EC4M 7BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4M 7BA

EC4M 7BA, City of London has recorded a total of 176 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 EC4M 7BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4M 7BA, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (-6.98% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (126.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)

EC4M 7BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 15

EC4M 7BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40NA-6.98%
Other theft34NA126.67%
Shoplifting34NA30.77%
Violence and sexual offences17NA-46.88%
Public order14NA0.00%
Burglary10NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-75.00%
Drugs4NA-60.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43NA65.38%
Violence and sexual offences32NA39.13%
Shoplifting26NA-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour16NA128.57%
Criminal damage and arson15NA150.00%
Other theft15NA-46.43%
Public order14NA16.67%
Drugs10NA233.33%
Robbery4NA-42.86%
Burglary4NA-60.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-33.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48NA11.63%
Other theft28NA-9.68%
Theft from the person26NA-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences23NA-28.12%
Public order12NA200.00%
Burglary10NA42.86%
Anti-social behaviour7NA250.00%
Robbery7NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-40.00%
Drugs3NA-57.14%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43NA4.88%
Theft from the person34NA-12.82%
Violence and sexual offences32NA-15.79%
Other theft31NA-24.39%
Criminal damage and arson10NA25.00%
Burglary7NA0.00%
Drugs7NA-36.36%
Public order4NA-71.43%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft3NA-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-60.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41NA41.38%
Other theft41NA28.12%
Theft from the person39NA8.33%
Violence and sexual offences38NA26.67%
Public order14NA55.56%
Drugs11NA37.50%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-11.11%
Burglary7NA16.67%
Other crime5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36NA33.33%
Other theft32NA-13.51%
Violence and sexual offences30NA66.67%
Shoplifting29NA0.00%
Public order9NA28.57%
Criminal damage and arson9NA50.00%
Drugs8NA-11.11%
Burglary6NA200.00%
Other crime5NA150.00%
Robbery4NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37NA48.00%
Shoplifting29NA31.82%
Theft from the person27NA-32.50%
Violence and sexual offences18NA-18.18%
Drugs9NA50.00%
Public order7NA-30.00%
Robbery6NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA500.00%
Bicycle theft5NA25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-40.00%
Other crime2NA-71.43%
Burglary2NA-81.82%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40NA29.03%
Other theft25NA-30.56%
Violence and sexual offences22NA-51.11%
Shoplifting22NA-4.35%
Burglary11NA10.00%
Public order10NA-28.57%
Other crime7NA40.00%
Drugs6NA20.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA300.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45NA36.36%
Other theft36NA-14.29%
Theft from the person31NA-18.42%
Shoplifting23NA9.52%
Public order14NA16.67%
Burglary10NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA25.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Other crime5NA-64.29%
Vehicle crime5NA66.67%
Robbery3NA-57.14%
Bicycle theft1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42NA-10.64%
Theft from the person38NA-15.56%
Violence and sexual offences33NA-5.71%
Shoplifting21NA-27.59%
Other crime14NA133.33%
Public order12NA9.09%
Criminal damage and arson8NA166.67%
Robbery7NA40.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Burglary5NA-16.67%
Bicycle theft3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47NA14.63%
Theft from the person45NA32.35%
Violence and sexual offences35NA-14.63%
Shoplifting29NA16.00%
Public order11NA10.00%
Other crime6NA-14.29%
Burglary6NA-40.00%
Drugs5NA-64.29%
Robbery5NA25.00%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-70.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41NA0.00%
Other theft41NA0.00%
Theft from the person34NA0.00%
Shoplifting25NA0.00%
Drugs14NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Public order10NA0.00%
Burglary10NA0.00%
Other crime7NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202432
July 202423
June 202432
May 202438
April 202430
March 202418
February 202422
January 202445
December 202333
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 409 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202415
July 202428
June 202431
May 202441
April 202432
March 202437
February 202425
January 202436
December 202342
November 202347
October 202341

A total of 370 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
July 202448
June 202443
May 202441
April 202429
March 202429
February 202422
January 202423
December 202321
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 433 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202443
July 202426
June 202434
May 202439
April 202436
March 202427
February 202440
January 202431
December 202338
November 202345
October 202334

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

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.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 202411
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202412
June 20244
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 20236
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4M 7BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Fleet Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
  • 11. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 15. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Smithfield Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Addle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1