EC4M 8BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4M 8BX

EC4M 8BX, City of London has recorded a total of 172 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 8BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4M 8BX, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (44) incidents (91.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)

EC4M 8BX 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 8BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44NA91.30%
Shoplifting38NA46.15%
Theft from the person33NA6.45%
Violence and sexual offences19NA-51.28%
Burglary9NA50.00%
Public order9NA-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-69.23%
Robbery4NA33.33%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-80.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39NA62.50%
Theft from the person31NA29.17%
Shoplifting26NA-49.02%
Other theft23NA-25.81%
Public order14NA16.67%
Criminal damage and arson13NA44.44%
Drugs10NA150.00%
Anti-social behaviour7NA40.00%
Burglary6NA-45.45%
Robbery3NA-40.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51NA6.25%
Other theft31NA-13.89%
Theft from the person24NA33.33%
Violence and sexual offences24NA-25.00%
Public order12NA140.00%
Burglary11NA22.22%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour5NA400.00%
Robbery5NA400.00%
Drugs4NA-42.86%
Bicycle theft4NA33.33%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48NA11.63%
Other theft36NA9.09%
Violence and sexual offences32NA3.23%
Theft from the person18NA-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson11NA120.00%
Burglary9NA80.00%
Drugs7NA-36.36%
Public order5NA-68.75%
Bicycle theft3NA-40.00%
Other crime2NA-66.67%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43NA38.71%
Theft from the person39NA30.00%
Other theft33NA22.22%
Violence and sexual offences31NA14.81%
Public order16NA60.00%
Drugs11NA83.33%
Other crime6NA20.00%
Bicycle theft5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour5NA400.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-44.44%
Burglary5NA25.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31NA3.33%
Theft from the person30NA20.00%
Other theft27NA-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences27NA-10.00%
Public order10NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA50.00%
Drugs6NA-25.00%
Other crime5NA150.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Robbery3NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft3NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-83.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33NA17.86%
Violence and sexual offences30NA15.38%
Shoplifting30NA30.43%
Theft from the person25NA-26.47%
Drugs8NA0.00%
Robbery6NA50.00%
Bicycle theft6NA500.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-14.29%
Public order5NA-64.29%
Burglary4NA-63.64%
Other crime2NA-66.67%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34NA13.33%
Other theft28NA-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences26NA-46.94%
Shoplifting23NA-8.00%
Public order14NA0.00%
Burglary11NA22.22%
Drugs8NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour7NA0.00%
Other crime6NA20.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49NA36.11%
Other theft35NA-28.57%
Theft from the person30NA-6.25%
Shoplifting25NA8.70%
Public order14NA7.69%
Burglary9NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-25.00%
Other crime5NA-61.54%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Robbery4NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49NA-16.95%
Violence and sexual offences36NA-2.70%
Theft from the person32NA-11.11%
Shoplifting23NA-17.86%
Public order13NA18.18%
Other crime13NA116.67%
Robbery8NA60.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA166.67%
Drugs4NA-33.33%
Burglary3NA-70.00%
Bicycle theft3NA50.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59NA13.46%
Violence and sexual offences37NA-7.50%
Theft from the person36NA20.00%
Shoplifting28NA12.00%
Public order11NA-8.33%
Burglary10NA25.00%
Drugs6NA-25.00%
Other crime6NA-14.29%
Robbery5NA25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences40NA0.00%
Theft from the person30NA0.00%
Shoplifting25NA0.00%
Public order12NA0.00%
Drugs8NA0.00%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Other crime7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Robbery4NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202439
July 202424
June 202432
May 202431
April 202427
March 202430
February 202426
January 202449
December 202336
November 202337
October 202340

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202423
July 202431
June 202436
May 202433
April 202427
March 202433
February 202428
January 202435
December 202349
November 202359
October 202352

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 202451
June 202448
May 202443
April 202431
March 202430
February 202423
January 202425
December 202323
November 202328
October 202325

A total of 362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 202424
June 202418
May 202439
April 202430
March 202425
February 202434
January 202430
December 202332
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202412
June 20245
May 202416
April 202410
March 20245
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312

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 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4M 8BX 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. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Noble Street
    Total1
    Other theft1