EC3R 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3R 5AA

EC3R 5AA, City of London has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 391.08 per 1,000 population. This EC3R 5AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC3R postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 198.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC3R 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3R 5AA, encompassing approximately 480 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (62) incidents (26.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)

EC3R 5AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lombard Street with total crimes: 14
  • Lower Thames Street with total crimes: 13
  • Gracechurch Street with total crimes: 11

EC3R 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62391.0826.53%
Shoplifting29128.97-3.33%
Theft from the person2660.338.33%
Violence and sexual offences2054.09-52.38%
Public order1241.60-29.41%
Drugs924.9612.50%
Anti-social behaviour818.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.64-22.22%
Bicycle theft614.56-14.29%
Burglary512.48-37.50%
Possession of weapons210.400.00%
Other crime14.16-66.67%
Robbery12.080.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49430.6113.95%
Violence and sexual offences42101.9323.53%
Shoplifting3087.370.00%
Theft from the person2462.41-14.29%
Public order1749.9330.77%
Criminal damage and arson935.36-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour818.72-11.11%
Burglary816.64100.00%
Drugs816.64166.67%
Bicycle theft716.64250.00%
Other crime314.560.00%
Vehicle crime26.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43380.68-23.21%
Violence and sexual offences3489.459.68%
Shoplifting3070.7320.00%
Theft from the person2862.4164.71%
Public order1358.2544.44%
Criminal damage and arson1127.0422.22%
Anti-social behaviour922.88-10.00%
Vehicle crime418.72300.00%
Burglary48.320.00%
Drugs38.32-40.00%
Robbery26.24-33.33%
Bicycle theft24.16-60.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56364.041.82%
Violence and sexual offences31116.4940.91%
Shoplifting2564.490.00%
Theft from the person1752.01-52.78%
Anti-social behaviour1035.36-54.55%
Public order920.80-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson918.7228.57%
Bicycle theft518.720.00%
Drugs510.40-50.00%
Burglary410.40-42.86%
Robbery38.32-57.14%
Vehicle crime16.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55459.7325.00%
Theft from the person36114.41-7.69%
Shoplifting2574.89-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences2252.0122.22%
Anti-social behaviour2245.76120.00%
Public order1945.7635.71%
Drugs1039.5211.11%
Robbery720.8075.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.56-36.36%
Burglary714.56133.33%
Bicycle theft514.5666.67%
Vehicle crime410.4033.33%
Other crime28.32100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45426.4566.67%
Other theft4493.61-10.20%
Theft from the person3991.53116.67%
Violence and sexual offences1881.13-37.93%
Public order1437.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson1129.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour1022.88-16.67%
Drugs920.800.00%
Robbery418.7233.33%
Vehicle crime38.32-25.00%
Burglary36.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft36.2450.00%
Possession of weapons16.240.00%
Other crime12.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49382.76-31.94%
Violence and sexual offences29101.9370.59%
Shoplifting2760.3335.00%
Theft from the person1856.17-35.71%
Public order1437.4455.56%
Anti-social behaviour1229.1220.00%
Drugs924.96-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson918.7212.50%
Burglary618.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime412.480.00%
Robbery38.3250.00%
Bicycle theft26.24-66.67%
Other crime24.160.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72403.5671.43%
Theft from the person28149.7864.71%
Shoplifting2058.25-35.48%
Violence and sexual offences1741.6013.33%
Anti-social behaviour1035.36400.00%
Drugs1020.80150.00%
Burglary1020.800.00%
Public order920.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson818.72100.00%
Bicycle theft616.6450.00%
Other crime212.48100.00%
Robbery24.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42307.87-47.50%
Shoplifting3187.37138.46%
Theft from the person1764.49-55.26%
Violence and sexual offences1535.36-70.59%
Burglary1031.20233.33%
Public order820.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson416.64-33.33%
Drugs48.32-50.00%
Robbery48.32-20.00%
Bicycle theft48.320.00%
Possession of weapons38.3250.00%
Vehicle crime36.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.24-50.00%
Other crime14.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80480.531.27%
Violence and sexual offences51166.4218.60%
Theft from the person38106.09-7.32%
Shoplifting1379.05-55.17%
Public order1227.049.09%
Drugs824.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.640.00%
Robbery512.48150.00%
Bicycle theft410.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.32-33.33%
Burglary38.32-50.00%
Other crime36.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons26.240.00%
Vehicle crime24.160.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79503.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences43164.340.00%
Theft from the person4189.450.00%
Shoplifting2985.290.00%
Public order1160.330.00%
Drugs1022.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour620.800.00%
Burglary612.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.480.00%
Other crime512.480.00%
Bicycle theft410.400.00%
Robbery28.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 631 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202449
July 202443
June 202456
May 202455
April 202444
March 202449
February 202472
January 202442
December 202380
November 202379

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
July 202430
June 202425
May 202425
April 202445
March 202427
February 202420
January 202431
December 202313
November 202329

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202428
June 202417
May 202436
April 202439
March 202418
February 202428
January 202417
December 202338
November 202341

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202442
July 202434
June 202431
May 202422
April 202418
March 202429
February 202417
January 202415
December 202351
November 202343

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202413
June 20249
May 202419
April 202414
March 202414
February 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202422
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3R 5AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lombard Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. Lower Thames Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Martin Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Finch Lane
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Eastcheap
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Monument Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Talbot Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gophir Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 20. Angel Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Laurence Pountney Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 25. Trinity Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Muscovy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Laurence Pountney Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Crutched Friars
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. St Mary At Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1