EC4V 4QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 4QQ

EC4V 4QQ, City of London has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 276.35 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 4QQ 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 4QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 4QQ, encompassing approximately 455 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)

EC4V 4QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 9

EC4V 4QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29276.353.57%
Shoplifting2863.6033.33%
Other theft2261.4169.23%
Violence and sexual offences1248.25-42.86%
Burglary1026.32100.00%
Public order921.93-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour319.74-62.50%
Robbery36.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.58-62.50%
Bicycle theft26.58100.00%
Other crime24.390.00%
Drugs24.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons14.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28278.5440.00%
Shoplifting2161.41-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences2146.0631.25%
Other theft1346.06-35.00%
Public order1128.5137.50%
Drugs824.13166.67%
Anti-social behaviour817.5560.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.5533.33%
Burglary517.55-28.57%
Robbery310.97-40.00%
Bicycle theft16.58-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36291.7012.50%
Other theft2078.965.26%
Theft from the person2043.87-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences1643.87-40.74%
Public order835.09166.67%
Burglary717.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson615.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour513.16400.00%
Robbery510.97400.00%
Drugs310.97-57.14%
Other crime36.5850.00%
Bicycle theft36.580.00%
Vehicle crime16.580.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32293.9010.34%
Violence and sexual offences2770.18-3.57%
Theft from the person2659.22-21.21%
Other theft1957.02-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson741.6740.00%
Drugs715.35-30.00%
Burglary615.350.00%
Bicycle theft313.16-25.00%
Public order36.58-80.00%
Other crime26.58-60.00%
Robbery14.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33355.3157.14%
Shoplifting2972.3820.83%
Violence and sexual offences2863.6016.67%
Other theft2461.41-4.00%
Public order1552.6466.67%
Drugs1032.90150.00%
Burglary621.93200.00%
Other crime513.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.97-16.67%
Bicycle theft410.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.770.00%
Vehicle crime14.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25276.354.17%
Shoplifting2454.8341.18%
Violence and sexual offences2452.6441.18%
Theft from the person2152.6431.25%
Public order946.06-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson619.7420.00%
Other crime513.16150.00%
Robbery410.97-20.00%
Drugs48.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft28.77-50.00%
Burglary24.39100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24241.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences1752.646.25%
Shoplifting1737.2970.00%
Theft from the person1637.29-42.86%
Public order1035.0911.11%
Drugs621.930.00%
Robbery513.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.97400.00%
Bicycle theft410.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.77-40.00%
Other crime26.58-71.43%
Burglary14.39-90.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28254.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences1661.41-61.90%
Other theft1635.09-38.46%
Shoplifting1035.09-33.33%
Burglary1021.9311.11%
Public order921.93-40.00%
Other crime719.7440.00%
Drugs615.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.160.00%
Vehicle crime310.9750.00%
Bicycle theft26.58100.00%
Robbery24.390.00%
Possession of weapons14.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.19-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42328.9950.00%
Other theft2692.12-21.21%
Theft from the person2157.02-32.26%
Public order1546.0687.50%
Shoplifting1532.9025.00%
Burglary932.9080.00%
Criminal damage and arson719.7416.67%
Other crime515.35-64.29%
Drugs410.9733.33%
Robbery28.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime24.390.00%
Possession of weapons14.390.00%
Bicycle theft12.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33337.76-10.81%
Theft from the person3172.38-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences2867.9940.00%
Other crime1461.41180.00%
Shoplifting1230.71-45.45%
Public order826.32-27.27%
Robbery717.55-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson615.35100.00%
Burglary513.16-16.67%
Drugs310.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft36.580.00%
Vehicle crime26.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37342.1519.35%
Theft from the person3781.1554.17%
Shoplifting2281.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences2048.25-33.33%
Public order1143.87-8.33%
Robbery924.13200.00%
Burglary619.74-14.29%
Other crime513.16-28.57%
Drugs410.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.58-33.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31353.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3067.990.00%
Theft from the person2465.800.00%
Shoplifting2252.640.00%
Public order1248.250.00%
Drugs1026.320.00%
Other crime721.930.00%
Burglary715.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson615.350.00%
Possession of weapons513.160.00%
Robbery310.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.580.00%
Bicycle theft16.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202427
May 202428
April 202424
March 202417
February 202416
January 202442
December 202328
November 202320
October 202330

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202420
June 202419
May 202424
April 202425
March 202424
February 202416
January 202426
December 202333
November 202337
October 202331

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202436
June 202432
May 202429
April 202424
March 202417
February 202410
January 202415
December 202312
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 314 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
July 202420
June 202426
May 202433
April 202421
March 202416
February 202428
January 202421
December 202331
November 202337
October 202324

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20243
May 202415
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202415
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 4QQ 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
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Fleet Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
  • 8. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Addle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Andrew'S Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Pageantmaster Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1