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

Overview of Crime in N1 1RL

UPPER STREET, N1 1RL, Islington has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.26 per 1,000 population. This N1 1RL 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 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1RL, encompassing approximately 9157 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (385.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (325.00% increase)

N1 1RL 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

UPPER STREET, N1 1RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.2644.44%
Other theft344.26385.71%
Shoplifting343.71325.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.71-30.43%
Theft from the person203.4966.67%
Public order122.180.00%
Vehicle crime111.31175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.20100.00%
Bicycle theft60.87100.00%
Burglary50.660.00%
Drugs50.5525.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4615.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.02575.00%
Theft from the person122.95200.00%
Public order121.31500.00%
Shoplifting81.310.00%
Other theft70.87133.33%
Burglary50.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44300.00%
Robbery40.44300.00%
Bicycle theft30.44200.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 person41.75-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.44-20.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Public order20.33-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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
Drugs103.820.00%
Theft from the person91.09-78.05%
Public order70.98-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences50.76-89.58%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft10.22-96.30%
Robbery10.11-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4825.77860.00%
Shoplifting475.240.00%
Theft from the person415.13156.25%
Anti-social behaviour294.480.00%
Other theft273.171250.00%
Public order152.95400.00%
Robbery111.640.00%
Burglary51.200.00%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 person163.17-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-88.37%
Public order30.55-72.73%
Other theft20.33-94.29%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-85.71%
Drugs10.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.13-21.82%
Shoplifting364.70125.00%
Other theft353.9320.69%
Theft from the person253.824.17%
Anti-social behaviour222.7315.79%
Robbery182.40200.00%
Public order111.97-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.20-41.67%
Burglary60.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.66-25.00%
Drugs60.6620.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.9325.00%
Other theft296.01-40.82%
Theft from the person243.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.62-20.83%
Public order172.07-15.00%
Shoplifting161.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.75-25.00%
Burglary91.31-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.9860.00%
Bicycle theft80.8733.33%
Robbery60.8750.00%
Drugs50.66-16.67%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4923.3732.43%
Violence and sexual offences445.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour244.80-29.41%
Public order202.62233.33%
Theft from the person182.1812.50%
Criminal damage and arson161.97100.00%
Shoplifting121.75-29.41%
Burglary101.31233.33%
Bicycle theft61.0920.00%
Drugs60.66-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.66-16.67%
Robbery40.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3720.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.710.00%
Shoplifting173.600.00%
Theft from the person161.860.00%
Drugs111.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Robbery80.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Public order60.660.00%
Bicycle theft50.660.00%
Burglary30.550.00%

Crime by Type

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 185 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 20244
May 20249
April 202441
March 202416
January 202425
December 202324
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202427
July 20244
May 20245
April 202448
March 20245
January 202443
December 202355
November 202344
October 202333

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20247
July 20243
May 20241
April 202427
March 20242
January 202435
December 202329
November 202349
October 202337

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20242
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202411
December 202317
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202446
April 202429
January 202422
December 202319
November 202324
October 202334

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20248
April 202447
January 202436
December 202316
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202418
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 1RL 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. 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. Furlong Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    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. 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. Canonbury Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Grange Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Alwyne Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brooksby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Esther Anne Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Napier Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1