EC4Y 7AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 7AY

EC4Y 7AY, City of London has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 350.08 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 7AY 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 7AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 7AY, encompassing approximately 322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (79.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

EC4Y 7AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Essex Street with total crimes: 12

EC4Y 7AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52350.0879.31%
Violence and sexual offences12161.10-33.33%
Other theft1237.1820.00%
Public order1137.1822.22%
Criminal damage and arson534.08-16.67%
Robbery415.4933.33%
Shoplifting412.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft39.2950.00%
Burglary39.290.00%
Drugs19.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.100.00%
Other crime13.100.00%
Possession of weapons13.100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29309.80314.29%
Violence and sexual offences1889.84125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1555.76400.00%
Other theft1046.47100.00%
Public order930.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson627.88200.00%
Robbery318.59-50.00%
Burglary39.2950.00%
Drugs29.290.00%
Shoplifting26.200.00%
Bicycle theft26.20-50.00%
Other crime16.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8142.51-11.11%
Theft from the person724.78-66.67%
Robbery621.69500.00%
Other theft518.59-37.50%
Public order415.49100.00%
Bicycle theft412.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.39200.00%
Shoplifting29.290.00%
Burglary26.20100.00%
Vehicle crime26.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.200.00%
Other crime16.200.00%

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 person21161.1050.00%
Violence and sexual offences965.06-10.00%
Other theft827.88-27.27%
Bicycle theft224.78100.00%
Shoplifting26.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.20-60.00%
Drugs26.20-33.33%
Public order26.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.200.00%
Burglary13.10-66.67%
Robbery13.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14170.39-61.11%
Other theft1143.37-64.52%
Violence and sexual offences1034.08-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson530.9866.67%
Robbery315.49-40.00%
Burglary39.29-57.14%
Shoplifting39.290.00%
Drugs39.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.29-85.71%
Bicycle theft13.10-75.00%
Public order13.10-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36374.86300.00%
Other theft31111.53181.82%
Violence and sexual offences1896.04350.00%
Burglary755.76600.00%
Anti-social behaviour721.69250.00%
Public order621.69100.00%
Robbery518.59400.00%
Bicycle theft415.4933.33%
Vehicle crime312.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.29200.00%
Drugs19.29-50.00%

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 theft11133.2122.22%
Theft from the person934.0828.57%
Shoplifting427.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.39-20.00%
Public order312.3950.00%
Bicycle theft39.29200.00%
Drugs29.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.200.00%
Other crime26.20100.00%
Robbery16.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.100.00%
Burglary13.10-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9105.33-71.88%
Theft from the person727.88-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences521.69-68.75%
Vehicle crime415.490.00%
Burglary212.39-50.00%
Public order26.20-71.43%
Robbery16.20-66.67%
Shoplifting13.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.10-66.67%
Drugs13.10-66.67%
Other crime13.100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32288.1252.38%
Theft from the person1799.14-48.48%
Violence and sexual offences1652.67-5.88%
Public order749.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour521.69-16.67%
Burglary415.49-20.00%
Bicycle theft312.390.00%
Drugs39.29-25.00%
Robbery39.290.00%
Shoplifting39.2950.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33343.886.45%
Other theft21102.23-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences1765.0621.43%
Anti-social behaviour652.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.59100.00%
Public order618.59-14.29%
Burglary518.59-28.57%
Drugs415.49100.00%
Bicycle theft312.39-50.00%
Robbery39.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime39.290.00%
Other crime29.290.00%
Shoplifting26.20-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49421.336.52%
Theft from the person31151.806.90%
Violence and sexual offences1496.04-30.00%
Burglary743.3775.00%
Public order721.69-30.00%
Bicycle theft621.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour618.59-14.29%
Robbery618.59100.00%
Shoplifting518.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.49-40.00%
Drugs29.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46443.02109.09%
Theft from the person29142.5131.82%
Violence and sexual offences2089.8442.86%
Public order1061.96900.00%
Anti-social behaviour730.980.00%
Bicycle theft621.6920.00%
Drugs618.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson518.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime415.49100.00%
Burglary412.390.00%
Robbery312.39200.00%
Shoplifting29.29-50.00%
Other crime16.200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22281.920.00%
Theft from the person2268.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1468.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour743.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson621.690.00%
Bicycle theft518.590.00%
Shoplifting415.490.00%
Burglary412.390.00%
Vehicle crime212.390.00%
Drugs26.200.00%
Robbery16.200.00%
Public order13.100.00%
Other crime13.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202429
July 20247
June 202421
May 202414
April 202436
March 20249
February 20247
January 202417
December 202333
November 202331
October 202329
September 202322

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 202418
March 20244
February 20245
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 202431
March 202411
February 20249
January 202432
December 202321
November 202349
October 202346
September 202322

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 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 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
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 7AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Essex Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Temple
    Total11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Portsmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Stone Buildings
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Carey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. East Harding Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1