EC3N 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 3AE

EC3N 3AE, City of London has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 383.35 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 3AE 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 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 3AE, encompassing approximately 526 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3N 3AE area, explore the EC3N 3AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (52) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)

EC3N 3AE 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 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52383.35116.67%
Violence and sexual offences3198.69-13.89%
Theft from the person2458.83-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2245.55-40.54%
Shoplifting1841.75-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson1034.160.00%
Public order1018.980.00%
Bicycle theft1018.98100.00%
Burglary718.980.00%
Drugs613.28-57.14%
Vehicle crime411.39-20.00%
Other crime37.59200.00%
Possession of weapons35.690.00%
Robbery25.69-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37371.97362.50%
Violence and sexual offences3670.2220.00%
Theft from the person2568.32108.33%
Other theft2447.44-35.14%
Shoplifting1945.5535.71%
Drugs1436.06180.00%
Public order1026.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1018.9811.11%
Burglary718.980.00%
Bicycle theft513.2825.00%
Vehicle crime59.4966.67%
Robbery39.49-25.00%
Other crime15.690.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37275.18-9.76%
Violence and sexual offences3070.2257.89%
Shoplifting1456.930.00%
Public order1226.5771.43%
Theft from the person1222.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson922.7780.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.080.00%
Burglary715.1875.00%
Drugs513.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft49.4933.33%
Robbery47.59300.00%
Vehicle crime37.59-25.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41248.6117.14%
Violence and sexual offences1977.815.56%
Shoplifting1436.06-6.67%
Theft from the person1226.57-53.85%
Drugs1022.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour818.98-20.00%
Public order715.18-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.2825.00%
Burglary49.49-20.00%
Vehicle crime47.59-20.00%
Bicycle theft37.59-40.00%
Other crime25.690.00%
Possession of weapons13.80-50.00%
Robbery11.90-80.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35311.24-23.91%
Theft from the person2666.42-21.21%
Public order2049.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences1837.96-48.57%
Shoplifting1534.1666.67%
Drugs1428.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1026.57-47.37%
Vehicle crime518.9825.00%
Burglary59.4966.67%
Robbery59.490.00%
Bicycle theft59.49-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson49.490.00%
Possession of weapons27.590.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46352.9935.29%
Violence and sexual offences3587.3066.67%
Theft from the person3366.42120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1962.63137.50%
Public order1636.0645.45%
Drugs1030.3642.86%
Shoplifting918.98125.00%
Bicycle theft717.08600.00%
Vehicle crime413.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.59-33.33%
Burglary37.59-62.50%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34229.63-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences2164.52-8.70%
Theft from the person1539.85-40.00%
Public order1128.4757.14%
Anti-social behaviour820.88-27.27%
Burglary815.1833.33%
Drugs715.18-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.280.00%
Robbery411.39100.00%
Shoplifting47.59-81.82%
Vehicle crime27.590.00%
Bicycle theft13.80-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52324.5215.56%
Theft from the person2598.6913.64%
Violence and sexual offences2347.44-11.54%
Shoplifting2243.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1141.75-31.25%
Drugs1020.88-23.08%
Public order718.98-61.11%
Burglary613.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson611.39-14.29%
Bicycle theft311.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime25.69-66.67%
Robbery23.80-71.43%
Possession of weapons13.800.00%
Other crime11.90-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45396.64-35.71%
Shoplifting3385.40175.00%
Violence and sexual offences2662.63-54.39%
Theft from the person2249.34-38.89%
Public order1841.75-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1634.16-50.00%
Drugs1330.3618.18%
Robbery724.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.280.00%
Burglary713.280.00%
Bicycle theft613.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime611.39100.00%
Other crime211.390.00%
Possession of weapons13.800.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70506.7116.67%
Violence and sexual offences57132.85-1.72%
Theft from the person36108.17-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour3268.3218.52%
Public order1960.7346.15%
Shoplifting1236.06-14.29%
Drugs1122.77-77.08%
Bicycle theft820.8814.29%
Burglary715.18-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.2816.67%
Robbery413.28100.00%
Vehicle crime37.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons15.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60563.64-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences58113.8748.72%
Drugs48110.07166.67%
Theft from the person4491.09120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2783.5080.00%
Shoplifting1451.24-22.22%
Public order1326.57-31.58%
Burglary1024.67-16.67%
Bicycle theft718.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson613.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime411.39100.00%
Other crime47.59300.00%
Robbery27.59-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78472.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences39148.030.00%
Theft from the person2074.010.00%
Public order1937.960.00%
Drugs1836.060.00%
Shoplifting1834.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1534.160.00%
Burglary1228.470.00%
Robbery1022.770.00%
Bicycle theft818.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.180.00%
Vehicle crime215.180.00%
Other crime13.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202437
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202419
March 20248
February 202411
January 202416
December 202332
November 202327
October 202315

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
July 202430
June 202419
May 202418
April 202435
March 202421
February 202423
January 202426
December 202357
November 202358
October 202339

A total of 162 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202412
June 20247
May 202420
April 202416
March 202411
February 20247
January 202418
December 202319
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 294 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202412
June 202412
May 202426
April 202433
March 202415
February 202425
January 202422
December 202336
November 202344
October 202320

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 574 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202424
July 202437
June 202441
May 202435
April 202446
March 202434
February 202452
January 202445
December 202370
November 202360
October 202378

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202348
October 202318

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 202422
January 202433
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 3AE 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. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Little Somerset Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Byward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lovat Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tyne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Goulston Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. New Goulston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Artizan Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Devonshire Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. India Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bevis Marks
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1