EC3N 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 1JJ

EC3N 1JJ, City of London has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 452.07 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 1JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC3N postcode area, which has experienced 60 crimes and a crime rate of 113.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC3N 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 1JJ, encompassing approximately 510 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (51) incidents (168.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)

EC3N 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Botolph Street with total crimes: 15
  • Lower Thames Street with total crimes: 13
  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 12

EC3N 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51452.07168.42%
Violence and sexual offences3699.812.86%
Theft from the person3170.45-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour3060.67-34.78%
Shoplifting2058.7111.11%
Public order1239.14-20.00%
Burglary1123.4837.50%
Bicycle theft1021.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.570.00%
Vehicle crime617.610.00%
Drugs611.74-62.50%
Possession of weapons411.740.00%
Other crime37.83200.00%
Robbery25.87-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46418.80820.00%
Violence and sexual offences3590.0252.17%
Theft from the person3268.49166.67%
Other theft1962.62-40.62%
Shoplifting1837.1828.57%
Drugs1635.23220.00%
Public order1531.31114.29%
Criminal damage and arson929.3512.50%
Burglary817.6114.29%
Vehicle crime615.66100.00%
Robbery511.7425.00%
Bicycle theft49.7833.33%
Other crime17.830.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32240.713.23%
Violence and sexual offences2362.6276.92%
Shoplifting1445.010.00%
Theft from the person1227.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson823.4860.00%
Public order715.660.00%
Burglary713.70133.33%
Drugs513.70-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour59.78-16.67%
Robbery49.78300.00%
Bicycle theft37.830.00%
Vehicle crime35.87-25.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31211.3610.71%
Shoplifting1460.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1327.40-23.53%
Theft from the person1025.44-60.00%
Drugs919.570.00%
Public order717.61-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.7425.00%
Vehicle crime49.780.00%
Bicycle theft37.83-40.00%
Burglary35.87-25.00%
Possession of weapons15.87-50.00%
Robbery11.96-75.00%
Other crime11.960.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28277.89-40.43%
Theft from the person2554.80-44.44%
Public order2048.9233.33%
Violence and sexual offences1739.14-57.50%
Shoplifting1433.2740.00%
Drugs927.40-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.61-80.65%
Bicycle theft511.74-28.57%
Robbery49.78100.00%
Vehicle crime47.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.830.00%
Burglary47.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons27.830.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47438.3751.61%
Theft from the person4591.9880.00%
Violence and sexual offences4088.06135.29%
Anti-social behaviour3178.28287.50%
Public order1560.6750.00%
Drugs1029.35233.33%
Shoplifting1019.57150.00%
Vehicle crime719.57250.00%
Bicycle theft713.70600.00%
Burglary613.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.74-20.00%
Robbery27.83-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31225.05-26.19%
Theft from the person2560.6719.05%
Violence and sexual offences1748.92-19.05%
Public order1033.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour819.57-11.11%
Burglary515.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.78-16.67%
Robbery49.78100.00%
Shoplifting47.83-80.95%
Drugs37.83-57.14%
Vehicle crime25.87100.00%
Bicycle theft13.91-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42283.76-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences2182.19-32.26%
Theft from the person2141.10-12.50%
Shoplifting2141.10-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour941.10-55.00%
Drugs717.61-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson613.70-50.00%
Public order611.74-71.43%
Burglary511.74-37.50%
Bicycle theft29.78-66.67%
Robbery23.91-71.43%
Vehicle crime13.91-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%
Other crime11.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43455.98-34.85%
Shoplifting3484.15126.67%
Violence and sexual offences3166.54-50.00%
Theft from the person2460.67-33.33%
Public order2146.97-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour2041.10-55.56%
Drugs1839.14125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1235.2320.00%
Burglary823.48-11.11%
Robbery715.66600.00%
Vehicle crime613.7050.00%
Bicycle theft611.74-14.29%
Other crime211.740.00%
Possession of weapons13.91-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66561.66-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences62129.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45121.334.65%
Theft from the person3688.06-20.00%
Public order2270.4522.22%
Shoplifting1543.0515.38%
Criminal damage and arson1029.35100.00%
Burglary919.57-10.00%
Drugs817.61-83.33%
Bicycle theft715.66-12.50%
Vehicle crime413.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons27.830.00%
Robbery13.91-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69655.59-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences62135.0358.97%
Drugs48121.33182.35%
Theft from the person4593.9487.50%
Anti-social behaviour4388.0659.26%
Public order1884.15-18.18%
Shoplifting1335.23-31.58%
Burglary1025.44-23.08%
Vehicle crime819.57-11.11%
Bicycle theft815.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.66-28.57%
Robbery39.78-76.92%
Other crime35.87200.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84557.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences39164.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour2776.320.00%
Theft from the person2452.840.00%
Public order2246.970.00%
Shoplifting1943.050.00%
Drugs1737.180.00%
Robbery1333.270.00%
Burglary1325.440.00%
Vehicle crime925.440.00%
Bicycle theft817.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.660.00%
Possession of weapons213.700.00%
Other crime13.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 202412
June 202410
May 202425
April 202445
March 202425
February 202421
January 202424
December 202336
November 202345
October 202324

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 202423
June 202413
May 202417
April 202440
March 202417
February 202421
January 202431
December 202362
November 202362
October 202339

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202446
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 202431
March 20248
February 20249
January 202420
December 202345
November 202343
October 202327

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 543 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202419
July 202432
June 202431
May 202428
April 202447
March 202431
February 202442
January 202443
December 202366
November 202369
October 202384

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20247
June 20247
May 202420
April 202415
March 202410
February 20246
January 202421
December 202322
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202410
March 20244
February 202421
January 202434
December 202315
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 156 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 202418
December 20238
November 202348
October 202317

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 1JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Lower Thames Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Aldgate East
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Byward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Whitechapel High Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hooper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Plough Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 19. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 20. Mill Yard
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 22. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 23. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tyne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Goulston Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1