EC4V 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 5AD

EC4V 5AD, City of London has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 274.91 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 5AD 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 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 5AD, encompassing approximately 611 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-48.00% decrease)

EC4V 5AD 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 5AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33274.9143.48%
Theft from the person3054.0042.86%
Shoplifting2649.09-48.00%
Other theft2442.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1439.2775.00%
Public order1322.9118.18%
Drugs1021.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1016.36100.00%
Burglary516.36-50.00%
Robbery38.18-40.00%

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
Shoplifting50284.7216.28%
Other theft3081.82-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences2349.09-28.12%
Theft from the person2137.6423.53%
Public order1134.36175.00%
Burglary1018.0011.11%
Criminal damage and arson816.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.09400.00%
Robbery58.18400.00%
Drugs48.18-42.86%
Other crime36.5550.00%
Possession of weapons24.910.00%
Vehicle crime13.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.64-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43263.457.50%
Other theft3470.36-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences3255.6410.34%
Theft from the person1752.36-54.05%
Burglary927.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.73100.00%
Drugs713.09-36.36%
Public order411.45-73.33%
Bicycle theft36.55-40.00%
Other crime24.91-60.00%
Robbery13.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting40310.9029.03%
Theft from the person3765.4527.59%
Other theft3660.5428.57%
Violence and sexual offences2958.9116.00%
Public order1547.4550.00%
Drugs1124.5583.33%
Other crime518.000.00%
Bicycle theft58.18150.00%
Burglary58.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.55100.00%
Vehicle crime13.270.00%

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
Shoplifting31245.456.90%
Theft from the person2950.7316.00%
Other theft2847.45-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences2545.82-3.85%
Public order1040.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson716.3616.67%
Drugs611.45-25.00%
Other crime59.82150.00%
Robbery38.18-50.00%
Burglary34.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft24.91-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.27-83.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35256.9125.00%
Shoplifting2957.2745.00%
Violence and sexual offences2647.458.33%
Theft from the person2542.54-26.47%
Drugs840.910.00%
Robbery613.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.82-25.00%
Bicycle theft59.82400.00%
Public order58.18-54.55%
Burglary48.18-66.67%
Other crime26.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34260.1813.33%
Other theft2855.64-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences2445.82-52.94%
Shoplifting2039.27-13.04%
Burglary1232.7333.33%
Public order1119.64-26.67%
Drugs818.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.090.00%
Other crime613.0920.00%
Robbery39.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.910.00%
Possession of weapons13.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51304.3659.38%
Other theft3483.45-27.66%
Theft from the person3055.640.00%
Shoplifting2349.099.52%
Public order1537.6425.00%
Burglary924.55350.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.73-25.00%
Other crime59.82-61.54%
Drugs48.180.00%
Robbery46.55-42.86%
Bicycle theft36.550.00%
Vehicle crime24.910.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47297.81-18.97%
Violence and sexual offences3276.91-3.03%
Theft from the person3052.36-18.92%
Shoplifting2149.09-19.23%
Other crime1334.36116.67%
Public order1221.279.09%
Criminal damage and arson819.64300.00%
Robbery713.0940.00%
Drugs411.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft36.5550.00%
Possession of weapons24.910.00%
Burglary23.27-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour13.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58325.6331.82%
Theft from the person3794.9119.35%
Violence and sexual offences3360.54-10.81%
Shoplifting2654.004.00%
Public order1142.540.00%
Burglary918.000.00%
Drugs614.73-25.00%
Other crime69.82-14.29%
Robbery59.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.180.00%
Bicycle theft26.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.27-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44315.817.32%
Violence and sexual offences3772.0054.17%
Theft from the person3160.5419.23%
Shoplifting2550.73-7.41%
Public order1140.9183.33%
Burglary918.00200.00%
Drugs814.7333.33%
Other crime713.09-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.45-16.67%
Possession of weapons58.18400.00%
Robbery48.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.55100.00%
Bicycle theft36.550.00%

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 theft41258.540.00%
Shoplifting2767.090.00%
Theft from the person2644.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2442.540.00%
Other crime1039.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.360.00%
Public order69.820.00%
Drugs69.820.00%
Robbery59.820.00%
Burglary38.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.910.00%
Vehicle crime13.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202423
June 202432
May 202429
April 202425
March 202426
February 202424
January 202451
December 202332
November 202333
October 202337
September 202324

A total of 439 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202430
June 202434
May 202436
April 202428
March 202435
February 202428
January 202434
December 202347
November 202358
October 202344
September 202341

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 202412
January 20249
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 347 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202421
June 202417
May 202437
April 202429
March 202425
February 202434
January 202430
December 202330
November 202337
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20248
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 20244
May 202415
April 202410
March 20245
February 202411
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202450
June 202443
May 202440
April 202431
March 202429
February 202420
January 202423
December 202321
November 202326
October 202325
September 202327

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 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 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 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 5AD 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. Giltspur Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Dean'S Court
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bread Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 9. Amen Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Watling Street
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 12. A201
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trig Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. St Paul'S (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Blackfriars (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kingscote Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queenhithe
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Friday Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Little Britain
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Addle Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ludgate Square
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Amen Corner
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Pageantmaster Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. City Thameslink (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bride Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Broken Wharf
    Total1
    Other theft1