EC4Y 7BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 7BS

EC4Y 7BS, City of London has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 388.82 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 7BS 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 7BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 7BS, encompassing approximately 331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

EC4Y 7BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 15
  • Essex Street with total crimes: 12

EC4Y 7BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50388.8238.89%
Other theft21150.7190.91%
Violence and sexual offences1263.30-33.33%
Public order1136.17-15.38%
Shoplifting633.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour518.08-68.75%
Burglary515.07150.00%
Bicycle theft315.0750.00%
Vehicle crime39.040.00%
Robbery39.040.00%
Drugs29.04-33.33%
Other crime16.030.00%
Possession of weapons13.010.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36352.65176.92%
Violence and sexual offences18108.5138.46%
Anti-social behaviour1654.25300.00%
Public order1348.23160.00%
Other theft1139.1810.00%
Criminal damage and arson733.1640.00%
Shoplifting521.1025.00%
Robbery315.07-57.14%
Drugs39.040.00%
Bicycle theft29.04-50.00%
Burglary26.030.00%
Other crime16.030.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13210.99-60.61%
Violence and sexual offences1339.18-7.14%
Other theft1039.18-16.67%
Robbery730.14133.33%
Public order521.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson515.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.07100.00%
Shoplifting412.0633.33%
Bicycle theft412.06100.00%
Burglary212.06100.00%
Vehicle crime26.03100.00%
Other crime16.030.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33247.1673.68%
Violence and sexual offences1499.470.00%
Other theft1242.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson536.17-28.57%
Robbery315.07-50.00%
Drugs39.04-50.00%
Public order39.04-40.00%
Shoplifting39.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.040.00%
Bicycle theft26.03100.00%
Burglary16.03-75.00%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20268.26-50.00%
Theft from the person1960.28-57.78%
Violence and sexual offences1457.27-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson742.2040.00%
Robbery621.1050.00%
Drugs618.08100.00%
Public order518.08-44.44%
Burglary415.07-33.33%
Shoplifting412.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime16.03-75.00%
Bicycle theft13.01-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45431.02221.43%
Other theft40135.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences17120.5641.67%
Public order951.2450.00%
Burglary627.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.0725.00%
Vehicle crime415.070.00%
Robbery412.06300.00%
Bicycle theft312.06-25.00%
Drugs39.0450.00%
Shoplifting29.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16214.0023.08%
Theft from the person1448.2316.67%
Violence and sexual offences1242.2050.00%
Public order636.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson418.080.00%
Bicycle theft412.06100.00%
Shoplifting412.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour412.06300.00%
Drugs212.06100.00%
Burglary26.03-66.67%
Other crime26.03100.00%
Robbery16.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13180.85-55.17%
Theft from the person1239.18-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences836.17-60.00%
Burglary624.1150.00%
Shoplifting618.08100.00%
Vehicle crime418.080.00%
Public order312.06-57.14%
Bicycle theft29.04100.00%
Robbery26.030.00%
Possession of weapons16.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.01-75.00%
Drugs13.01-75.00%
Other crime13.010.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29313.47-6.45%
Theft from the person2587.41-26.47%
Violence and sexual offences2075.35-23.08%
Public order760.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.10-33.33%
Drugs412.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.06-33.33%
Burglary412.060.00%
Shoplifting312.06-57.14%
Robbery29.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft16.03-50.00%
Other crime13.01-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34418.96-2.86%
Other theft31102.48-38.00%
Violence and sexual offences2693.4430.00%
Public order1078.3711.11%
Shoplifting730.14-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour621.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.08100.00%
Robbery418.08-33.33%
Burglary412.06-50.00%
Drugs412.06100.00%
Vehicle crime312.060.00%
Bicycle theft29.04-60.00%
Other crime26.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50464.178.70%
Theft from the person35150.7125.00%
Violence and sexual offences20105.49-16.67%
Shoplifting1060.28400.00%
Public order930.14-25.00%
Burglary827.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour624.11-14.29%
Robbery618.0850.00%
Bicycle theft518.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.07-66.67%
Drugs29.04-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46467.190.00%
Theft from the person28138.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences2484.400.00%
Public order1272.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson936.170.00%
Drugs827.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour724.110.00%
Burglary721.100.00%
Bicycle theft421.100.00%
Robbery412.060.00%
Vehicle crime312.060.00%
Shoplifting29.040.00%
Other crime16.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202414
May 202414
April 202417
March 202412
February 20248
January 202420
December 202326
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 344 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202436
July 202413
June 202433
May 202419
April 202445
March 202414
February 202412
January 202425
December 202334
November 202335
October 202328

A total of 299 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202420
April 202440
March 202416
February 202413
January 202429
December 202331
November 202350
October 202346

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Holborn
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. B521
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Pageantmaster Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Carey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. East Harding Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1