EC4M 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4M 8AB

EC4M 8AB, City of London has recorded a total of 188 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4M 8AB, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (49) incidents (81.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)

EC4M 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Pancras Lane with total crimes: 13

EC4M 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49NA81.48%
Shoplifting41NA36.67%
Theft from the person33NA10.00%
Violence and sexual offences21NA-50.00%
Public order10NA-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-50.00%
Burglary8NA33.33%
Robbery5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-60.00%
Drugs3NA-70.00%
Bicycle theft3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42NA55.56%
Theft from the person30NA25.00%
Shoplifting30NA-43.40%
Other theft27NA-22.86%
Criminal damage and arson16NA60.00%
Public order13NA-7.14%
Drugs10NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA100.00%
Burglary6NA-45.45%
Robbery3NA50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53NA3.92%
Other theft35NA-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences27NA-10.00%
Theft from the person24NA14.29%
Public order14NA133.33%
Burglary11NA10.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Drugs4NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51NA21.43%
Other theft40NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences30NA-11.76%
Theft from the person21NA-47.50%
Criminal damage and arson12NA140.00%
Burglary10NA100.00%
Drugs7NA-36.36%
Public order6NA-62.50%
Other crime3NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42NA13.51%
Theft from the person40NA21.21%
Other theft40NA42.86%
Violence and sexual offences34NA17.24%
Public order16NA45.45%
Drugs11NA83.33%
Other crime6NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-44.44%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA300.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37NA19.35%
Theft from the person33NA22.22%
Violence and sexual offences29NA-3.33%
Other theft28NA-30.00%
Public order11NA83.33%
Criminal damage and arson9NA50.00%
Drugs6NA-33.33%
Robbery6NA-25.00%
Burglary5NA-16.67%
Other crime5NA150.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-83.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40NA21.21%
Shoplifting31NA29.17%
Violence and sexual offences30NA3.45%
Theft from the person27NA-30.77%
Drugs9NA12.50%
Robbery8NA166.67%
Bicycle theft6NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-25.00%
Burglary6NA-45.45%
Public order6NA-57.14%
Other crime2NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39NA11.43%
Other theft33NA-13.16%
Violence and sexual offences29NA-36.96%
Shoplifting24NA0.00%
Public order14NA-6.67%
Burglary11NA22.22%
Drugs8NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour8NA700.00%
Other crime6NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-33.33%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46NA17.95%
Other theft38NA-24.00%
Theft from the person35NA6.06%
Shoplifting24NA4.35%
Public order15NA15.38%
Burglary9NA80.00%
Drugs6NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-25.00%
Other crime5NA-61.54%
Robbery4NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50NA-20.63%
Violence and sexual offences39NA2.63%
Theft from the person33NA-10.81%
Shoplifting23NA-17.86%
Public order13NA8.33%
Other crime13NA116.67%
Robbery8NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA166.67%
Burglary5NA-50.00%
Drugs4NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63NA16.67%
Violence and sexual offences38NA0.00%
Theft from the person37NA23.33%
Shoplifting28NA0.00%
Public order12NA-14.29%
Burglary10NA-9.09%
Drugs6NA-25.00%
Other crime6NA-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-25.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences38NA0.00%
Theft from the person30NA0.00%
Shoplifting28NA0.00%
Public order14NA0.00%
Burglary11NA0.00%
Drugs8NA0.00%
Other crime7NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202442
July 202427
June 202430
May 202434
April 202429
March 202430
February 202429
January 202446
December 202339
November 202338
October 202338

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 497 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202427
July 202435
June 202440
May 202440
April 202428
March 202440
February 202433
January 202438
December 202350
November 202363
October 202354

A total of 412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 202453
June 202451
May 202442
April 202437
March 202431
February 202424
January 202424
December 202323
November 202328
October 202328

A total of 382 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202424
June 202421
May 202440
April 202433
March 202427
February 202439
January 202435
December 202333
November 202337
October 202330

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202414
June 20246
May 202416
April 202411
March 20246
February 202414
January 202415
December 202313
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20235

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4M 8AB 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. Pancras Lane
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ironmonger Lane
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 20. Aldermanbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 21. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1