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

Overview of Crime in N1 1QP

UPPER STREET, N1 1QP, Islington has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.29 per 1,000 population. This N1 1QP 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 1QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1QP, encompassing approximately 11300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 1QP area, explore the N1 1QP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (933.33% increase)

N1 1QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berners Road with total crimes: 18
  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

UPPER STREET, N1 1QP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.2922.58%
Anti-social behaviour343.36-10.53%
Other theft313.01933.33%
Shoplifting272.74237.50%
Theft from the person202.39150.00%
Vehicle crime191.77533.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.68225.00%
Drugs91.15350.00%
Burglary80.80-27.27%
Bicycle theft70.71600.00%
Robbery50.6225.00%
Other crime40.44300.00%
Public order20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.360.00%
Burglary112.740.00%
Shoplifting80.970.00%
Theft from the person80.710.00%
Public order70.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Robbery40.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Other theft30.270.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5018.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.423300.00%
Theft from the person323.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.830.00%
Other theft252.482400.00%
Public order122.21500.00%
Vehicle crime111.060.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Bicycle theft50.800.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.35-77.78%
Other theft10.18-97.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.97%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4218.7650.00%
Other theft403.72-9.09%
Shoplifting373.5460.87%
Violence and sexual offences333.27-23.26%
Theft from the person122.92-20.00%
Burglary101.0642.86%
Criminal damage and arson90.8812.50%
Public order90.8012.50%
Vehicle crime80.800.00%
Robbery60.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4417.43-2.22%
Violence and sexual offences433.8919.44%
Anti-social behaviour283.8112.00%
Shoplifting232.48-4.17%
Theft from the person152.04-11.76%
Public order81.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.7114.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.71-46.67%
Burglary70.71-36.36%
Drugs40.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.35-33.33%
Robbery30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4518.32-2.17%
Violence and sexual offences363.98-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour253.19-19.35%
Shoplifting242.21-25.00%
Theft from the person172.1230.77%
Criminal damage and arson151.50200.00%
Public order121.3350.00%
Burglary111.06-21.43%
Vehicle crime70.9716.67%
Bicycle theft60.62-40.00%
Drugs60.53-25.00%
Robbery20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4619.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.070.00%
Shoplifting323.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.830.00%
Burglary142.740.00%
Theft from the person131.240.00%
Bicycle theft101.150.00%
Drugs80.880.00%
Public order80.710.00%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202438
April 202428
January 202442
December 202328
November 202325
October 202331

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
April 202434
March 20241
January 202433
December 202343
November 202336
October 202339

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202440
December 202344
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202432
January 202412
December 202315
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 202412
March 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20248
April 202450
January 202437
December 202323
November 202324
October 202332

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 1QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Essex Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    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. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elder Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bromfield Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Barford Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dowrey Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Lonsdale Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Canonbury Villas
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2