EC4V 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 3RL

EC4V 3RL, City of London has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 316.51 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 3RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC4V postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 226.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC4V 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 3RL, encompassing approximately 556 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC4V 3RL area, explore the EC4V 3RL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (51) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)

EC4V 3RL 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

EC4V 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51316.5121.43%
Shoplifting4391.7230.30%
Theft from the person2577.33-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences2244.96-42.11%
Public order639.56-75.00%
Robbery610.79200.00%
Burglary610.79-14.29%
Bicycle theft510.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.99-75.00%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Drugs23.60-71.43%
Possession of weapons13.600.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42359.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences3875.5322.58%
Shoplifting3368.34-46.77%
Theft from the person2659.3518.18%
Public order2446.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1043.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour817.98100.00%
Burglary714.390.00%
Drugs712.59133.33%
Bicycle theft312.59-40.00%
Robbery25.40100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting62359.6714.81%
Violence and sexual offences31111.5024.00%
Other theft2855.75-15.15%
Theft from the person2250.3569.23%
Public order1639.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1028.7766.67%
Vehicle crime717.9875.00%
Burglary712.59-12.50%
Bicycle theft512.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.99300.00%
Drugs37.19200.00%
Possession of weapons25.400.00%
Other crime23.600.00%
Robbery13.600.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54280.548.00%
Other theft3397.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences2559.358.70%
Theft from the person1344.96-72.92%
Public order823.38-65.22%
Burglary814.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime410.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft27.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.60-83.33%
Drugs11.80-80.00%
Robbery11.800.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting50372.268.70%
Theft from the person4889.9223.08%
Other theft3386.32-8.33%
Public order2359.3553.33%
Violence and sexual offences2341.36-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson741.36-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.59200.00%
Vehicle crime510.79150.00%
Drugs58.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft48.99100.00%
Robbery17.19-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46357.8721.05%
Theft from the person3982.72-11.36%
Other theft3670.1456.52%
Violence and sexual offences2764.74-20.59%
Public order1548.5687.50%
Criminal damage and arson1026.9842.86%
Drugs1017.9811.11%
Robbery517.98-28.57%
Burglary38.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Bicycle theft23.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.600.00%
Other crime11.800.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44336.2951.72%
Shoplifting3879.1340.74%
Violence and sexual offences3468.3447.83%
Other theft2361.14-34.29%
Drugs941.3628.57%
Public order816.19-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson714.3916.67%
Robbery712.59250.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.590.00%
Burglary610.7950.00%
Bicycle theft310.79200.00%
Vehicle crime25.400.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35273.35-2.78%
Theft from the person2962.94-19.44%
Shoplifting2752.15-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences2348.56-20.69%
Public order941.36-40.00%
Drugs716.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour612.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.79-25.00%
Burglary410.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime27.19-33.33%
Robbery23.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.80-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36329.100.00%
Other theft3664.74-38.98%
Violence and sexual offences2964.74-19.44%
Shoplifting2852.15-6.67%
Public order1550.35-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson826.9860.00%
Drugs614.3920.00%
Burglary610.7950.00%
Bicycle theft510.790.00%
Possession of weapons48.99100.00%
Robbery47.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime35.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59375.86-31.40%
Theft from the person36106.10-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences3664.74-2.70%
Shoplifting3064.747.14%
Public order1653.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour628.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.79400.00%
Bicycle theft58.99400.00%
Drugs58.9925.00%
Robbery58.99150.00%
Burglary48.99-60.00%
Possession of weapons27.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86417.2211.69%
Theft from the person42154.6613.51%
Violence and sexual offences3775.53-2.63%
Shoplifting2866.54-12.50%
Public order1250.35-40.00%
Burglary1021.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour617.9850.00%
Drugs410.79-55.56%
Other crime27.19100.00%
Robbery23.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.80-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77444.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences38138.470.00%
Theft from the person3768.340.00%
Shoplifting3266.540.00%
Public order2057.550.00%
Drugs935.970.00%
Robbery616.190.00%
Bicycle theft610.790.00%
Burglary610.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.790.00%
Possession of weapons58.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.990.00%
Other crime17.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 539 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202442
July 202428
June 202433
May 202433
April 202436
March 202423
February 202435
January 202436
December 202359
November 202386
October 202377

A total of 397 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 202422
June 202413
May 202448
April 202439
March 202444
February 202429
January 202436
December 202336
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202424
July 202416
June 20248
May 202423
April 202415
March 20248
February 20249
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202433
July 202462
June 202454
May 202450
April 202446
March 202438
February 202427
January 202428
December 202330
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202438
July 202431
June 202425
May 202423
April 202427
March 202434
February 202423
January 202429
December 202336
November 202337
October 202338

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 3RL 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. Cannon Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ironmonger Lane
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martin Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gophir Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 14. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Angel Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Laurence Pountney Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Bankside
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. College Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Emerson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Laurence Pountney Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Allhallows Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1