EC4V 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 5AB

EC4V 5AB, City of London has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 284.63 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 5AB, encompassing approximately 544 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC4V 5AB area, explore the EC4V 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (36) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)

EC4V 5AB 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 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36284.63100.00%
Shoplifting3466.1136.00%
Theft from the person2962.44-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences1753.25-50.00%
Burglary831.2260.00%
Public order814.69-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson714.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.85-60.00%
Robbery47.3533.33%
Bicycle theft37.350.00%
Drugs25.51-80.00%
Other crime23.670.00%
Possession of weapons13.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34297.4970.00%
Theft from the person3062.4442.86%
Shoplifting2555.09-50.00%
Other theft1845.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1433.0575.00%
Public order1325.7144.44%
Drugs1023.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1018.3666.67%
Burglary518.36-50.00%
Robbery39.18-40.00%

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
Shoplifting50306.6716.28%
Other theft3091.827.14%
Theft from the person2155.095.00%
Violence and sexual offences2038.56-31.03%
Burglary1036.7311.11%
Public order918.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.69500.00%
Robbery511.02400.00%
Drugs49.18-33.33%
Other crime37.3550.00%
Possession of weapons15.510.00%

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
Shoplifting43280.964.88%
Violence and sexual offences2978.960.00%
Other theft2853.25-12.50%
Theft from the person2051.42-45.95%
Burglary936.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.5360.00%
Drugs614.69-45.45%
Public order311.02-78.57%
Bicycle theft35.51-40.00%
Other crime25.51-60.00%
Robbery13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-50.00%

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
Shoplifting41343.4032.26%
Theft from the person3775.2927.59%
Other theft3267.9428.00%
Violence and sexual offences2958.7620.83%
Public order1453.2555.56%
Drugs1125.7183.33%
Other crime520.200.00%
Bicycle theft59.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.18-28.57%
Burglary59.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.18100.00%
Vehicle crime13.670.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting31266.276.90%
Theft from the person2956.9326.09%
Other theft2553.25-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences2445.914.35%
Public order944.0780.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.5340.00%
Drugs612.850.00%
Other crime511.02150.00%
Robbery39.18-50.00%
Burglary35.51-25.00%
Bicycle theft25.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.67-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33268.1137.50%
Shoplifting2960.6045.00%
Violence and sexual offences2353.2521.05%
Theft from the person2342.24-32.35%
Robbery642.24100.00%
Drugs611.020.00%
Bicycle theft511.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.18-28.57%
Public order59.18-54.55%
Burglary49.18-66.67%
Other crime27.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34269.9421.43%
Other theft2462.44-17.24%
Shoplifting2044.07-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences1936.73-62.00%
Burglary1234.8920.00%
Public order1122.04-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour720.200.00%
Drugs612.8550.00%
Other crime611.0220.00%
Robbery311.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime25.510.00%
Possession of weapons13.670.00%
Bicycle theft11.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50326.8766.67%
Other theft2991.82-32.56%
Theft from the person2853.25-6.67%
Shoplifting2351.429.52%
Public order1542.2436.36%
Burglary1027.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.36-25.00%
Other crime511.02-64.29%
Drugs49.180.00%
Robbery47.35-42.86%
Bicycle theft27.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43323.20-18.87%
Theft from the person3078.96-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences3055.093.45%
Shoplifting2155.09-19.23%
Other crime1438.56133.33%
Public order1125.7122.22%
Criminal damage and arson820.20300.00%
Robbery714.6940.00%
Drugs412.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft37.35200.00%
Possession of weapons25.510.00%
Burglary23.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.67-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53341.5639.47%
Theft from the person3797.3319.35%
Violence and sexual offences2967.94-21.62%
Shoplifting2653.254.00%
Public order947.74-18.18%
Burglary816.53-20.00%
Drugs614.69-33.33%
Other crime611.02-14.29%
Robbery511.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.35-60.00%
Bicycle theft13.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38345.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences3769.780.00%
Theft from the person3167.940.00%
Shoplifting2556.930.00%
Public order1145.910.00%
Burglary1020.200.00%
Drugs918.360.00%
Other crime716.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.850.00%
Possession of weapons59.180.00%
Robbery49.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.350.00%
Bicycle theft27.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202434
July 202420
June 202429
May 202429
April 202424
March 202423
February 202419
January 202450
December 202330
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 389 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202418
July 202430
June 202428
May 202432
April 202425
March 202433
February 202424
January 202429
December 202343
November 202353
October 202338

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
July 202450
June 202443
May 202441
April 202431
March 202429
February 202420
January 202423
December 202321
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 349 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
July 202421
June 202420
May 202437
April 202429
March 202423
February 202434
January 202428
December 202330
November 202337
October 202331

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 202412
January 202410
December 20232
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 10 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 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 20243
May 202414
April 20249
March 20245
February 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

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 20246
January 20245
December 202314
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 5AB 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. Little Britain
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 8. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 14. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. St Paul'S
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Addle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Andrew'S Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1