PURLEY PLACE, N1 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 1QA

PURLEY PLACE, N1 1QA, Islington has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.57 per 1,000 population. This N1 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1QA, encompassing approximately 9827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-23.40% decrease)

N1 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

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

PURLEY PLACE, N1 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.5735.71%
Other theft363.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.66-23.40%
Shoplifting333.66266.67%
Theft from the person173.3670.00%
Vehicle crime141.73250.00%
Public order101.42-9.09%
Bicycle theft71.02250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71100.00%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Robbery40.41-20.00%
Other crime30.4150.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.78600.00%
Public order112.85450.00%
Theft from the person101.12150.00%
Shoplifting91.020.00%
Other theft60.92100.00%
Robbery50.61400.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31200.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%

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 person41.63-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.41-20.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Public order20.31-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

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
Drugs103.560.00%
Theft from the person91.02-76.92%
Public order70.92-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences50.71-89.58%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft10.20-96.55%
Robbery10.10-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.52860.00%
Shoplifting484.880.00%
Theft from the person394.88143.75%
Anti-social behaviour323.970.00%
Other theft293.261350.00%
Public order182.95500.00%
Robbery91.830.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Bicycle theft50.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 person162.95-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences51.63-87.80%
Public order30.51-72.73%
Other theft20.31-93.94%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%
Drugs10.10-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.39-26.79%
Shoplifting384.1746.15%
Other theft333.8710.00%
Theft from the person263.368.33%
Anti-social behaviour262.654.00%
Robbery162.65220.00%
Public order111.63-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.12-30.00%
Burglary60.71-25.00%
Drugs60.6150.00%
Vehicle crime50.61-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5622.4933.33%
Other theft305.70-33.33%
Shoplifting263.0552.94%
Anti-social behaviour252.650.00%
Theft from the person242.5420.00%
Public order172.44-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson101.73-37.50%
Burglary81.020.00%
Bicycle theft80.8133.33%
Vehicle crime60.8150.00%
Robbery50.6125.00%
Drugs40.51-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4521.3718.42%
Violence and sexual offences424.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.27-26.47%
Theft from the person202.5433.33%
Public order182.04157.14%
Shoplifting171.83-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson161.73100.00%
Burglary81.63100.00%
Bicycle theft60.81-14.29%
Drugs50.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-20.00%
Robbery40.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3819.742.70%
Violence and sexual offences353.87-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour343.569.68%
Shoplifting233.4653.33%
Theft from the person152.34-34.78%
Drugs101.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.02166.67%
Robbery80.8160.00%
Bicycle theft70.8140.00%
Public order70.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.71-37.50%
Burglary40.51-42.86%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3719.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.760.00%
Theft from the person233.150.00%
Shoplifting152.340.00%
Public order141.530.00%
Vehicle crime81.420.00%
Burglary70.810.00%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Robbery50.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 202429
March 20242
January 202433
December 202330
November 202345
October 202338
September 202337

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202428
July 20244
May 20245
April 202448
March 20245
January 202441
December 202356
November 202342
October 202335
September 202337

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202447
April 202432
January 202426
December 202325
November 202325
October 202334
September 202331

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20242
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202411
December 202317
November 202318
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 202316
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20249
April 202448
January 202438
December 202326
November 202317
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20244
May 20249
April 202439
March 202416
January 202426
December 202324
November 202320
October 202315
September 202323

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202416
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total23
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hampton Court
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holloway Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Compton Terrace
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Barnsbury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 13. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Epping Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Drummond Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 18. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Highbury Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Alwyne Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brooksby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Esther Anne Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Napier Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Battishill Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2