OLD ROYAL FREE PLACE, N1 0YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 0YJ

OLD ROYAL FREE PLACE, N1 0YJ, Islington has recorded a total of 306 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.11 per 1,000 population. This N1 0YJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N1 postcode area, which has experienced 1264 crimes and a crime rate of 13.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N1 0YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 0YJ, encompassing approximately 9243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (270.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)

N1 0YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Chapel Market with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25

OLD ROYAL FREE PLACE, N1 0YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6333.11270.59%
Other theft516.82466.67%
Violence and sexual offences445.5229.41%
Anti-social behaviour384.76-15.56%
Theft from the person324.11128.57%
Vehicle crime183.46350.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.95225.00%
Public order101.41-16.67%
Drugs101.08900.00%
Bicycle theft91.08200.00%
Burglary70.97-41.67%
Robbery70.7616.67%
Other crime30.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.873300.00%
Shoplifting173.680.00%
Theft from the person141.84600.00%
Public order121.511100.00%
Burglary121.300.00%
Other theft91.300.00%
Robbery60.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.54-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60.76-89.29%
Public order10.65-95.24%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6334.080.00%
Theft from the person566.821020.00%
Violence and sexual offences526.061200.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.630.00%
Other theft285.520.00%
Public order213.032000.00%
Robbery112.270.00%
Burglary101.190.00%
Vehicle crime91.080.00%
Bicycle theft70.970.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.08-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences40.54-91.11%
Public order10.43-94.44%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6228.7863.16%
Other theft476.712.17%
Violence and sexual offences455.08-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour324.87-17.95%
Public order183.46-14.29%
Theft from the person171.95-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson131.84-13.33%
Robbery101.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.0814.29%
Burglary60.87-14.29%
Drugs30.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5530.5114.58%
Other theft465.95-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour394.982.63%
Shoplifting384.22-5.00%
Theft from the person294.1116.00%
Public order213.1410.53%
Criminal damage and arson152.27-16.67%
Robbery121.6220.00%
Drugs91.30125.00%
Vehicle crime70.97-22.22%
Burglary70.76-22.22%
Bicycle theft20.76-60.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6031.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences486.4914.29%
Shoplifting405.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour384.3326.67%
Theft from the person254.11-10.71%
Public order192.7090.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.0620.00%
Robbery101.9542.86%
Vehicle crime91.0828.57%
Burglary90.97-10.00%
Bicycle theft50.97-37.50%
Drugs40.54-69.23%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5629.8669.70%
Other theft486.069.09%
Violence and sexual offences425.1913.51%
Anti-social behaviour304.54-18.92%
Theft from the person283.257.69%
Criminal damage and arson153.03150.00%
Drugs131.62116.67%
Burglary101.41-9.09%
Public order101.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft81.08166.67%
Robbery70.8716.67%
Vehicle crime70.760.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4425.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.000.00%
Shoplifting334.000.00%
Theft from the person263.570.00%
Public order142.810.00%
Burglary111.510.00%
Vehicle crime71.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Robbery60.650.00%
Drugs60.650.00%
Other crime40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
April 202451
January 202432
December 202339
November 202338
October 202330
September 202337

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 20249
April 202428
January 202447
December 202346
November 202360
October 202348
September 202344

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202418
December 202321
November 202319
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 240 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202414
July 20242
May 20246
April 202456
March 20245
January 202417
December 202329
November 202325
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202434
July 20241
April 202452
March 20244
January 202445
December 202355
November 202348
October 202342
September 202337

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20242
January 202413
December 202315
November 202318
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202417
April 202463
January 202462
December 202338
November 202340
October 202356
September 202333

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 0YJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chapel Market
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. White Lion Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Angel
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Chapel Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bromfield Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grant Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Barnsbury Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 24. Penton Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Copenhagen Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Boxworth Grove
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Duncan Terrace
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. White Conduit Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barnsbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Barford Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1