EC4V 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 4EA

EC4V 4EA, City of London has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 253.97 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 4EA, encompassing approximately 598 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (39) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

EC4V 4EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 9

EC4V 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39253.9785.71%
Shoplifting3365.1626.92%
Theft from the person2455.14-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences1740.10-46.88%
Burglary828.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour613.37-14.29%
Public order610.02-57.14%
Robbery510.0225.00%
Bicycle theft58.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.35-55.56%
Drugs26.68-77.78%
Other crime23.340.00%
Possession of weapons13.340.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33270.6765.00%
Violence and sexual offences3255.1460.00%
Shoplifting2653.47-49.02%
Other theft2143.44-30.00%
Public order1435.09100.00%
Drugs923.39125.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour715.0475.00%
Burglary611.70-40.00%
Robbery410.020.00%
Bicycle theft16.680.00%

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
Shoplifting51272.3418.60%
Other theft3085.2115.38%
Violence and sexual offences2050.12-31.03%
Theft from the person2033.4217.65%
Burglary1033.4211.11%
Criminal damage and arson816.7114.29%
Public order713.37250.00%
Drugs411.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.68300.00%
Robbery46.68300.00%
Other crime36.6850.00%
Possession of weapons15.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

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
Shoplifting43243.944.88%
Violence and sexual offences2971.85-3.33%
Other theft2648.45-13.33%
Theft from the person1743.44-54.05%
Burglary928.4080.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.04133.33%
Drugs611.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft310.02-40.00%
Public order25.01-88.24%
Other crime23.34-60.00%
Robbery13.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%

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
Shoplifting41310.7720.59%
Theft from the person3768.5023.33%
Other theft3061.82-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences3050.1230.43%
Public order1750.1230.77%
Drugs1028.4066.67%
Bicycle theft516.710.00%
Other crime58.350.00%
Burglary58.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.35-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.340.00%

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
Shoplifting34277.3617.24%
Other theft3256.8114.29%
Theft from the person3053.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences2350.12-14.81%
Public order1338.4330.00%
Criminal damage and arson721.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.7020.00%
Drugs610.020.00%
Bicycle theft510.020.00%
Other crime58.35150.00%
Robbery38.35-50.00%
Burglary25.01-33.33%

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
Shoplifting29243.9445.00%
Other theft2848.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences2746.7822.73%
Theft from the person2045.11-37.50%
Public order1033.420.00%
Robbery616.71100.00%
Drugs610.020.00%
Bicycle theft510.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.35-16.67%
Burglary38.35-72.73%
Other crime25.01-66.67%

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 person32237.2623.08%
Violence and sexual offences2253.47-54.17%
Other theft2136.76-50.00%
Shoplifting2035.09-13.04%
Burglary1133.4222.22%
Public order1018.38-44.44%
Drugs616.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.02500.00%
Other crime610.0220.00%
Robbery310.020.00%
Vehicle crime25.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.67-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48320.8037.14%
Other theft4280.20-16.00%
Theft from the person2670.17-27.78%
Shoplifting2343.449.52%
Public order1838.4350.00%
Burglary930.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.040.00%
Other crime511.70-61.54%
Drugs48.350.00%
Vehicle crime36.680.00%
Robbery35.01-57.14%
Bicycle theft25.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50325.81-16.67%
Theft from the person3683.54-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences3560.159.38%
Shoplifting2158.48-19.23%
Other crime1335.09116.67%
Public order1221.729.09%
Robbery720.05-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson711.70133.33%
Drugs411.70-33.33%
Burglary36.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft35.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons23.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60354.2120.00%
Theft from the person38100.2518.75%
Violence and sexual offences3263.49-15.79%
Shoplifting2653.474.00%
Public order1143.44-35.29%
Robbery1118.38175.00%
Burglary918.3828.57%
Drugs615.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.02-14.29%
Other crime610.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson310.02-40.00%
Bicycle theft35.010.00%
Vehicle crime15.010.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50347.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences3883.540.00%
Theft from the person3263.490.00%
Shoplifting2553.470.00%
Public order1741.770.00%
Drugs828.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.370.00%
Burglary711.700.00%
Other crime711.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.700.00%
Possession of weapons58.350.00%
Robbery48.350.00%
Bicycle theft36.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202432
July 202420
June 202429
May 202430
April 202423
March 202427
February 202422
January 202448
December 202335
November 202332
October 202338

A total of 429 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202421
July 202430
June 202426
May 202430
April 202432
March 202428
February 202421
January 202442
December 202350
November 202360
October 202350

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
July 202451
June 202443
May 202441
April 202434
March 202429
February 202420
January 202423
December 202321
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 345 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
July 202420
June 202417
May 202437
April 202430
March 202420
February 202432
January 202426
December 202336
November 202338
October 202332

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

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

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20247
June 20242
May 202417
April 202413
March 202410
February 202410
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 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 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 4EA 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. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 11. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 16. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Addle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1