EC3R 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3R 5AT

EC3R 5AT, City of London has recorded a total of 178 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 381.84 per 1,000 population. This EC3R 5AT 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 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3R 5AT, encompassing approximately 466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3R 5AT area, explore the EC3R 5AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (59) incidents (78.79% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)

EC3R 5AT 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

EC3R 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59381.8478.79%
Theft from the person27126.578.00%
Violence and sexual offences2357.92-25.81%
Shoplifting2049.34-4.76%
Drugs1042.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1021.4511.11%
Public order821.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.16-22.22%
Bicycle theft415.02-33.33%
Burglary48.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons28.580.00%
Other crime24.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.29-50.00%
Robbery12.150.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33358.24-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences3170.796.90%
Theft from the person2566.504.17%
Shoplifting2153.63-27.59%
Public order1045.05-9.09%
Drugs1021.45233.33%
Criminal damage and arson921.4528.57%
Anti-social behaviour919.3180.00%
Burglary819.31100.00%
Bicycle theft617.160.00%
Other crime312.870.00%
Vehicle crime26.440.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39334.65-17.02%
Shoplifting2983.66-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences2962.2161.11%
Theft from the person2462.2184.62%
Public order1151.4837.50%
Criminal damage and arson723.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.02-16.67%
Burglary410.7333.33%
Robbery38.5850.00%
Drugs36.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime26.44100.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47306.7614.63%
Shoplifting30100.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1864.36-10.00%
Theft from the person1338.61-56.67%
Public order827.89-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson717.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.02-73.91%
Drugs512.87-44.44%
Bicycle theft310.73-25.00%
Burglary36.44-57.14%
Robbery26.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41409.73-24.07%
Theft from the person3087.95-14.29%
Shoplifting2464.36-44.19%
Anti-social behaviour2351.48109.09%
Violence and sexual offences2049.34-23.08%
Public order1942.9046.15%
Drugs940.76-10.00%
Burglary719.31250.00%
Robbery615.02500.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.87-42.86%
Bicycle theft48.580.00%
Other crime28.58100.00%
Vehicle crime24.29100.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54448.3417.39%
Shoplifting43115.8479.17%
Theft from the person3592.24118.75%
Violence and sexual offences2675.084.00%
Public order1355.77-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour1127.89-8.33%
Drugs1023.6042.86%
Criminal damage and arson721.450.00%
Bicycle theft415.02300.00%
Burglary28.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%
Other crime12.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Robbery12.15-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46349.66-22.03%
Violence and sexual offences2598.6825.00%
Shoplifting2453.63-25.00%
Theft from the person1651.48-36.00%
Public order1434.32180.00%
Anti-social behaviour1230.0333.33%
Drugs725.74-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson715.0275.00%
Burglary715.02-12.50%
Robbery315.0250.00%
Other crime16.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59381.8434.09%
Shoplifting32126.57-25.58%
Theft from the person2568.6556.25%
Violence and sexual offences2053.635.26%
Anti-social behaviour942.9080.00%
Drugs919.3180.00%
Burglary819.310.00%
Public order517.16-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson410.730.00%
Other crime28.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft24.290.00%
Robbery24.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44349.66-41.33%
Shoplifting4394.3986.96%
Violence and sexual offences1992.24-61.22%
Theft from the person1640.76-50.00%
Public order834.32-27.27%
Burglary817.16166.67%
Drugs517.16-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.73-42.86%
Robbery38.58-40.00%
Other crime36.44200.00%
Vehicle crime26.440.00%
Bicycle theft24.290.00%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75476.23-1.32%
Violence and sexual offences49160.8940.00%
Theft from the person32105.11-11.11%
Shoplifting2368.65-20.69%
Public order1149.3437.50%
Criminal damage and arson723.6040.00%
Drugs615.0220.00%
Robbery512.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.73-44.44%
Burglary310.73-57.14%
Bicycle theft26.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.29100.00%
Other crime14.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76474.08-20.00%
Theft from the person36163.0344.00%
Violence and sexual offences3577.2375.00%
Shoplifting2975.083.57%
Anti-social behaviour962.2150.00%
Public order819.310.00%
Burglary717.16600.00%
Other crime515.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.73-64.29%
Drugs510.73-28.57%
Bicycle theft310.73-25.00%
Robbery26.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95465.500.00%
Shoplifting28203.790.00%
Theft from the person2560.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences2053.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1442.900.00%
Public order830.030.00%
Drugs717.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.020.00%
Robbery612.870.00%
Bicycle theft412.870.00%
Vehicle crime18.580.00%
Possession of weapons12.150.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 668 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202433
July 202439
June 202447
May 202441
April 202454
March 202446
February 202459
January 202444
December 202375
November 202376
October 202395

A total of 346 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202429
June 202430
May 202424
April 202443
March 202424
February 202432
January 202443
December 202323
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 304 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202424
June 202413
May 202430
April 202435
March 202416
February 202425
January 202416
December 202332
November 202336
October 202325

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202429
June 202418
May 202420
April 202426
March 202425
February 202420
January 202419
December 202349
November 202335
October 202320

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 202419
April 202413
March 202414
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202423
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3R 5AT 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. Martin Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 8. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 19. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 20. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. India Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 23. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Trinity Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Muscovy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Crutched Friars
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hospital
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. St Mary At Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1