EC3V 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC3V 3LQ

EC3V 3LQ, City of London has recorded a total of 235 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this EC3V 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC3V 3LQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (75) incidents (10.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)

EC3V 3LQ 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
  • Pancras Lane with total crimes: 13

EC3V 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75NA10.29%
Shoplifting38NA0.00%
Theft from the person37NA19.35%
Violence and sexual offences28NA-51.72%
Public order16NA-55.56%
Drugs10NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-11.11%
Robbery7NA600.00%
Burglary6NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-71.43%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68NA17.24%
Violence and sexual offences58NA23.40%
Shoplifting38NA-25.49%
Public order36NA20.00%
Theft from the person31NA-24.39%
Burglary10NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour7NA16.67%
Drugs5NA-28.57%
Bicycle theft5NA-44.44%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58NA7.41%
Shoplifting51NA8.51%
Violence and sexual offences47NA23.68%
Theft from the person41NA64.00%
Public order30NA130.77%
Criminal damage and arson13NA-7.14%
Bicycle theft9NA125.00%
Drugs7NA133.33%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Robbery2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54NA-36.47%
Shoplifting47NA-12.96%
Violence and sexual offences38NA-30.91%
Theft from the person25NA-69.51%
Criminal damage and arson14NA75.00%
Public order13NA-56.67%
Anti-social behaviour10NA-62.96%
Burglary6NA-14.29%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Drugs3NA-80.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85NA51.79%
Theft from the person82NA10.81%
Violence and sexual offences55NA-1.79%
Shoplifting54NA-39.33%
Public order30NA-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour27NA125.00%
Drugs15NA-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-42.86%
Burglary7NA-41.67%
Robbery4NA-55.56%
Possession of weapons4NA300.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-60.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89NA67.92%
Theft from the person74NA1.37%
Violence and sexual offences56NA-18.84%
Other theft56NA-11.11%
Public order32NA-8.57%
Drugs23NA-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson14NA40.00%
Burglary12NA20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12NA20.00%
Robbery9NA12.50%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73NA135.48%
Violence and sexual offences69NA130.00%
Other theft63NA-1.56%
Shoplifting53NA51.43%
Public order35NA150.00%
Drugs25NA92.31%
Burglary10NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson10NA25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA25.00%
Robbery8NA166.67%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64NA-7.25%
Shoplifting35NA-28.57%
Theft from the person31NA-40.38%
Violence and sexual offences30NA-36.17%
Public order14NA-41.67%
Drugs13NA8.33%
Anti-social behaviour8NA700.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Burglary7NA-12.50%
Bicycle theft3NA-66.67%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-75.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69NA-28.87%
Theft from the person52NA-17.46%
Shoplifting49NA58.06%
Violence and sexual offences47NA-38.16%
Public order24NA-40.00%
Drugs12NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft9NA28.57%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-11.11%
Burglary8NA33.33%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Robbery4NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Other crime2NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97NA-8.49%
Violence and sexual offences76NA-10.59%
Theft from the person63NA-16.00%
Public order40NA17.65%
Shoplifting31NA-32.61%
Drugs15NA15.38%
Robbery12NA140.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA12.50%
Bicycle theft7NA16.67%
Burglary6NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons4NA100.00%
Other crime4NA-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106NA-15.87%
Violence and sexual offences85NA60.38%
Theft from the person75NA38.89%
Shoplifting46NA-4.17%
Public order34NA-10.53%
Drugs13NA0.00%
Burglary8NA-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft6NA-14.29%
Other crime5NA400.00%
Robbery5NA-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126NA0.00%
Theft from the person54NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences53NA0.00%
Shoplifting48NA0.00%
Public order38NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson14NA0.00%
Drugs13NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Bicycle theft7NA0.00%
Robbery7NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 921 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202468
July 202458
June 202454
May 202485
April 202456
March 202463
February 202464
January 202469
December 202397
November 2023106
October 2023126

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 579 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
July 202451
June 202447
May 202454
April 202489
March 202453
February 202435
January 202449
December 202331
November 202346
October 202348

A total of 638 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
July 202441
June 202425
May 202482
April 202474
March 202473
February 202431
January 202452
December 202363
November 202375
October 202354

A total of 642 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202458
July 202447
June 202438
May 202455
April 202456
March 202469
February 202430
January 202447
December 202376
November 202385
October 202353

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 154 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 202415
April 202423
March 202425
February 202413
January 202412
December 202315
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 342 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202436
July 202430
June 202413
May 202430
April 202432
March 202435
February 202414
January 202424
December 202340
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 202427
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC3V 3LQ 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. Pancras Lane
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ironmonger Lane
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorgate
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Circus Place
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gracechurch Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Martin Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lovat Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Finch Lane
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Eastcheap
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Monument Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coleman Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wormwood Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corbet Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Talbot Court
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gophir Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. London Wall
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A10
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bell Inn Yard
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Angel Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Tokenhouse Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Laurence Pountney Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 29. College Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Laurence Pountney Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1