EC4V 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4V 5ER

EC4V 5ER, City of London has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 256.01 per 1,000 population. This EC4V 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4V 5ER, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (47) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)

EC4V 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Pancras Lane with total crimes: 13

EC4V 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47256.0180.77%
Shoplifting4165.3936.67%
Theft from the person3457.059.68%
Violence and sexual offences1847.31-55.00%
Burglary925.0412.50%
Criminal damage and arson712.52-30.00%
Public order79.74-61.11%
Robbery69.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.35-20.00%
Drugs35.57-70.00%
Bicycle theft34.170.00%
Vehicle crime24.170.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40251.8366.67%
Theft from the person3155.6534.78%
Shoplifting3043.13-44.44%
Other theft2641.74-18.75%
Public order1836.1738.46%
Drugs1025.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.91-16.67%
Burglary813.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour511.1366.67%
Robbery36.96-25.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54276.88-1.82%
Other theft3275.13-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences2444.52-22.58%
Theft from the person2333.399.52%
Public order1332.0062.50%
Criminal damage and arson1218.0920.00%
Burglary1216.7033.33%
Vehicle crime716.7075.00%
Drugs59.74-28.57%
Bicycle theft56.9666.67%
Robbery46.96300.00%
Other crime35.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.17200.00%
Possession of weapons24.170.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55260.1814.58%
Other theft3576.52-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences3148.700.00%
Theft from the person2143.13-51.16%
Criminal damage and arson1029.22100.00%
Burglary913.91125.00%
Public order812.52-60.00%
Drugs711.13-22.22%
Vehicle crime49.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft35.57-25.00%
Other crime24.17-66.67%
Robbery12.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48304.7023.08%
Theft from the person4366.7843.33%
Other theft3659.8324.14%
Violence and sexual offences3150.0924.00%
Public order2043.13100.00%
Drugs927.8312.50%
Other crime612.5220.00%
Vehicle crime68.35500.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.35-37.50%
Bicycle theft46.9633.33%
Burglary45.57-20.00%
Possession of weapons15.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39233.7511.43%
Theft from the person3054.2611.11%
Other theft2941.74-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences2540.35-19.35%
Public order1034.78100.00%
Drugs813.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson811.1314.29%
Burglary511.1325.00%
Other crime56.96150.00%
Robbery46.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft35.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-87.50%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35244.8852.17%
Violence and sexual offences3148.706.90%
Other theft3043.1315.38%
Theft from the person2741.74-27.03%
Drugs1237.5750.00%
Robbery816.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson711.1375.00%
Bicycle theft69.74500.00%
Public order58.35-61.54%
Burglary46.96-63.64%
Other crime25.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person37239.3119.35%
Violence and sexual offences2951.48-39.58%
Other theft2640.35-18.75%
Shoplifting2336.17-8.00%
Public order1332.00-13.33%
Burglary1118.0910.00%
Drugs815.3060.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.130.00%
Other crime69.7420.00%
Robbery48.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.57-42.86%
Vehicle crime25.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48261.5729.73%
Other theft3266.78-30.43%
Theft from the person3144.52-16.22%
Shoplifting2543.134.17%
Public order1534.7850.00%
Burglary1020.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.91-12.50%
Drugs59.7425.00%
Other crime56.96-61.54%
Vehicle crime46.960.00%
Bicycle theft35.57-25.00%
Robbery34.17-57.14%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46274.09-25.81%
Theft from the person3764.00-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences3751.48-2.63%
Shoplifting2451.48-17.24%
Other crime1333.39116.67%
Public order1018.09-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson813.91166.67%
Robbery711.1340.00%
Drugs49.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft45.57300.00%
Burglary45.57-63.64%
Possession of weapons25.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.78-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62297.7521.57%
Theft from the person3886.2626.67%
Violence and sexual offences3852.87-9.52%
Shoplifting2952.870.00%
Public order1140.35-15.38%
Burglary1115.3083.33%
Drugs615.30-33.33%
Other crime68.35-14.29%
Robbery58.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51290.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences4270.960.00%
Theft from the person3058.440.00%
Shoplifting2941.740.00%
Public order1340.350.00%
Drugs918.090.00%
Other crime712.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.740.00%
Burglary68.350.00%
Possession of weapons58.350.00%
Bicycle theft46.960.00%
Robbery45.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.570.00%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202440
July 202424
June 202431
May 202431
April 202425
March 202431
February 202429
January 202448
December 202337
November 202338
October 202342

A total of 382 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 202423
June 202421
May 202443
April 202430
March 202427
February 202437
January 202431
December 202337
November 202338
October 202330

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202426
July 202432
June 202435
May 202436
April 202429
March 202430
February 202426
January 202432
December 202346
November 202362
October 202351

A total of 432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 202454
June 202455
May 202448
April 202439
March 202435
February 202423
January 202425
December 202324
November 202329
October 202329

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202413
June 20248
May 202420
April 202410
March 20245
February 202413
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 12 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 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20235

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 13 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4V 5ER 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. Pancras Lane
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ironmonger Lane
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Watling Street
    Total8
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. New Change
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bread Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Bell Wharf Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. St Martin'S Le Grand
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trig Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Friday Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. College Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Queenhithe
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Little Trinity Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1