439
March 202420
February 202442
January 202449
December 202331
November 202332
October 202339
September 202336
August 202331
July 202327

A total of 488 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202426
May 202427
April 202451
March 202426
February 202430
January 202436
December 202361
November 202359
October 202330
September 202335
August 202345
July 202346

A total of 862 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202450
June 202441
May 202445
April 202478
March 202432
February 202450
January 202477
December 202384
November 2023111
October 202379
September 202361
August 202383
July 202371

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 202321
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 108 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315
September 20238
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202313
September 202319
August 202318
July 202315

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 202317
September 202317
August 202316
July 20239

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 1AF 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. Mitre Street
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Little Somerset Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wormwood Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. India Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Botolph Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Minories
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Artillery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandy'S Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Aldgate East (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. A10
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Muscovy Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Bury Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Cooper'S Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Portsoken Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Haydon Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Trinity Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Widegate Street
    Total1
    Other theft1