N1 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 1LJ

N1 1LJ, Islington has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.77 per 1,000 population. This N1 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1LJ, encompassing approximately 7680 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)

N1 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 23
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 12

N1 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.7751.85%
Other theft345.34466.67%
Anti-social behaviour324.43-21.95%
Shoplifting304.17400.00%
Theft from the person173.9188.89%
Vehicle crime142.21366.67%
Public order121.820.00%
Bicycle theft91.56350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1733.33%
Robbery81.0460.00%
Burglary71.0475.00%
Drugs70.9175.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4116.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.34575.00%
Public order123.52500.00%
Theft from the person91.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17500.00%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Other theft60.78100.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.08-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.52-20.00%
Other theft30.52200.00%
Public order20.39-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs104.560.00%
Theft from the person91.30-75.68%
Public order71.17-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences50.91-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft10.26-96.00%
Robbery10.13-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.03900.00%
Theft from the person376.51131.25%
Anti-social behaviour354.820.00%
Shoplifting334.560.00%
Other theft254.301150.00%
Public order163.25433.33%
Robbery122.080.00%
Burglary51.560.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163.78-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences52.08-87.50%
Public order30.65-70.00%
Other theft20.39-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-90.00%
Drugs10.13-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.95-20.00%
Shoplifting335.21106.25%
Other theft274.300.00%
Theft from the person263.5213.04%
Anti-social behaviour193.39-5.00%
Robbery182.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.340.00%
Public order101.30-41.18%
Drugs71.3040.00%
Vehicle crime60.91-14.29%
Burglary50.78-50.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.9116.28%
Other theft276.51-40.00%
Theft from the person233.5235.29%
Anti-social behaviour202.99-4.76%
Public order172.60-10.53%
Shoplifting162.2177.78%
Burglary102.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime71.30250.00%
Bicycle theft70.91133.33%
Robbery60.9150.00%
Drugs50.78-44.44%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4525.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.8634.38%
Anti-social behaviour215.60-30.00%
Public order192.73216.67%
Theft from the person172.4713.33%
Criminal damage and arson142.21100.00%
Drugs91.8212.50%
Shoplifting91.17-40.00%
Burglary61.170.00%
Robbery40.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3622.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.170.00%
Shoplifting153.910.00%
Theft from the person151.950.00%
Drugs81.950.00%
Robbery81.040.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.910.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202427
July 20244
May 20245
April 202450
March 20245
January 202440
December 202350
November 202343
October 202332

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202441
April 202435
January 202419
December 202320
November 202321
October 202330

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20242
May 20247
April 202416
March 20243
January 202410
December 202317
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
April 202433
January 202433
December 202316
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20244
May 20249
April 202437
March 202416
January 202426
December 202323
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 206 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 202425
March 20242
January 202427
December 202327
November 202345
October 202336

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202418
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hampton Court
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Holloway Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Compton Terrace
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Barnsbury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Furlong Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 13. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Epping Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Drummond Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 19. Brayfield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Lonsdale Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Haslam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Colebeck Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Beech Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Davey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Highbury Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Brooksby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Napier Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Battishill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Canonbury Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1