KINGS BENCH WALK, EC4Y 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 7DX

KINGS BENCH WALK, EC4Y 7DX, City of London has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 328.31 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 7DX, encompassing approximately 332 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

EC4Y 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 15
  • Essex Street with total crimes: 12

KINGS BENCH WALK, EC4Y 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46328.3153.33%
Other theft15138.5566.67%
Public order1045.18-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences930.12-52.63%
Shoplifting727.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson721.0816.67%
Burglary521.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.06-70.00%
Robbery39.04-25.00%
Drugs29.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft16.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30301.20172.73%
Violence and sexual offences1990.3690.00%
Public order1357.23225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1039.16233.33%
Other theft930.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson627.1120.00%
Robbery418.07-33.33%
Drugs312.050.00%
Shoplifting29.040.00%
Bicycle theft26.02-50.00%
Other crime16.020.00%
Burglary13.01-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11180.72-54.17%
Violence and sexual offences1033.1311.11%
Other theft730.120.00%
Robbery621.08500.00%
Criminal damage and arson518.0766.67%
Public order415.0633.33%
Bicycle theft412.0533.33%
Drugs312.05-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour39.04200.00%
Shoplifting29.040.00%
Burglary26.02100.00%
Vehicle crime26.02100.00%
Other crime16.020.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24186.7514.29%
Violence and sexual offences972.29-25.00%
Drugs727.110.00%
Other theft721.08-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson321.08-57.14%
Public order39.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft39.04200.00%
Shoplifting29.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.02-50.00%
Burglary13.01-75.00%
Robbery13.010.00%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21234.94-27.59%
Other theft1363.25-51.85%
Violence and sexual offences1239.16-40.00%
Drugs736.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson721.0875.00%
Public order421.08-55.56%
Burglary412.050.00%
Shoplifting312.050.00%
Other crime29.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.02-33.33%
Robbery16.02-75.00%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29313.25262.50%
Other theft2787.3558.82%
Violence and sexual offences2081.33100.00%
Public order960.24350.00%
Criminal damage and arson427.11100.00%
Robbery412.05100.00%
Burglary412.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.0550.00%
Drugs29.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime16.020.00%
Bicycle theft13.01-75.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17177.7170.00%
Violence and sexual offences1051.2042.86%
Theft from the person830.12-46.67%
Drugs524.1025.00%
Bicycle theft415.06100.00%
Shoplifting412.05300.00%
Other crime312.05200.00%
Public order29.04-60.00%
Robbery26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.020.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15183.73-16.67%
Other theft1045.18-56.52%
Burglary830.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences724.10-61.11%
Public order521.08-28.57%
Drugs415.060.00%
Vehicle crime312.050.00%
Bicycle theft29.04100.00%
Robbery26.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.02-80.00%
Shoplifting13.01-75.00%
Other crime13.010.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23274.10-23.33%
Theft from the person1869.28-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences1854.22-33.33%
Public order754.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson521.08-28.57%
Drugs415.06100.00%
Robbery412.050.00%
Shoplifting412.05100.00%
Burglary412.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour212.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft16.02-50.00%
Other crime13.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30373.49-41.18%
Theft from the person3090.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences2790.3658.82%
Public order981.3312.50%
Criminal damage and arson727.1175.00%
Robbery421.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour312.05-25.00%
Burglary39.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime39.040.00%
Bicycle theft29.040.00%
Drugs26.02-50.00%
Shoplifting26.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons16.020.00%
Other crime13.01-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51421.6930.77%
Theft from the person30153.613.45%
Violence and sexual offences1790.36-37.04%
Public order851.20-20.00%
Robbery724.10133.33%
Burglary521.0825.00%
Shoplifting515.06400.00%
Drugs415.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson412.050.00%
Other crime312.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft29.04100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39409.640.00%
Theft from the person29117.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences2787.350.00%
Public order1081.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour730.120.00%
Other crime621.080.00%
Drugs518.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.060.00%
Burglary412.050.00%
Robbery312.050.00%
Shoplifting19.040.00%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 202413
April 202427
March 202417
February 202410
January 202423
December 202330
November 202351
October 202339

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202430
July 202411
June 202424
May 202421
April 202429
March 20248
February 202415
January 202418
December 202330
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 202420
March 202410
February 20247
January 202418
December 202327
November 202317
October 202327

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person9
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Upper Ground
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Essex Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Pageantmaster Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Carey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. East Harding Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1