EC4V 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 4AR

EC4V 4AR, City of London has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 256.19 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 4AR, encompassing approximately 675 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (46) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)

EC4V 4AR 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 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46256.1976.92%
Shoplifting3768.1242.31%
Theft from the person3054.7920.00%
Violence and sexual offences1944.43-50.00%
Burglary828.140.00%
Robbery611.8520.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.89-28.57%
Public order57.40-68.75%
Drugs37.40-70.00%
Bicycle theft34.4450.00%
Vehicle crime24.440.00%
Other crime22.960.00%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38254.7135.71%
Other theft2656.27-13.33%
Shoplifting2638.50-48.00%
Theft from the person2538.5019.05%
Public order1637.0245.45%
Drugs1023.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.81-25.00%
Burglary813.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour711.85133.33%
Robbery510.370.00%
Bicycle theft27.40-60.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting50279.892.04%
Other theft3074.04-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences2844.430.00%
Theft from the person2141.4631.25%
Criminal damage and arson1231.1033.33%
Burglary1217.7750.00%
Public order1117.7737.50%
Vehicle crime716.2975.00%
Drugs510.37-28.57%
Bicycle theft57.40150.00%
Other crime37.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.440.00%
Possession of weapons24.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49247.316.52%
Other theft3372.566.45%
Violence and sexual offences2848.870.00%
Theft from the person1641.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson923.6980.00%
Public order813.33-63.64%
Burglary811.85300.00%
Drugs711.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime410.37-33.33%
Other crime25.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.96-50.00%
Robbery12.960.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46305.0635.29%
Theft from the person4068.1242.86%
Other theft3159.24-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences2845.910.00%
Public order2241.46144.44%
Drugs932.580.00%
Other crime613.3320.00%
Vehicle crime68.89500.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.89-37.50%
Bicycle theft47.4033.33%
Burglary25.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34245.8317.24%
Other theft3250.3518.52%
Theft from the person2847.3916.67%
Violence and sexual offences2841.463.70%
Drugs941.46-18.18%
Public order913.3380.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.3314.29%
Other crime511.85150.00%
Burglary47.4033.33%
Bicycle theft35.92-40.00%
Robbery34.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.44-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29228.0631.82%
Other theft2742.9512.50%
Violence and sexual offences2739.988.00%
Theft from the person2439.98-31.43%
Drugs1135.5437.50%
Anti-social behaviour716.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson710.3775.00%
Robbery610.37100.00%
Bicycle theft58.89400.00%
Public order57.40-61.54%
Burglary37.40-70.00%
Other crime24.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.96-50.00%

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 person35236.9425.00%
Violence and sexual offences2551.83-45.65%
Other theft2437.02-17.24%
Shoplifting2235.540.00%
Public order1332.58-7.14%
Burglary1019.250.00%
Drugs814.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.85200.00%
Other crime68.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.89-50.00%
Robbery35.920.00%
Vehicle crime24.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46265.0835.29%
Other theft2968.12-35.56%
Theft from the person2842.95-3.45%
Shoplifting2241.46-12.00%
Public order1432.5855.56%
Burglary1020.73233.33%
Criminal damage and arson814.8114.29%
Other crime511.85-61.54%
Bicycle theft47.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime45.920.00%
Drugs45.920.00%
Robbery35.92-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.44-71.43%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45281.37-19.64%
Violence and sexual offences3466.64-5.56%
Theft from the person2950.35-17.14%
Shoplifting2542.950.00%
Other crime1337.02116.67%
Public order919.25-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.3375.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.37250.00%
Robbery710.37133.33%
Bicycle theft510.37400.00%
Drugs47.40-33.33%
Burglary35.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons24.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56287.299.80%
Violence and sexual offences3682.93-10.00%
Theft from the person3553.3120.69%
Shoplifting2551.830.00%
Public order1037.02-33.33%
Burglary914.8150.00%
Drugs613.33-40.00%
Other crime68.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour48.89-20.00%
Robbery35.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51303.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences4075.520.00%
Theft from the person2959.240.00%
Shoplifting2542.950.00%
Public order1537.020.00%
Drugs1022.210.00%
Other crime714.810.00%
Burglary610.370.00%
Bicycle theft58.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.400.00%
Possession of weapons57.400.00%
Robbery47.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202438
July 202428
June 202428
May 202428
April 202428
March 202427
February 202425
January 202446
December 202334
November 202336
October 202340

A total of 430 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202426
July 202430
June 202433
May 202431
April 202432
March 202427
February 202424
January 202429
December 202345
November 202356
October 202351

A total of 340 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
July 202421
June 202416
May 202440
April 202428
March 202424
February 202435
January 202428
December 202329
November 202335
October 202329

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 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 20244
November 20231

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 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 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 390 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
July 202450
June 202449
May 202446
April 202434
March 202429
February 202422
January 202422
December 202325
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 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 20249
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 202410
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202411
June 20248
May 202422
April 20249
March 20245
February 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 4AR 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. 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. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Emerson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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