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

Overview of Crime in N1 1QY

UPPER STREET, N1 1QY, Islington has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.69 per 1,000 population. This N1 1QY 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 1QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1QY, encompassing approximately 11365 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (1200.00% increase)

N1 1QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Essex Road with total crimes: 10

UPPER STREET, N1 1QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.697.89%
Violence and sexual offences363.6124.14%
Other theft263.171200.00%
Shoplifting202.29150.00%
Vehicle crime181.76500.00%
Theft from the person181.58125.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.58150.00%
Drugs80.88166.67%
Bicycle theft60.70500.00%
Robbery50.5325.00%
Burglary40.44-55.56%
Other crime40.35300.00%
Public order40.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.3840.74%
Violence and sexual offences293.34-19.44%
Burglary92.55-10.00%
Public order80.79-11.11%
Shoplifting80.70-84.00%
Theft from the person80.70-75.76%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Robbery40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-72.73%
Drugs30.2650.00%
Other theft20.26-91.30%
Bicycle theft10.18-83.33%
Other crime10.090.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5018.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.403500.00%
Theft from the person333.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.900.00%
Other theft232.382200.00%
Vehicle crime112.020.00%
Burglary100.970.00%
Public order90.88350.00%
Bicycle theft60.790.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
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 order20.35-80.00%
Other theft10.18-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.1651.85%
Other theft333.61-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences322.90-27.27%
Shoplifting322.8239.13%
Theft from the person102.82-9.09%
Public order100.8825.00%
Burglary90.8812.50%
Vehicle crime90.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.790.00%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.2812.82%
Other theft353.87-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour273.088.00%
Shoplifting232.38-4.17%
Theft from the person112.02-15.38%
Public order80.97-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.70-50.00%
Burglary80.70-27.27%
Drugs40.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.35-50.00%
Robbery30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4017.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.52-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour253.43-10.71%
Shoplifting242.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.11220.00%
Theft from the person131.418.33%
Burglary111.14-15.38%
Public order90.9712.50%
Bicycle theft80.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.7014.29%
Drugs60.70-40.00%
Robbery20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.740.00%
Other theft403.780.00%
Shoplifting303.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.640.00%
Burglary132.460.00%
Theft from the person121.140.00%
Drugs101.060.00%
Bicycle theft100.880.00%
Public order80.880.00%
Vehicle crime70.700.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202433
December 202335
November 202340
October 202340

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202429
April 202436
March 20241
January 202432
December 202344
November 202339
October 202343

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202438
April 202427
January 202441
December 202327
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202433
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20249
March 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202450
January 202432
December 202323
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Essex Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Barnsbury Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. River Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 18. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Compton Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dowrey Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Lonsdale Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Haslam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Alwyne Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Canonbury Villas
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Gaskin Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1