EC4Y 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 8AU

EC4Y 8AU, City of London has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 433.56 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 8AU, encompassing approximately 318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)

EC4Y 8AU 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
  • Dean'S Court with total crimes: 9

EC4Y 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41433.567.89%
Other theft22128.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1669.12-36.00%
Public order1450.27-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson943.980.00%
Burglary928.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour528.28-64.29%
Shoplifting515.7125.00%
Robbery515.7125.00%
Drugs315.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime39.430.00%
Other crime39.43200.00%
Bicycle theft29.430.00%
Possession of weapons16.280.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38430.42123.53%
Violence and sexual offences25119.3947.06%
Public order1778.54112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1453.41133.33%
Other theft1143.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson934.5680.00%
Drugs628.28100.00%
Burglary618.85-14.29%
Robbery418.85-33.33%
Shoplifting412.57100.00%
Bicycle theft212.57-50.00%
Other crime16.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22317.324.76%
Theft from the person1769.12-52.78%
Violence and sexual offences1753.41-37.04%
Public order853.41100.00%
Burglary725.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour621.99200.00%
Robbery618.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson518.85-44.44%
Bicycle theft415.710.00%
Drugs312.57-57.14%
Other crime29.430.00%
Shoplifting26.280.00%
Vehicle crime26.280.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person36380.1538.46%
Violence and sexual offences27113.108.00%
Other theft2184.83-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson965.980.00%
Drugs728.28-12.50%
Public order421.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft412.570.00%
Burglary412.57-33.33%
Robbery312.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.430.00%
Other crime26.28-60.00%
Shoplifting26.28-33.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32424.143.23%
Theft from the person26100.54-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences2581.69-10.71%
Criminal damage and arson978.5428.57%
Drugs828.28166.67%
Public order825.130.00%
Burglary625.1320.00%
Other crime518.8525.00%
Robbery515.7166.67%
Bicycle theft415.7133.33%
Shoplifting312.5750.00%
Vehicle crime29.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.280.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31389.586.90%
Theft from the person2997.3952.63%
Violence and sexual offences2891.1186.67%
Public order887.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson725.1340.00%
Burglary521.99400.00%
Other crime415.710.00%
Robbery312.570.00%
Bicycle theft39.43-40.00%
Drugs39.43-57.14%
Shoplifting29.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime16.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft29311.0445.00%
Theft from the person1991.11-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences1559.69-21.05%
Drugs747.1340.00%
Shoplifting621.99100.00%
Bicycle theft518.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.71400.00%
Other crime415.71-42.86%
Robbery312.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.43-40.00%
Public order29.43-75.00%
Burglary16.28-90.91%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22342.4515.79%
Other theft2069.12-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences1962.84-55.81%
Burglary1159.6937.50%
Public order834.56-20.00%
Other crime725.1340.00%
Drugs521.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.71150.00%
Vehicle crime315.7150.00%
Shoplifting39.430.00%
Bicycle theft29.43100.00%
Robbery26.28100.00%
Possession of weapons16.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.14-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43417.8653.57%
Other theft30135.10-16.67%
Theft from the person1994.25-38.71%
Public order1059.69-9.09%
Burglary831.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson725.13-12.50%
Other crime521.99-66.67%
Shoplifting315.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime29.43-33.33%
Drugs26.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.280.00%
Bicycle theft16.280.00%
Robbery13.14-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36474.410.00%
Theft from the person31113.10-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences2897.393.70%
Other crime1587.97200.00%
Public order1147.1310.00%
Criminal damage and arson834.56166.67%
Burglary525.13-44.44%
Robbery415.710.00%
Shoplifting412.57-42.86%
Vehicle crime312.570.00%
Drugs29.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons16.280.00%
Bicycle theft13.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36452.410.00%
Theft from the person33113.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences27103.680.00%
Public order1084.830.00%
Burglary931.420.00%
Shoplifting728.280.00%
Other crime521.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.710.00%
Robbery412.570.00%
Drugs312.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.430.00%
Bicycle theft39.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202417
June 202427
May 202425
April 202428
March 202415
February 202419
January 202443
December 202328
November 202327

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 311 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202438
July 202417
June 202436
May 202426
April 202429
March 202419
February 202422
January 202419
December 202331
November 202333

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 202422
June 202421
May 202432
April 202431
March 202429
February 202420
January 202430
December 202336
November 202336

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 202315
November 20235

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 202411
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4Y 8AU 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. Dean'S Court
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Amen Court
    Total8
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ludgate Square
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. B521
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Giltspur Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. A201
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. A3211
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Amen Corner
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ludgate Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
  • 15. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Puddle Dock
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kingscote Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Bride Lane
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Middle Temple Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Smithfield Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Playhouse Yard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. City Thameslink
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Addle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. St Andrew'S Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Pageantmaster Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1