EC4V 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 4AJ

EC4V 4AJ, City of London has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 287.75 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 4AJ, encompassing approximately 642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC4V 4AJ area, explore the EC4V 4AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (48) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)

EC4V 4AJ 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 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48287.7545.45%
Shoplifting3674.6638.46%
Theft from the person3255.993.23%
Violence and sexual offences2049.77-45.95%
Burglary931.110.00%
Robbery814.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour712.44-12.50%
Bicycle theft610.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.33-33.33%
Public order59.33-73.68%
Drugs37.78-70.00%
Vehicle crime24.670.00%
Other crime23.110.00%
Possession of weapons13.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37298.6448.00%
Other theft3357.553.12%
Theft from the person3151.3347.62%
Shoplifting2648.22-49.02%
Public order1940.4458.33%
Drugs1029.55100.00%
Burglary915.55-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson914.00-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.00166.67%
Robbery712.44133.33%
Bicycle theft310.89-40.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51297.084.08%
Other theft3279.333.23%
Violence and sexual offences2549.77-16.67%
Theft from the person2138.8816.67%
Public order1232.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1218.6650.00%
Burglary1118.6637.50%
Vehicle crime717.1175.00%
Drugs510.89-28.57%
Bicycle theft57.7866.67%
Other crime37.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.67200.00%
Robbery34.67200.00%
Possession of weapons14.670.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49264.422.08%
Other theft3176.21-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences3048.223.45%
Theft from the person1846.66-57.14%
Public order828.00-65.22%
Burglary812.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson812.4460.00%
Drugs712.44-22.22%
Vehicle crime410.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft36.22-40.00%
Other crime24.67-66.67%
Robbery13.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48340.6326.32%
Theft from the person4274.6631.25%
Other theft3665.33-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences2955.9911.54%
Public order2345.1191.67%
Drugs935.7712.50%
Other crime614.0020.00%
Vehicle crime69.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.33-14.29%
Bicycle theft59.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson57.78-37.50%
Burglary37.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons14.670.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39298.6462.50%
Shoplifting3860.6626.67%
Theft from the person3259.1139.13%
Violence and sexual offences2649.77-13.33%
Public order1240.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson818.6614.29%
Drugs812.44-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour712.440.00%
Bicycle theft710.8916.67%
Burglary510.8966.67%
Other crime57.78150.00%
Robbery47.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime16.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30248.8620.00%
Shoplifting3046.6642.86%
Other theft2446.664.35%
Theft from the person2337.33-34.29%
Drugs1135.7737.50%
Public order1017.11-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour715.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson710.8975.00%
Robbery610.8950.00%
Bicycle theft69.33500.00%
Burglary39.33-72.73%
Other crime24.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35248.8612.90%
Violence and sexual offences2554.44-48.98%
Other theft2338.88-50.00%
Shoplifting2135.77-12.50%
Public order1332.66-23.53%
Burglary1120.2210.00%
Drugs817.11166.67%
Anti-social behaviour612.44100.00%
Other crime69.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.33-55.56%
Robbery46.220.00%
Vehicle crime26.22-60.00%
Possession of weapons13.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.56-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49329.7425.64%
Other theft4676.21-14.81%
Theft from the person3171.55-18.42%
Shoplifting2448.22-4.00%
Public order1737.3341.67%
Burglary1026.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.5528.57%
Vehicle crime514.000.00%
Bicycle theft57.780.00%
Other crime57.78-61.54%
Robbery47.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.22-62.50%
Drugs34.67-40.00%
Possession of weapons14.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54342.19-20.59%
Violence and sexual offences3983.9918.18%
Theft from the person3860.66-5.00%
Shoplifting2559.11-3.85%
Other crime1338.88160.00%
Public order1220.22-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour818.660.00%
Robbery812.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.44133.33%
Drugs510.89-28.57%
Bicycle theft57.7825.00%
Burglary47.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons26.220.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68356.19-5.56%
Theft from the person40105.7721.21%
Violence and sexual offences3362.22-21.43%
Shoplifting2651.334.00%
Public order1340.44-27.78%
Robbery1020.22150.00%
Burglary1015.5511.11%
Anti-social behaviour815.550.00%
Drugs712.44-22.22%
Other crime510.89-28.57%
Bicycle theft47.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.670.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft72376.4122.03%
Violence and sexual offences42111.9968.00%
Theft from the person3365.330.00%
Shoplifting2551.334.17%
Public order1838.88125.00%
Burglary928.00200.00%
Drugs914.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour814.00-33.33%
Other crime712.44-30.00%
Bicycle theft510.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.78-16.67%
Possession of weapons57.78400.00%
Robbery47.78-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59317.300.00%
Theft from the person3391.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences2551.330.00%
Shoplifting2438.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour1237.330.00%
Other crime1018.660.00%
Public order815.550.00%
Robbery812.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.440.00%
Drugs69.330.00%
Vehicle crime59.330.00%
Bicycle theft47.780.00%
Burglary36.220.00%
Possession of weapons14.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202437
July 202425
June 202430
May 202429
April 202426
March 202430
February 202425
January 202449
December 202339
November 202333
October 202342
September 202325

A total of 565 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202433
July 202432
June 202431
May 202436
April 202439
March 202424
February 202423
January 202446
December 202354
November 202368
October 202372
September 202359

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 409 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 202421
June 202418
May 202442
April 202432
March 202423
February 202435
January 202431
December 202338
November 202340
October 202333
September 202333

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 423 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
July 202451
June 202449
May 202448
April 202438
March 202430
February 202421
January 202424
December 202325
November 202326
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202412
June 20248
May 202423
April 202412
March 202410
February 202413
January 202417
December 202312
November 202313
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20235
October 20237
September 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 4AJ 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. 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. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Cousin Lane
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 15. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sumner Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Bankside
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. College Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Emerson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1