CRUTCHED FRIARS, EC3N 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 2AE

CRUTCHED FRIARS, EC3N 2AE, City of London has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 509.52 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 2AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC3N postcode area, which has experienced 54 crimes and a crime rate of 102.27 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC3N 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 2AE, encompassing approximately 445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3N 2AE area, explore the EC3N 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (13.51% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)

EC3N 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Somerset Street with total crimes: 19
  • Gracechurch Street with total crimes: 18
  • Mitre Street with total crimes: 15

CRUTCHED FRIARS, EC3N 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42509.5213.51%
Other theft3494.27-29.17%
Shoplifting3476.3230.77%
Theft from the person2876.3227.27%
Anti-social behaviour2262.85120.00%
Drugs1649.38128.57%
Public order1335.91-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1229.180.00%
Burglary926.940.00%
Bicycle theft620.20100.00%
Vehicle crime613.47100.00%
Other crime313.470.00%
Robbery26.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48437.69-12.73%
Violence and sexual offences37107.7442.31%
Shoplifting2683.05-18.75%
Theft from the person2258.3637.50%
Public order1449.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson1231.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1026.94-9.09%
Burglary922.4580.00%
Drugs720.20-30.00%
Robbery415.71100.00%
Bicycle theft38.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime36.73-25.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55419.7414.58%
Shoplifting32123.4514.29%
Violence and sexual offences2671.83-3.70%
Theft from the person1658.36-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour1135.91-57.69%
Drugs1024.69-33.33%
Public order1022.45-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson922.4580.00%
Burglary520.20-44.44%
Bicycle theft411.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime48.98-33.33%
Other crime28.980.00%
Robbery24.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons14.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48531.97-12.73%
Theft from the person36107.740.00%
Shoplifting2880.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences2762.85-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour2660.6013.04%
Public order2258.3622.22%
Drugs1549.387.14%
Burglary933.67125.00%
Vehicle crime620.2020.00%
Robbery613.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.47-37.50%
Bicycle theft511.22-28.57%
Other crime211.22100.00%
Possession of weapons24.490.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55570.1310.00%
Shoplifting42123.45110.00%
Violence and sexual offences4094.2748.15%
Theft from the person3689.78111.76%
Anti-social behaviour2380.8164.29%
Public order1851.6320.00%
Drugs1440.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson831.420.00%
Bicycle theft717.96600.00%
Vehicle crime515.71150.00%
Burglary411.22-50.00%
Other crime18.980.00%
Robbery12.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50399.54-31.51%
Violence and sexual offences27112.230.00%
Shoplifting2060.60-37.50%
Theft from the person1744.89-46.88%
Public order1538.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1433.677.69%
Drugs1031.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson822.4514.29%
Burglary817.96-11.11%
Robbery517.9666.67%
Vehicle crime211.22100.00%
Other crime14.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73500.5452.08%
Theft from the person32163.8677.78%
Shoplifting3271.83-34.69%
Violence and sexual offences2771.83-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour1360.60160.00%
Public order1029.18-28.57%
Drugs1022.45-16.67%
Burglary922.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson720.2016.67%
Bicycle theft315.71-25.00%
Robbery36.73-50.00%
Other crime26.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49473.61157.89%
Other theft48109.98-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences29107.74-55.38%
Theft from the person1865.09-50.00%
Public order1440.40-6.67%
Drugs1231.4233.33%
Burglary1226.9471.43%
Robbery626.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft411.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime48.98100.00%
Other crime38.98200.00%
Possession of weapons16.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76583.59-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences65170.5920.37%
Theft from the person36145.90-18.18%
Shoplifting1980.81-38.71%
Public order1542.6515.38%
Anti-social behaviour1033.67-28.57%
Drugs922.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.200.00%
Burglary717.96-22.22%
Bicycle theft615.710.00%
Robbery513.4766.67%
Vehicle crime211.220.00%
Other crime14.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.240.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82630.73-17.17%
Violence and sexual offences54184.0668.75%
Theft from the person44121.21109.52%
Shoplifting3198.76-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour1469.5855.56%
Public order1331.42-18.75%
Drugs1229.180.00%
Burglary926.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.20-46.67%
Bicycle theft617.96-14.29%
Other crime313.470.00%
Robbery36.73-57.14%
Vehicle crime26.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99585.8447.76%
Shoplifting34222.21-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences3276.326.67%
Theft from the person2171.83-32.26%
Public order1647.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson1535.9187.50%
Drugs1233.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour926.940.00%
Bicycle theft720.2075.00%
Robbery715.7140.00%
Burglary615.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime213.47-71.43%
Possession of weapons14.49-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67509.520.00%
Shoplifting36150.390.00%
Theft from the person3180.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences3069.580.00%
Public order1067.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour922.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson820.200.00%
Vehicle crime717.960.00%
Burglary715.710.00%
Drugs615.710.00%
Robbery513.470.00%
Possession of weapons411.220.00%
Bicycle theft48.980.00%
Other crime38.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202410
June 202411
May 202426
April 202423
March 202414
February 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 202314
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20247
June 202410
May 202415
April 202414
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 735 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202448
June 202455
May 202448
April 202455
March 202450
February 202473
January 202448
December 202376
November 202382
October 202399
September 202367

A total of 337 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202422
June 202416
May 202436
April 202436
March 202417
February 202432
January 202418
December 202336
November 202344
October 202321
September 202331

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202414
June 202410
May 202422
April 202418
March 202415
February 202410
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202426
June 202432
May 202428
April 202442
March 202420
February 202432
January 202449
December 202319
November 202331
October 202334
September 202336

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 436 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202437
June 202426
May 202427
April 202440
March 202427
February 202427
January 202429
December 202365
November 202354
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little Somerset Street
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gracechurch Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mitre Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New London Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eastcheap
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A3211
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Lovat Lane
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Botolph Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Fenchurch Street (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Minories
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cooper'S Row
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Great Tower Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Monument Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Talbot Court
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Carlisle Avenue
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Muscovy Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tower Hill (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lower Thames Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. India Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 26. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Crutched Friars
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Tower Gateway (Dlr)
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. St Mary At Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aldgate (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1