EC4Y 9AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 9AP

EC4Y 9AP, City of London has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 469.41 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 9AP 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 9AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 9AP, encompassing approximately 283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC4Y 9AP area, explore the EC4Y 9AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (107.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

EC4Y 9AP 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 9AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56469.41107.41%
Violence and sexual offences19197.65-13.64%
Other theft1767.0670.00%
Public order1160.0010.00%
Anti-social behaviour738.82-72.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.71-37.50%
Bicycle theft417.650.00%
Robbery414.12-20.00%
Shoplifting314.1250.00%
Burglary310.59-25.00%
Drugs110.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.530.00%
Other crime13.530.00%
Possession of weapons13.530.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person27423.53285.71%
Anti-social behaviour2595.29733.33%
Violence and sexual offences2288.24214.29%
Other theft1077.65150.00%
Public order1035.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson835.29300.00%
Robbery528.240.00%
Bicycle theft417.650.00%
Burglary414.12100.00%
Drugs214.120.00%
Shoplifting27.060.00%
Other crime17.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7151.76-63.16%
Violence and sexual offences724.710.00%
Robbery524.71400.00%
Public order417.65100.00%
Other theft414.120.00%
Bicycle theft414.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.12200.00%
Shoplifting210.59100.00%
Burglary27.06100.00%
Vehicle crime27.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.060.00%
Other crime17.060.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19151.7646.15%
Violence and sexual offences767.06-22.22%
Other theft424.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft214.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.06-60.00%
Drugs27.06-33.33%
Public order27.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.060.00%
Shoplifting13.53-50.00%
Burglary13.53-66.67%
Robbery13.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.530.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13176.47-70.45%
Other theft1045.88-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences935.29-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson531.7666.67%
Burglary317.65-70.00%
Drugs310.59200.00%
Robbery210.59-33.33%
Shoplifting27.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.06-94.44%
Bicycle theft13.53-75.00%
Public order13.53-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44515.29528.57%
Other theft32155.29433.33%
Violence and sexual offences19112.941800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1867.06800.00%
Burglary1063.53900.00%
Public order835.29166.67%
Vehicle crime428.240.00%
Bicycle theft414.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.12200.00%
Robbery310.59200.00%
Drugs110.590.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person798.820.00%
Other theft624.7120.00%
Public order321.1850.00%
Bicycle theft210.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.060.00%
Other crime27.06100.00%
Shoplifting17.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.53-80.00%
Robbery13.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.530.00%
Drugs13.530.00%
Burglary13.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7105.88-70.83%
Violence and sexual offences524.71-75.00%
Other theft517.65-85.71%
Vehicle crime417.65100.00%
Burglary214.12-50.00%
Public order27.06-81.82%
Robbery17.06-50.00%
Shoplifting13.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.53-66.67%
Drugs13.53-80.00%
Other crime13.530.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35437.6520.69%
Theft from the person24123.53-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences2084.71-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1470.5916.67%
Public order1149.4183.33%
Drugs538.82150.00%
Burglary417.650.00%
Bicycle theft314.120.00%
Shoplifting310.5950.00%
Vehicle crime210.59-33.33%
Robbery27.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.06-85.71%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38472.942.70%
Other theft29134.12-42.00%
Violence and sexual offences22102.3510.00%
Anti-social behaviour1277.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson742.3540.00%
Public order624.71-33.33%
Robbery421.18-20.00%
Burglary414.12-42.86%
Bicycle theft314.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime310.5950.00%
Other crime210.590.00%
Drugs27.060.00%
Shoplifting27.06-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50571.76-3.85%
Theft from the person37176.475.71%
Violence and sexual offences20130.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1670.596.67%
Public order956.47-35.71%
Burglary731.7675.00%
Bicycle theft624.71-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson521.180.00%
Robbery517.6525.00%
Shoplifting317.6550.00%
Vehicle crime210.59-50.00%
Drugs27.06-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52610.590.00%
Theft from the person35183.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences25123.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1588.240.00%
Public order1452.940.00%
Bicycle theft749.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.710.00%
Drugs517.650.00%
Vehicle crime417.650.00%
Robbery414.120.00%
Burglary414.120.00%
Shoplifting214.120.00%
Other crime17.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 202419
March 20241
February 20245
January 202420
December 202322
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 202432
March 20246
February 20245
January 202435
December 202329
November 202350
October 202352

A total of 314 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202427
July 20247
June 202419
May 202413
April 202444
March 20247
February 20247
January 202424
December 202338
November 202337
October 202335

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

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

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202425
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 202414
December 202312
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4Y 9AP 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. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Temple Avenue
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Portsmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Montreal Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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