EC4Y 7AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 7AA

EC4Y 7AA, City of London has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 287.85 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 7AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC4Y postcode area, which has experienced 20 crimes and a crime rate of 60.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC4Y 7AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 7AA, encompassing approximately 330 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC4Y 7AA area, explore the EC4Y 7AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

EC4Y 7AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Essex Street with total crimes: 12
  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 11

EC4Y 7AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42287.8561.54%
Other theft11127.260.00%
Public order1033.33-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences1030.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson430.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.12-78.57%
Bicycle theft39.0950.00%
Shoplifting39.0950.00%
Burglary39.0950.00%
Robbery29.09-33.33%
Drugs16.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%
Other crime13.030.00%
Possession of weapons13.030.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person26284.82188.89%
Violence and sexual offences1578.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour1445.45366.67%
Other theft1142.42120.00%
Public order1133.33175.00%
Criminal damage and arson533.3366.67%
Robbery315.15-50.00%
Drugs29.090.00%
Shoplifting26.060.00%
Bicycle theft26.06-50.00%
Burglary26.060.00%
Other crime16.060.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9151.50-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences927.270.00%
Robbery627.27500.00%
Other theft518.18-16.67%
Public order415.15100.00%
Bicycle theft412.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.09200.00%
Shoplifting29.090.00%
Burglary26.06100.00%
Vehicle crime26.06100.00%
Other crime16.060.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21151.5040.00%
Violence and sexual offences963.63-18.18%
Other theft627.27-53.85%
Bicycle theft218.18100.00%
Shoplifting26.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.06-60.00%
Drugs26.06-33.33%
Public order26.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.060.00%
Burglary13.03-75.00%
Robbery13.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15184.83-57.14%
Other theft1345.45-48.00%
Violence and sexual offences1139.39-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson533.3366.67%
Burglary415.15-33.33%
Public order312.12-62.50%
Shoplifting39.090.00%
Drugs39.09200.00%
Robbery29.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.06-85.71%
Bicycle theft13.03-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35339.37288.89%
Other theft25106.05127.27%
Violence and sexual offences1775.75142.86%
Public order851.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour724.24250.00%
Burglary621.21500.00%
Bicycle theft418.18100.00%
Vehicle crime312.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.09200.00%
Robbery39.09200.00%
Drugs19.09-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11139.3822.22%
Theft from the person933.3312.50%
Violence and sexual offences727.2740.00%
Public order421.21100.00%
Shoplifting412.12300.00%
Bicycle theft212.12100.00%
Drugs26.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.06100.00%
Other crime26.06100.00%
Robbery16.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.030.00%
Burglary13.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9109.08-59.09%
Theft from the person827.27-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences524.24-70.59%
Vehicle crime415.150.00%
Burglary212.12-33.33%
Public order26.06-71.43%
Robbery16.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.03-80.00%
Shoplifting13.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.03-66.67%
Drugs13.03-66.67%
Other crime13.030.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22257.554.76%
Theft from the person1866.66-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences1754.54-5.56%
Public order751.5116.67%
Anti-social behaviour521.21-16.67%
Bicycle theft315.1550.00%
Drugs39.09-25.00%
Burglary39.09-25.00%
Shoplifting39.0950.00%
Robbery29.09-33.33%
Other crime16.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.03-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30324.22-3.23%
Other theft2190.90-51.16%
Violence and sexual offences1863.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour654.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.18100.00%
Public order618.18-14.29%
Burglary418.18-42.86%
Drugs412.12100.00%
Robbery312.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime39.090.00%
Bicycle theft29.09-66.67%
Other crime26.060.00%
Shoplifting26.06-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43393.9113.16%
Theft from the person31130.2934.78%
Violence and sexual offences1493.93-33.33%
Burglary742.4275.00%
Public order721.21-30.00%
Bicycle theft621.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour618.18-14.29%
Robbery618.18100.00%
Shoplifting518.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.15-40.00%
Drugs29.09-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38378.76137.50%
Theft from the person23115.1415.00%
Violence and sexual offences2169.6961.54%
Public order1063.63900.00%
Anti-social behaviour730.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.21-28.57%
Drugs515.15150.00%
Bicycle theft415.150.00%
Burglary412.120.00%
Vehicle crime312.1250.00%
Robbery39.09200.00%
Shoplifting19.09-75.00%
Other crime13.030.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20248.460.00%
Other theft1660.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1348.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour739.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson721.210.00%
Bicycle theft421.210.00%
Burglary412.120.00%
Shoplifting412.120.00%
Vehicle crime212.120.00%
Drugs26.060.00%
Robbery16.060.00%
Public order13.030.00%
Other crime13.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 202417
March 20247
February 20245
January 202417
December 202318
November 202314
October 202321
September 202313

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202426
July 20249
June 202421
May 202415
April 202435
March 20249
February 20248
January 202418
December 202330
November 202331
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413
April 202425
March 202411
February 20249
January 202422
December 202321
November 202343
October 202338
September 202316

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4Y 7AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Essex Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Carey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. East Harding Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1