EC3N 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3N 4AX

EC3N 4AX, City of London has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 617.86 per 1,000 population. This EC3N 4AX 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 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3N 4AX, encompassing approximately 299 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3N 4AX area, explore the EC3N 4AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (58) incidents (87.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-36.11% decrease)

EC3N 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Thames Street with total crimes: 13
  • Tower Bridge Approach with total crimes: 12
  • Gracechurch Street with total crimes: 11

EC3N 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58617.8687.10%
Shoplifting25193.71-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences2383.49-36.11%
Theft from the person2376.819.52%
Public order1176.8110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1036.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson933.40-10.00%
Drugs930.06-18.18%
Burglary630.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft320.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons210.020.00%
Other crime26.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime26.68-66.67%
Robbery26.68100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36624.530.00%
Other theft31120.23-26.19%
Shoplifting31103.5319.23%
Theft from the person21103.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1270.1371.43%
Drugs1140.08175.00%
Criminal damage and arson1036.74-9.09%
Public order1033.40-9.09%
Burglary933.4012.50%
Bicycle theft630.06500.00%
Vehicle crime620.04100.00%
Other crime320.040.00%
Robbery110.02-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42577.78-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences36140.2771.43%
Shoplifting26120.23-16.13%
Theft from the person2186.8350.00%
Public order1170.1322.22%
Criminal damage and arson1136.7422.22%
Burglary836.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour726.72-30.00%
Drugs423.38-33.33%
Robbery313.3650.00%
Vehicle crime310.020.00%
Bicycle theft110.02-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50541.0421.95%
Shoplifting31166.9924.00%
Violence and sexual offences21103.53-12.50%
Theft from the person1470.13-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour1046.76-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson933.40125.00%
Public order930.06-50.00%
Drugs630.06-53.85%
Burglary420.04-42.86%
Bicycle theft313.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime310.02-25.00%
Robbery210.02-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41698.01-14.58%
Theft from the person34136.933.03%
Shoplifting25113.55-39.02%
Violence and sexual offences2483.49-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour2480.1560.00%
Public order1880.1512.50%
Drugs1360.1218.18%
Burglary743.42250.00%
Robbery623.38500.00%
Bicycle theft520.040.00%
Vehicle crime416.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson413.36-50.00%
Other crime213.36100.00%
Possession of weapons26.680.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48711.372.13%
Shoplifting41160.31105.00%
Theft from the person33136.93106.25%
Violence and sexual offences29110.2126.09%
Public order1696.8514.29%
Anti-social behaviour1553.4425.00%
Drugs1150.1057.14%
Criminal damage and arson836.7414.29%
Bicycle theft526.72400.00%
Vehicle crime316.7050.00%
Burglary210.02-71.43%
Other crime16.680.00%
Robbery13.34-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47541.04-20.34%
Violence and sexual offences23156.970.00%
Shoplifting2076.81-33.33%
Theft from the person1666.80-42.86%
Public order1453.4475.00%
Anti-social behaviour1246.7650.00%
Drugs740.08-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson723.3816.67%
Burglary723.38-12.50%
Robbery523.38150.00%
Vehicle crime216.70100.00%
Other crime16.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59627.8763.89%
Shoplifting30197.05-31.82%
Theft from the person28100.1975.00%
Violence and sexual offences2393.5115.00%
Drugs976.8112.50%
Public order830.06-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour826.72300.00%
Burglary826.72-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson626.72100.00%
Bicycle theft320.040.00%
Other crime210.020.00%
Robbery26.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.340.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44537.70144.44%
Other theft36146.95-44.62%
Violence and sexual offences20120.23-66.10%
Theft from the person1666.80-48.39%
Burglary1153.44266.67%
Public order936.74-30.77%
Drugs830.060.00%
Robbery426.7233.33%
Vehicle crime313.3650.00%
Bicycle theft310.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.02-50.00%
Other crime210.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.68-60.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65734.75-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences59217.0831.11%
Theft from the person31197.05-8.82%
Shoplifting18103.53-40.00%
Public order1360.1218.18%
Drugs843.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson626.720.00%
Bicycle theft520.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.70-28.57%
Robbery316.700.00%
Burglary310.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime210.020.00%
Other crime16.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70774.82-21.35%
Violence and sexual offences45233.7895.65%
Theft from the person34150.2954.55%
Shoplifting30113.55-3.23%
Public order11100.19-8.33%
Drugs1036.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour733.4075.00%
Criminal damage and arson623.38-57.14%
Burglary620.04200.00%
Bicycle theft520.04-16.67%
Other crime316.700.00%
Robbery310.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime210.02100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89734.750.00%
Shoplifting31297.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences23103.530.00%
Theft from the person2276.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson1473.470.00%
Public order1246.760.00%
Drugs1040.080.00%
Bicycle theft633.400.00%
Robbery520.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.700.00%
Burglary213.360.00%
Vehicle crime16.680.00%
Possession of weapons13.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 636 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202431
July 202442
June 202450
May 202441
April 202448
March 202447
February 202459
January 202436
December 202365
November 202370
October 202389

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202436
July 202436
June 202421
May 202424
April 202429
March 202423
February 202423
January 202420
December 202359
November 202345
October 202323

A total of 352 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
July 202426
June 202431
May 202425
April 202441
March 202420
February 202430
January 202444
December 202318
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202411
June 20249
May 202418
April 202416
March 202414
February 20248
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20244
June 20246
May 202413
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 293 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202421
June 202414
May 202434
April 202433
March 202416
February 202428
January 202416
December 202331
November 202334
October 202322

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 202424
April 202415
March 202412
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3N 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Thames Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Tower Bridge Approach
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Byward Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lovat Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eastcheap
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Monument Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Talbot Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 20. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 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. India Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A1211
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Mansell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 26. Trinity Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Muscovy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Crutched Friars
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Goodman'S Yard
    Total1
    Burglary1