UPPER STREET, N1 1QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 1QN

UPPER STREET, N1 1QN, Islington has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.51 per 1,000 population. This N1 1QN 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 1QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1QN, encompassing approximately 11017 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 1QN area, explore the N1 1QN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the N1 1QN area, visit the N1 1QN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (281.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (640.00% increase)

N1 1QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Berners Road with total crimes: 18
  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15

UPPER STREET, N1 1QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4222.51281.82%
Violence and sexual offences393.8125.81%
Other theft373.54640.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.36-22.73%
Vehicle crime223.09633.33%
Theft from the person212.0075.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.91250.00%
Burglary91.27-18.18%
Drugs90.82800.00%
Bicycle theft70.820.00%
Robbery60.6450.00%
Public order40.54-50.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.990.00%
Theft from the person122.810.00%
Burglary111.090.00%
Shoplifting111.000.00%
Public order81.000.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4720.6911.90%
Anti-social behaviour414.270.00%
Theft from the person383.72192.31%
Violence and sexual offences333.45-8.33%
Other theft263.00-36.59%
Public order112.36-8.33%
Vehicle crime111.0037.50%
Burglary91.000.00%
Bicycle theft50.82150.00%
Robbery40.45-42.86%
Drugs20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-91.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4220.6035.48%
Anti-social behaviour413.817.89%
Other theft413.72-19.61%
Violence and sexual offences363.72-14.29%
Theft from the person133.27-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson121.1833.33%
Public order121.099.09%
Burglary91.0912.50%
Vehicle crime80.820.00%
Robbery70.7375.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5121.15-1.92%
Violence and sexual offences424.63-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour383.818.57%
Shoplifting313.456.90%
Theft from the person212.81-4.55%
Public order111.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.00-43.75%
Vehicle crime80.8214.29%
Burglary80.73-27.27%
Drugs40.73-33.33%
Robbery40.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.36-66.67%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5222.7815.56%
Violence and sexual offences464.726.98%
Anti-social behaviour354.18-12.50%
Shoplifting293.18-29.27%
Theft from the person222.6346.67%
Criminal damage and arson162.00220.00%
Public order111.4522.22%
Burglary111.00-26.67%
Bicycle theft91.00-10.00%
Vehicle crime70.8216.67%
Drugs60.64-40.00%
Robbery60.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 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 theft4522.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.080.00%
Shoplifting413.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour403.720.00%
Burglary153.630.00%
Theft from the person151.360.00%
Drugs101.360.00%
Bicycle theft100.910.00%
Public order90.910.00%
Robbery70.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20243
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202444
April 202441
January 202441
December 202338
November 202335
October 202340

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
April 202433
January 202436
December 202342
November 202346
October 202343

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20245
April 202426
January 202441
December 202351
November 202352
October 202345

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
April 202438
January 202413
December 202321
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202411
April 202447
January 202442
December 202331
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 1QN 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. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Barnsbury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Elder Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bromfield Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. River Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Greenman Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle 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. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barford Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dowrey Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Lonsdale Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1