FLEET STREET, EC4A 2DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4A 2DY

FLEET STREET, EC4A 2DY, City of London has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 696.08 per 1,000 population. This EC4A 2DY 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 2DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4A 2DY, encompassing approximately 188 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC4A 2DY area, explore the EC4A 2DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

EC4A 2DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 16
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Essex Street with total crimes: 12

FLEET STREET, EC4A 2DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45696.0832.35%
Other theft25239.11108.33%
Violence and sexual offences14132.84-6.67%
Public order1074.39-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour853.14-60.00%
Burglary742.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson637.200.00%
Shoplifting531.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime326.570.00%
Robbery315.940.00%
Drugs215.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft110.63-50.00%
Other crime15.310.00%
Possession of weapons15.310.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34632.32142.86%
Anti-social behaviour20180.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences15106.270.00%
Public order1379.70225.00%
Other theft1269.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson663.760.00%
Shoplifting631.8850.00%
Burglary431.88-33.33%
Robbery321.25-50.00%
Drugs315.94200.00%
Bicycle theft215.94-50.00%
Other crime110.630.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16446.34-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1585.027.14%
Theft from the person1479.70-57.58%
Burglary674.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson631.880.00%
Robbery631.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour531.88150.00%
Public order426.5733.33%
Shoplifting421.2533.33%
Bicycle theft421.25100.00%
Vehicle crime221.25100.00%
Other crime110.63-50.00%
Drugs15.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33488.8583.33%
Other theft18175.35-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences1495.64-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson674.39-25.00%
Robbery331.88-50.00%
Drugs315.94-57.14%
Public order315.94-50.00%
Shoplifting315.94-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.94-33.33%
Burglary210.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft210.63100.00%
Other crime210.630.00%
Vehicle crime110.630.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22515.42-46.34%
Theft from the person18116.90-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences1695.64-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson885.02-11.11%
Drugs742.51250.00%
Robbery637.20-14.29%
Public order631.88-14.29%
Burglary531.88-28.57%
Shoplifting426.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour321.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime115.94-66.67%
Bicycle theft15.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42797.04180.00%
Other theft41223.17115.79%
Violence and sexual offences18217.8628.57%
Criminal damage and arson995.6480.00%
Public order747.8240.00%
Burglary737.20250.00%
Robbery737.20600.00%
Anti-social behaviour637.2020.00%
Shoplifting631.8820.00%
Vehicle crime331.880.00%
Bicycle theft215.94-60.00%
Drugs210.630.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19430.400.00%
Theft from the person15100.9615.38%
Violence and sexual offences1479.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour574.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.57400.00%
Bicycle theft526.57150.00%
Public order526.570.00%
Shoplifting526.57-16.67%
Drugs226.57100.00%
Burglary210.63-71.43%
Other crime210.63100.00%
Robbery110.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons15.310.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19382.58-45.71%
Theft from the person13100.96-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences869.08-60.00%
Burglary742.5175.00%
Shoplifting637.2050.00%
Public order531.88-37.50%
Vehicle crime426.570.00%
Bicycle theft221.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.63-33.33%
Robbery210.630.00%
Possession of weapons110.630.00%
Drugs15.31-66.67%
Other crime15.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35568.559.38%
Theft from the person23185.98-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences20122.21-28.57%
Public order8106.27-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson442.51-20.00%
Burglary421.25-42.86%
Shoplifting421.25-42.86%
Drugs321.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.94-40.00%
Robbery215.94-50.00%
Other crime110.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32738.59-3.03%
Other theft32170.03-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences28170.0340.00%
Public order9148.7812.50%
Burglary747.82-12.50%
Shoplifting737.20-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour537.20-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson526.5725.00%
Robbery426.570.00%
Drugs421.25300.00%
Vehicle crime321.250.00%
Other crime215.940.00%
Bicycle theft110.63-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52812.9840.54%
Theft from the person33276.3117.86%
Violence and sexual offences20175.3511.11%
Shoplifting11106.27266.67%
Burglary858.45-20.00%
Public order842.51-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour842.51-27.27%
Bicycle theft442.510.00%
Robbery421.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson421.25-42.86%
Drugs121.25-88.89%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37786.410.00%
Theft from the person28196.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences18148.780.00%
Public order1495.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour1174.390.00%
Burglary1058.450.00%
Drugs953.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson747.820.00%
Bicycle theft437.200.00%
Shoplifting321.250.00%
Robbery315.940.00%
Vehicle crime215.940.00%
Other crime110.630.00%
Possession of weapons15.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202434
July 202414
June 202433
May 202418
April 202442
March 202415
February 202413
January 202423
December 202332
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202415
June 202414
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 20248
January 202420
December 202328
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 328 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202422
April 202441
March 202419
February 202419
January 202435
December 202332
November 202352
October 202337

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4A 2DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Essex Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Holborn
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. B521
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Stone Buildings
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Pageantmaster Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Carey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. East Harding Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1