EC3N 3DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 3DS

EC3N 3DS, City of London has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 455.09 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 3DS 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 3DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 3DS, encompassing approximately 505 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (61) incidents (110.34% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-26.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)

EC3N 3DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • St Botolph Street with total crimes: 15
  • Lower Thames Street with total crimes: 13

EC3N 3DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61455.09110.34%
Violence and sexual offences30120.70-26.83%
Shoplifting2759.368.00%
Theft from the person2653.42-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour2351.45-37.84%
Public order1245.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson1123.740.00%
Bicycle theft1021.7766.67%
Burglary919.790.00%
Possession of weapons617.81200.00%
Drugs611.87-57.14%
Vehicle crime411.87-20.00%
Other crime37.91200.00%
Robbery25.94-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41441.2428.12%
Anti-social behaviour3781.13236.36%
Other theft2973.21-39.58%
Theft from the person2857.3886.67%
Shoplifting2555.4025.00%
Drugs1449.47180.00%
Public order1227.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1123.74-8.33%
Burglary921.7712.50%
Bicycle theft617.810.00%
Vehicle crime511.8766.67%
Robbery39.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons25.940.00%
Other crime13.960.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48348.252.13%
Violence and sexual offences3294.9828.00%
Shoplifting2063.32-13.04%
Theft from the person1539.577.14%
Public order1229.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1223.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1123.740.00%
Burglary821.77100.00%
Bicycle theft615.8350.00%
Drugs511.87-50.00%
Robbery49.89300.00%
Vehicle crime37.91-25.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47318.5711.90%
Violence and sexual offences2593.0013.64%
Shoplifting2349.474.55%
Theft from the person1445.51-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour1127.70-15.38%
Drugs1021.77-33.33%
Public order819.79-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson615.8320.00%
Bicycle theft411.87-20.00%
Burglary47.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime47.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons27.91-33.33%
Other crime23.960.00%
Robbery13.96-83.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42381.88-22.22%
Theft from the person2783.10-20.59%
Public order2253.4215.79%
Violence and sexual offences2243.53-40.54%
Shoplifting2243.53-4.35%
Drugs1543.5336.36%
Anti-social behaviour1329.68-38.10%
Burglary625.7220.00%
Robbery611.870.00%
Vehicle crime511.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.89-37.50%
Bicycle theft59.89-28.57%
Possession of weapons39.890.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54441.2422.73%
Violence and sexual offences37106.8554.17%
Theft from the person3473.21100.00%
Shoplifting2367.27130.00%
Anti-social behaviour2145.51110.00%
Public order1941.5511.76%
Drugs1137.5937.50%
Criminal damage and arson821.7714.29%
Bicycle theft715.83600.00%
Burglary513.85-37.50%
Vehicle crime49.89100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44300.76-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences2487.06-14.29%
Public order1747.49112.50%
Theft from the person1733.64-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour1033.64-16.67%
Shoplifting1019.79-65.52%
Drugs819.79-27.27%
Burglary815.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson715.830.00%
Robbery413.85100.00%
Vehicle crime27.910.00%
Bicycle theft13.96-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64403.6518.52%
Shoplifting29126.63-27.50%
Violence and sexual offences2857.38-12.50%
Theft from the person2855.4027.27%
Anti-social behaviour1255.40-25.00%
Drugs1123.74-15.38%
Public order821.77-60.00%
Burglary715.83-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson713.850.00%
Bicycle theft313.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime25.94-66.67%
Other crime23.960.00%
Robbery23.96-71.43%
Possession of weapons13.960.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54470.92-34.15%
Shoplifting40106.85166.67%
Violence and sexual offences3279.15-49.21%
Theft from the person2263.32-40.54%
Public order2043.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1639.57-50.00%
Drugs1331.668.33%
Burglary1225.7250.00%
Robbery723.7475.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.85-30.00%
Bicycle theft613.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime611.87100.00%
Other crime211.870.00%
Possession of weapons13.96-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82587.6620.59%
Violence and sexual offences63162.250.00%
Theft from the person37124.66-22.92%
Anti-social behaviour3273.2118.52%
Public order2063.3225.00%
Shoplifting1539.57-37.50%
Drugs1229.68-76.00%
Criminal damage and arson1023.7466.67%
Bicycle theft919.7912.50%
Burglary817.81-27.27%
Robbery415.8333.33%
Vehicle crime37.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons25.94100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68660.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63134.5546.51%
Drugs50124.66163.16%
Theft from the person4898.93140.00%
Anti-social behaviour2794.9868.75%
Shoplifting2453.42-25.00%
Public order1647.49-20.00%
Burglary1131.66-8.33%
Bicycle theft821.77-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson615.83-53.85%
Other crime511.87400.00%
Vehicle crime49.89100.00%
Robbery37.91-70.00%
Possession of weapons15.940.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft102593.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43201.820.00%
Shoplifting3285.080.00%
Public order2063.320.00%
Theft from the person2039.570.00%
Drugs1939.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour1637.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson1331.660.00%
Burglary1225.720.00%
Robbery1023.740.00%
Bicycle theft919.790.00%
Vehicle crime217.810.00%
Other crime13.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202437
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 202421
March 202410
February 202412
January 202416
December 202332
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202441
July 202432
June 202425
May 202422
April 202437
March 202424
February 202428
January 202432
December 202363
November 202363
October 202343

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 202422
April 202419
March 202417
February 20248
January 202420
December 202320
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 316 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 202415
June 202414
May 202427
April 202434
March 202417
February 202428
January 202422
December 202337
November 202348
October 202320

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 695 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202429
July 202448
June 202447
May 202442
April 202454
March 202444
February 202464
January 202454
December 202382
November 202368
October 2023102

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 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 174 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411
January 202413
December 202312
November 202350
October 202319

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202420
June 202423
May 202422
April 202423
March 202410
February 202429
January 202440
December 202315
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 3DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Lower Thames Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Lovat Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 21. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 22. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. West Tenter Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Yeoman'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Scarborough Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tyne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Goulston Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. New Goulston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Artizan Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Devonshire Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1