EC4A 1BL, City of London has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1369.78 per 1,000 population. This EC4A 1BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC4A postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 160.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this EC4A 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4A 1BL, encompassing approximately 123 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 64 | 1369.78 | 45.45% |
| Other theft | 25 | 518.73 | 92.31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 202.63 | -30.43% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 129.68 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 14 | 121.58 | 7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 113.47 | -62.96% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 81.05 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 5 | 48.63 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 40.53 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 32.42 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 24.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 24.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 44 | 1199.57 | 238.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 356.63 | 440.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 218.84 | 76.92% |
| Other theft | 13 | 186.42 | 18.18% |
| Public order | 13 | 105.37 | 116.67% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 105.37 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 72.95 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 56.74 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 32.42 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 24.32 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 16.21 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 13 | 599.78 | -59.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 105.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 105.37 | -35.29% |
| Robbery | 7 | 89.16 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 56.74 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 48.63 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 40.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 40.53 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 32.42 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 32.42 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 16.21 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 16.21 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 8.11 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 32 | 688.94 | 68.42% |
| Other theft | 17 | 259.37 | 6.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 137.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 105.37 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 3 | 40.53 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 24.32 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 24.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 16.21 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 16.21 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 16.21 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 19 | 656.52 | -67.24% |
| Other theft | 16 | 154.00 | -67.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 129.68 | -35.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 105.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 56.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 56.74 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 48.63 | -76.47% |
| Burglary | 3 | 32.42 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 24.32 | -77.78% |
| Public order | 2 | 16.21 | -77.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 16.21 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 8.11 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 58 | 1588.62 | 141.67% |
| Other theft | 49 | 470.10 | 276.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 397.15 | 81.82% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 162.10 | 240.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 137.79 | 350.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 72.95 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 72.95 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 72.95 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 56.74 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 56.74 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 32.42 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 32.42 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 24 | 632.21 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 194.52 | -23.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 105.37 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 6 | 89.16 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 48.63 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 40.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 32.42 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 32.42 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 24.32 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 16.21 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 16.21 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 17 | 453.89 | -66.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 137.79 | -55.00% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 72.95 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 64.84 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 48.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 32.42 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 24.32 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 24.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.11 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 8.11 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 8.11 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 50 | 1102.31 | 31.58% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 405.26 | -25.58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 259.37 | -31.03% |
| Public order | 8 | 162.10 | -11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 64.84 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 56.74 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 32.42 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 32.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 32.42 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 32.42 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 16.21 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 43 | 1337.36 | 13.16% |
| Other theft | 38 | 348.52 | -42.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 308.00 | 20.83% |
| Public order | 9 | 235.05 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 72.95 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 64.84 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 64.84 | -38.46% |
| Burglary | 7 | 64.84 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 56.74 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 32.42 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 24.32 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 24.32 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 24.32 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 66 | 1556.20 | 6.45% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 534.94 | 5.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 308.00 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 194.52 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 12 | 105.37 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 97.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 89.16 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 56.74 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 56.74 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 40.53 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 3 | 40.53 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 24.32 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 62 | 1596.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 502.52 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 291.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 170.21 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 129.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 89.16 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 72.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 72.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 72.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 56.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 48.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 40.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 32.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
A total of 377 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 66 |
| October 2023 | 62 |
A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
A total of 411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 64 |
| August 2024 | 44 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4A 1BL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |