EC3R 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3R 7AE

EC3R 7AE, City of London has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 428.52 per 1,000 population. This EC3R 7AE 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 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3R 7AE, encompassing approximately 506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC3R 7AE area, explore the EC3R 7AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (69) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-34.88% decrease)

EC3R 7AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Lombard Street with total crimes: 14
  • Lower Thames Street with total crimes: 13

EC3R 7AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69428.5253.33%
Shoplifting30136.26-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences2859.24-34.88%
Theft from the person2755.2912.50%
Public order1353.3218.18%
Anti-social behaviour1125.67-15.38%
Drugs1021.72-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson819.75-11.11%
Bicycle theft615.80-14.29%
Burglary611.85-40.00%
Possession of weapons511.85150.00%
Other crime29.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.95-75.00%
Robbery11.970.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45422.60-15.09%
Violence and sexual offences4388.8619.44%
Shoplifting3284.91-11.11%
Theft from the person2463.19-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour1347.3944.44%
Public order1125.67-21.43%
Drugs1121.72266.67%
Burglary1021.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson919.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft717.7775.00%
Vehicle crime413.820.00%
Other crime37.900.00%
Possession of weapons25.920.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53416.67-14.52%
Shoplifting36104.669.09%
Violence and sexual offences3671.0933.33%
Theft from the person2971.0945.00%
Public order1457.2727.27%
Criminal damage and arson1227.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour923.70-35.71%
Burglary817.7733.33%
Bicycle theft415.80-20.00%
Vehicle crime47.90300.00%
Robbery37.90-25.00%
Drugs35.92-57.14%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62396.925.08%
Shoplifting33122.4310.00%
Violence and sexual offences2765.170.00%
Theft from the person2053.32-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour1439.49-44.00%
Public order1127.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson921.7250.00%
Drugs717.77-53.33%
Burglary613.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft511.85-16.67%
Robbery49.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons17.90-50.00%
Other crime11.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.97-80.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59493.6922.92%
Theft from the person34116.51-5.56%
Shoplifting3067.14-38.78%
Violence and sexual offences2759.24-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour2553.3278.57%
Public order2249.3757.14%
Drugs1543.4436.36%
Burglary929.62125.00%
Robbery817.77166.67%
Criminal damage and arson615.80-40.00%
Bicycle theft611.85100.00%
Vehicle crime511.8566.67%
Possession of weapons29.87100.00%
Other crime23.95100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49444.3281.48%
Other theft4896.76-12.73%
Theft from the person3694.7971.43%
Violence and sexual offences2871.09-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour1455.290.00%
Public order1427.65-22.22%
Drugs1127.6510.00%
Criminal damage and arson1021.72-16.67%
Burglary419.75-50.00%
Robbery37.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime35.920.00%
Bicycle theft35.9250.00%
Possession of weapons15.920.00%
Other crime11.97-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55414.70-25.68%
Violence and sexual offences33108.6117.86%
Shoplifting2765.17-20.59%
Theft from the person2153.32-41.67%
Public order1841.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1435.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1227.6571.43%
Drugs1023.700.00%
Burglary819.750.00%
Robbery515.80150.00%
Vehicle crime39.870.00%
Bicycle theft25.92-60.00%
Other crime23.950.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74444.3254.17%
Theft from the person36146.13125.00%
Shoplifting3471.09-30.61%
Violence and sexual offences2867.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour1055.29400.00%
Drugs1019.7542.86%
Public order919.75-18.18%
Burglary817.77-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson715.80133.33%
Bicycle theft513.8225.00%
Other crime29.870.00%
Robbery23.95-60.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49363.35113.04%
Other theft4896.76-41.46%
Violence and sexual offences2494.79-62.50%
Theft from the person1647.39-58.97%
Public order1131.60-21.43%
Burglary1121.72120.00%
Drugs721.72-22.22%
Robbery513.82-16.67%
Bicycle theft49.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime25.920.00%
Other crime23.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.95-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82521.332.50%
Violence and sexual offences64161.9318.52%
Theft from the person39126.38-4.88%
Shoplifting2377.02-34.29%
Public order1445.420.00%
Drugs927.65-10.00%
Robbery617.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.85-25.00%
Burglary511.85-37.50%
Bicycle theft59.87-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.87-60.00%
Other crime37.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons25.92100.00%
Vehicle crime23.950.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80545.03-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences54157.9886.21%
Theft from the person41106.6478.26%
Shoplifting3580.966.06%
Public order1469.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour1027.6566.67%
Drugs1019.7525.00%
Burglary819.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.80-38.46%
Bicycle theft615.8050.00%
Other crime511.850.00%
Robbery49.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons17.900.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108491.710.00%
Shoplifting33213.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2965.170.00%
Theft from the person2357.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson1345.420.00%
Public order1225.670.00%
Drugs823.700.00%
Robbery815.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.800.00%
Burglary411.850.00%
Bicycle theft47.900.00%
Vehicle crime17.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 783 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202445
July 202453
June 202462
May 202459
April 202448
March 202455
February 202474
January 202448
December 202382
November 202380
October 2023108

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 411 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
July 202436
June 202433
May 202430
April 202449
March 202427
February 202434
January 202449
December 202323
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 202429
June 202420
May 202434
April 202436
March 202421
February 202436
January 202416
December 202339
November 202341
October 202323

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202443
July 202436
June 202427
May 202427
April 202428
March 202433
February 202428
January 202424
December 202364
November 202354
October 202329

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20243
June 20247
May 202415
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 202411
May 202422
April 202414
March 202418
February 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 202425
April 202414
March 202414
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3R 7AE 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. Lombard Street
    Total14
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. Lower Thames Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Martin Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mitre Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Minories
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Eastcheap
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cooper'S Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Monument Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Talbot Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Great Tower Street
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. A10
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Creechurch Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St Clare Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. A3211
    Total5
    Theft from the person5
  • 23. New London Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 24. Carlisle Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. India Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 27. Bevis Marks
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Bury Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Trinity Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Muscovy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1