EC3R 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3R 6AJ

EC3R 6AJ, City of London has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 628.60 per 1,000 population. This EC3R 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3R 6AJ, encompassing approximately 346 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3R 6AJ area, explore the EC3R 6AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EC3R 6AJ area, visit the EC3R 6AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (56) incidents (9.80% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-42.55% decrease)

EC3R 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 23
  • Lombard Street with total crimes: 14
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 12

EC3R 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56628.609.80%
Theft from the person51161.4741.67%
Violence and sexual offences27147.06-42.55%
Shoplifting2177.85-16.00%
Public order1460.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1340.370.00%
Bicycle theft1137.4983.33%
Drugs831.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson623.07-25.00%
Robbery417.30300.00%
Burglary311.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime28.65100.00%
Possession of weapons15.770.00%
Other crime12.88-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51668.9641.67%
Violence and sexual offences47147.0617.50%
Theft from the person36135.5212.50%
Public order28103.8027.27%
Shoplifting2580.74-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour1372.0962.50%
Burglary937.4980.00%
Criminal damage and arson825.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft623.07200.00%
Drugs417.30-20.00%
Other crime211.53100.00%
Possession of weapons15.770.00%
Robbery12.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.88-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40573.8142.86%
Other theft36115.34-18.18%
Theft from the person32103.80128.57%
Shoplifting2992.2716.00%
Public order2283.62120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1063.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour828.8314.29%
Vehicle crime723.0775.00%
Drugs520.18150.00%
Burglary514.4266.67%
Bicycle theft214.42-50.00%
Other crime15.770.00%
Possession of weapons12.880.00%
Robbery12.88-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44432.52-22.81%
Violence and sexual offences28126.87-3.45%
Shoplifting2580.74-13.79%
Theft from the person1472.09-77.42%
Public order1040.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour728.83-69.57%
Criminal damage and arson520.18-44.44%
Bicycle theft414.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime411.53-33.33%
Robbery311.53-50.00%
Burglary38.65-57.14%
Drugs28.65-88.24%
Possession of weapons15.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62821.79-13.89%
Other theft57178.78-6.56%
Public order30164.3636.36%
Shoplifting2986.50-38.30%
Violence and sexual offences2983.62-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour2383.6276.92%
Drugs1766.3230.77%
Criminal damage and arson949.02-30.77%
Burglary725.9540.00%
Robbery620.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime617.30100.00%
Bicycle theft517.30150.00%
Other crime314.42200.00%
Possession of weapons28.65100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72867.9233.33%
Other theft61207.617.02%
Shoplifting47175.8951.61%
Violence and sexual offences40135.52-21.57%
Public order22115.3410.00%
Anti-social behaviour1363.4430.00%
Drugs1337.49-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson1337.4944.44%
Robbery837.49300.00%
Burglary523.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime314.420.00%
Bicycle theft28.650.00%
Possession of weapons15.77-50.00%
Other crime12.88-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57767.00-5.00%
Theft from the person54164.36125.00%
Violence and sexual offences51155.71218.75%
Shoplifting31147.0655.00%
Public order2089.39185.71%
Drugs1757.67142.86%
Anti-social behaviour1049.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson928.8312.50%
Burglary625.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime317.3050.00%
Possession of weapons28.650.00%
Robbery25.770.00%
Bicycle theft25.77-60.00%
Other crime25.77100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60484.42-1.64%
Theft from the person24173.01-47.83%
Shoplifting2069.20-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences1657.67-54.29%
Burglary946.14-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson825.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour723.07-22.22%
Drugs720.18-22.22%
Public order720.18-63.16%
Bicycle theft520.1825.00%
Vehicle crime214.42-50.00%
Robbery25.77-33.33%
Other crime15.770.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61703.57-31.46%
Theft from the person46175.89-30.30%
Violence and sexual offences35132.64-52.70%
Shoplifting27100.92107.69%
Public order1977.85-29.63%
Burglary1354.79160.00%
Anti-social behaviour937.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson925.9512.50%
Drugs925.95-43.75%
Bicycle theft425.950.00%
Vehicle crime411.53100.00%
Possession of weapons411.53100.00%
Robbery311.53-70.00%
Other crime18.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89937.13-8.25%
Violence and sexual offences74256.6319.35%
Theft from the person66213.38-8.33%
Public order27190.3122.73%
Drugs1677.856.67%
Shoplifting1346.14-50.00%
Robbery1037.4911.11%
Criminal damage and arson828.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour623.07-33.33%
Burglary517.30-28.57%
Bicycle theft414.42100.00%
Other crime311.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons28.650.00%
Vehicle crime25.77100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97971.730.00%
Theft from the person72279.7018.03%
Violence and sexual offences62207.6137.78%
Shoplifting26178.78-13.33%
Public order2274.9710.00%
Drugs1563.44-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour943.2512.50%
Robbery925.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson825.95-38.46%
Burglary723.0740.00%
Other crime520.180.00%
Possession of weapons214.420.00%
Bicycle theft25.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime15.770.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97916.940.00%
Theft from the person61279.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences45175.890.00%
Shoplifting30129.760.00%
Drugs2386.500.00%
Public order2066.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson1357.670.00%
Robbery937.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour825.950.00%
Bicycle theft723.070.00%
Burglary520.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20248
June 20247
May 202423
April 202413
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 590 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202436
July 202432
June 202414
May 202462
April 202472
March 202454
February 202424
January 202446
December 202366
November 202372
October 202361

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202447
July 202440
June 202428
May 202429
April 202440
March 202451
February 202416
January 202435
December 202374
November 202362
October 202345

A total of 766 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202451
July 202436
June 202444
May 202457
April 202461
March 202457
February 202460
January 202461
December 202389
November 202397
October 202397

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202428
July 202422
June 202410
May 202430
April 202422
March 202420
February 20247
January 202419
December 202327
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 323 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 202429
June 202425
May 202429
April 202447
March 202431
February 202420
January 202427
December 202313
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 202417
April 202413
March 202417
February 20247
January 20249
December 202316
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 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 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3R 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Lombard Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Cannon Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Martin Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Finch Lane
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Eastcheap
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Gophir Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Borough High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 22. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Angel Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 25. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Laurence Pountney Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 29. Duke Street Hill
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Tooley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1