EC4V 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 4BU

EC4V 4BU, City of London has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 242.31 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC4V postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 217.28 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC4V 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 4BU, encompassing approximately 619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-49.02% decrease)

EC4V 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • New Change with total crimes: 11

EC4V 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31242.3155.00%
Theft from the person3050.0850.00%
Shoplifting2648.46-49.02%
Other theft1842.00-40.00%
Public order1329.0885.71%
Drugs921.00125.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour614.5450.00%
Burglary59.69-50.00%
Robbery38.08-25.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51263.3118.60%
Other theft3082.3915.38%
Violence and sexual offences2048.46-31.03%
Theft from the person2032.3117.65%
Burglary1032.3111.11%
Criminal damage and arson816.1514.29%
Public order712.92250.00%
Drugs411.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.46300.00%
Robbery46.46300.00%
Other crime36.4650.00%
Possession of weapons14.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43235.854.88%
Violence and sexual offences2969.46-3.33%
Other theft2646.85-13.33%
Theft from the person1742.00-54.05%
Burglary927.4680.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.54133.33%
Drugs611.31-40.00%
Bicycle theft39.69-40.00%
Public order24.85-88.24%
Other crime23.23-60.00%
Robbery13.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41300.4620.59%
Theft from the person3766.2342.31%
Other theft3059.777.14%
Violence and sexual offences3048.4630.43%
Public order1748.4630.77%
Drugs1027.4666.67%
Bicycle theft516.15150.00%
Other crime58.080.00%
Burglary58.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.85100.00%
Vehicle crime13.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34242.3117.24%
Other theft2854.920.00%
Theft from the person2645.2330.00%
Violence and sexual offences2342.00-14.81%
Public order1337.1530.00%
Criminal damage and arson721.0040.00%
Drugs611.310.00%
Other crime59.69150.00%
Robbery38.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft24.85-60.00%
Burglary23.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.23-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29235.8545.00%
Other theft2846.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences2745.2322.73%
Theft from the person2043.62-37.50%
Public order1032.310.00%
Robbery616.15100.00%
Drugs69.690.00%
Bicycle theft59.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.08-16.67%
Burglary38.08-72.73%
Other crime24.85-66.67%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32229.3923.08%
Violence and sexual offences2251.69-53.19%
Other theft2135.54-36.36%
Shoplifting2033.92-13.04%
Burglary1132.3122.22%
Public order1017.77-44.44%
Drugs616.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.69500.00%
Other crime69.6920.00%
Robbery39.690.00%
Vehicle crime24.850.00%
Possession of weapons13.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47292.3938.24%
Other theft3375.92-23.26%
Theft from the person2653.31-16.13%
Shoplifting2342.009.52%
Public order1837.1563.64%
Burglary929.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.540.00%
Other crime511.31-61.54%
Drugs48.080.00%
Robbery36.46-57.14%
Bicycle theft24.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Possession of weapons13.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43290.77-18.87%
Violence and sexual offences3469.466.25%
Theft from the person3154.92-11.43%
Shoplifting2150.08-19.23%
Other crime1333.92116.67%
Public order1121.0010.00%
Robbery717.77-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.31133.33%
Drugs411.31-20.00%
Burglary36.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft34.850.00%
Possession of weapons24.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53308.5451.43%
Theft from the person3585.6212.90%
Violence and sexual offences3256.54-15.79%
Shoplifting2651.694.00%
Public order1042.00-41.18%
Robbery1016.15150.00%
Burglary916.1528.57%
Other crime614.54-14.29%
Drugs59.69-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38305.3158.33%
Other theft3561.38-14.63%
Theft from the person3156.5429.17%
Shoplifting2550.08-7.41%
Public order1740.38142.86%
Drugs827.46100.00%
Burglary712.92250.00%
Other crime711.31-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.31-16.67%
Possession of weapons58.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.08100.00%
Robbery46.46-20.00%
Bicycle theft36.460.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41248.770.00%
Shoplifting2766.230.00%
Theft from the person2443.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences2438.770.00%
Other crime1038.770.00%
Public order716.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.310.00%
Robbery59.690.00%
Drugs48.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.460.00%
Burglary23.230.00%
Vehicle crime13.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202430
June 202426
May 202430
April 202428
March 202428
February 202421
January 202433
December 202343
November 202353
October 202335
September 202341

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20242
May 202417
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202418
December 202311
November 202310
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 366 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202451
June 202443
May 202441
April 202434
March 202429
February 202420
January 202423
December 202321
November 202326
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 329 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202420
June 202417
May 202437
April 202426
March 202420
February 202432
January 202426
December 202331
November 202335
October 202331
September 202324

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202420
June 202429
May 202430
April 202423
March 202427
February 202422
January 202447
December 202334
November 202332
October 202338
September 202324

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 4BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Change
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Blackfriars (Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Dean'S Court
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bread Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 8. Amen Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Watling Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 10. A201
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trig Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. St Paul'S (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Blackfriars (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kingscote Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queenhithe
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Friday Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Addle Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ludgate Square
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Amen Corner
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Pageantmaster Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. City Thameslink (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bride Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Bankside
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Broken Wharf
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Gardners Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1