EC3N 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 2LR

EC3N 2LR, City of London has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 399.81 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 2LR, encompassing approximately 512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (49) incidents (157.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)

EC3N 2LR 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 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49399.81157.89%
Violence and sexual offences2895.56-15.15%
Theft from the person2654.614.00%
Anti-social behaviour2550.71-34.21%
Shoplifting2048.7611.11%
Public order1139.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson921.450.00%
Bicycle theft917.55125.00%
Burglary917.5512.50%
Drugs617.55-64.71%
Possession of weapons411.700.00%
Vehicle crime47.80-20.00%
Other crime37.80200.00%
Robbery25.85-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38376.41533.33%
Violence and sexual offences3374.1143.48%
Theft from the person2564.36150.00%
Other theft1948.76-42.42%
Shoplifting1837.0628.57%
Drugs1735.11240.00%
Public order1133.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson921.4512.50%
Burglary817.5514.29%
Robbery515.6025.00%
Vehicle crime59.7566.67%
Bicycle theft49.7533.33%
Other crime17.800.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33237.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2364.3664.29%
Shoplifting1444.860.00%
Theft from the person1027.30-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson819.5060.00%
Burglary715.60133.33%
Public order613.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour611.70-14.29%
Drugs511.70-50.00%
Robbery49.75300.00%
Bicycle theft37.800.00%
Vehicle crime35.85-25.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33224.2817.86%
Violence and sexual offences1464.36-17.65%
Shoplifting1427.300.00%
Theft from the person1127.30-52.17%
Drugs1021.4511.11%
Public order719.50-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson513.6525.00%
Vehicle crime49.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft37.80-40.00%
Burglary35.85-40.00%
Other crime25.850.00%
Possession of weapons13.90-50.00%
Robbery11.95-80.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28282.79-37.78%
Theft from the person2354.61-43.90%
Public order2044.8642.86%
Violence and sexual offences1739.01-56.41%
Shoplifting1433.1540.00%
Drugs927.30-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.55-65.22%
Vehicle crime515.600.00%
Burglary59.75-16.67%
Robbery59.75400.00%
Bicycle theft59.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson49.750.00%
Possession of weapons27.800.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45399.8155.17%
Theft from the person4187.76215.38%
Violence and sexual offences3979.96129.41%
Anti-social behaviour2376.06187.50%
Public order1444.8675.00%
Shoplifting1027.30150.00%
Drugs1019.50100.00%
Bicycle theft719.50600.00%
Burglary613.650.00%
Vehicle crime511.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.75-20.00%
Robbery17.80-75.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29198.93-35.56%
Violence and sexual offences1756.56-19.05%
Theft from the person1333.15-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour825.35-20.00%
Public order815.6033.33%
Burglary615.6020.00%
Drugs511.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson59.75-16.67%
Robbery49.75100.00%
Shoplifting47.80-80.95%
Vehicle crime27.80100.00%
Bicycle theft13.90-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45296.4418.42%
Theft from the person2487.7614.29%
Violence and sexual offences2146.81-25.00%
Shoplifting2140.96-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour1040.96-33.33%
Drugs719.50-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson613.65-33.33%
Public order611.70-68.42%
Burglary511.70-37.50%
Bicycle theft29.75-71.43%
Robbery23.90-71.43%
Vehicle crime13.90-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Other crime11.95-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38407.61-39.68%
Shoplifting3474.11126.67%
Violence and sexual offences2866.31-50.00%
Theft from the person2154.61-34.38%
Public order1940.96-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour1537.06-58.33%
Drugs1529.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson929.250.00%
Burglary817.550.00%
Robbery715.60133.33%
Bicycle theft713.650.00%
Vehicle crime513.65150.00%
Other crime29.750.00%
Possession of weapons13.900.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63509.03-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences56122.87-5.08%
Anti-social behaviour36109.2224.14%
Theft from the person3270.21-27.27%
Public order2062.4181.82%
Shoplifting1539.0115.38%
Drugs929.25-81.63%
Criminal damage and arson917.5528.57%
Burglary817.55-27.27%
Bicycle theft715.60-12.50%
Robbery313.6550.00%
Vehicle crime25.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.900.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66600.69-19.51%
Violence and sexual offences59128.7259.46%
Drugs49115.07188.24%
Theft from the person4495.56109.52%
Anti-social behaviour2985.8138.10%
Shoplifting1356.56-31.58%
Burglary1125.3510.00%
Public order1121.45-35.29%
Bicycle theft821.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.600.00%
Vehicle crime613.650.00%
Other crime311.700.00%
Robbery25.85-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82501.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences37159.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2172.160.00%
Theft from the person2140.960.00%
Shoplifting1940.960.00%
Drugs1737.060.00%
Public order1733.150.00%
Burglary1033.150.00%
Robbery1019.500.00%
Bicycle theft819.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.600.00%
Vehicle crime613.650.00%
Possession of weapons211.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202438
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 202423
March 20248
February 202410
January 202415
December 202336
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
July 202423
June 202414
May 202417
April 202439
March 202417
February 202421
January 202428
December 202356
November 202359
October 202337

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20246
June 20247
May 202420
April 202414
March 20248
February 20246
January 202419
December 202320
November 202311
October 202317

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 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202410
June 202411
May 202423
April 202441
March 202413
February 202424
January 202421
December 202332
November 202344
October 202321

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 530 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202419
July 202433
June 202433
May 202428
April 202445
March 202429
February 202445
January 202438
December 202363
November 202366
October 202382

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 202349
October 202317

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 2LR 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. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 16. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Royal Mint Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Tyne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Goulston Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. India Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Leman Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Buckle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2