EC4Y 9BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC4Y 9BB

EC4Y 9BB, City of London has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 350.39 per 1,000 population. This EC4Y 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC4Y 9BB, encompassing approximately 313 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

EC4Y 9BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 17
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Essex Street with total crimes: 12

EC4Y 9BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45350.3960.71%
Other theft13143.3444.44%
Public order1141.4110.00%
Violence and sexual offences1135.04-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour635.04-60.00%
Shoplifting619.11200.00%
Burglary519.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.930.00%
Bicycle theft315.9350.00%
Robbery39.560.00%
Drugs19.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28318.54250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1989.19137.50%
Anti-social behaviour1560.52400.00%
Public order1047.78150.00%
Other theft931.85125.00%
Criminal damage and arson528.6766.67%
Burglary415.93100.00%
Robbery312.74-50.00%
Drugs29.560.00%
Shoplifting26.370.00%
Bicycle theft26.37-50.00%
Other crime16.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8149.71-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences825.480.00%
Robbery625.48500.00%
Public order419.11100.00%
Other theft412.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft412.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.56200.00%
Shoplifting29.560.00%
Burglary26.37100.00%
Vehicle crime26.37100.00%
Other crime16.370.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20152.9042.86%
Violence and sexual offences863.71-11.11%
Other theft625.48-40.00%
Bicycle theft219.11100.00%
Shoplifting26.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.37-60.00%
Drugs26.37-33.33%
Public order26.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.370.00%
Burglary13.19-66.67%
Robbery13.190.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14168.82-60.00%
Other theft1044.60-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences931.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson528.6766.67%
Public order315.93-70.00%
Burglary39.56-25.00%
Shoplifting39.560.00%
Drugs39.56200.00%
Robbery19.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.19-88.89%
Bicycle theft13.19-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person35363.13337.50%
Other theft24111.49118.18%
Violence and sexual offences1876.45200.00%
Public order1057.34233.33%
Anti-social behaviour931.85350.00%
Bicycle theft428.67100.00%
Burglary412.740.00%
Vehicle crime312.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.56200.00%
Robbery39.56200.00%
Drugs19.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11133.7922.22%
Theft from the person835.0414.29%
Violence and sexual offences625.4820.00%
Shoplifting419.11300.00%
Public order312.7450.00%
Bicycle theft29.56100.00%
Drugs26.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.370.00%
Other crime26.37100.00%
Robbery16.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%

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 theft9105.12-67.86%
Theft from the person728.67-65.00%
Violence and sexual offences522.30-70.59%
Vehicle crime315.930.00%
Burglary29.56-33.33%
Public order26.37-66.67%
Robbery16.37-75.00%
Shoplifting13.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft13.19-75.00%
Drugs13.19-75.00%
Other crime13.190.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28315.35-12.50%
Theft from the person2089.19-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences1763.71-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour754.15-22.22%
Public order622.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft419.1133.33%
Drugs412.74100.00%
Robbery412.740.00%
Shoplifting412.74100.00%
Burglary312.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.56-83.33%
Other crime13.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32414.10-3.03%
Other theft32101.93-43.86%
Violence and sexual offences24101.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour976.4528.57%
Public order928.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson628.67100.00%
Robbery419.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft312.74-50.00%
Burglary39.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime39.560.00%
Drugs29.560.00%
Shoplifting26.37-60.00%
Other crime16.370.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57468.257.55%
Theft from the person33181.5710.00%
Violence and sexual offences18105.12-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour757.34-41.67%
Bicycle theft622.3050.00%
Public order619.11-45.45%
Robbery619.11100.00%
Shoplifting519.11400.00%
Burglary415.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.74-50.00%
Drugs29.56-60.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53490.550.00%
Theft from the person30168.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences2295.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour1270.080.00%
Public order1138.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson635.040.00%
Drugs519.110.00%
Bicycle theft415.930.00%
Burglary412.740.00%
Robbery312.740.00%
Vehicle crime29.560.00%
Shoplifting16.370.00%
Other crime13.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249
April 202418
March 20246
February 20245
January 202417
December 202324
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 280 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202428
July 20248
June 202420
May 202414
April 202435
March 20248
February 20247
January 202420
December 202332
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 202424
March 202411
February 20249
January 202428
December 202332
November 202357
October 202353

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC4Y 9BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Upper Ground
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Old Mitre Court
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Printer Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Arundel Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Carey Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gough Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. East Harding Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1