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

Overview of Crime in N1 1RU

UPPER STREET, N1 1RU, Islington has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.47 per 1,000 population. This N1 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 1RU, encompassing approximately 6244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 1RU area, explore the N1 1RU 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 (46.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (383.33% increase)

N1 1RU 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 1RU 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 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3833.4746.15%
Other theft346.09466.67%
Shoplifting295.44383.33%
Anti-social behaviour284.64-20.00%
Theft from the person214.48133.33%
Robbery113.36120.00%
Public order111.760.00%
Bicycle theft101.76233.33%
Drugs71.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.12100.00%
Burglary60.96100.00%
Vehicle crime60.96200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3518.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.61550.00%
Public order114.16450.00%
Theft from the person91.76125.00%
Shoplifting61.440.00%
Other theft60.96100.00%
Robbery50.96400.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 person42.56-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.64-20.00%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Public order20.48-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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
Drugs105.610.00%
Theft from the person91.60-78.05%
Public order71.44-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.12-89.80%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.32-96.15%
Robbery10.16-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4933.31880.00%
Theft from the person417.85156.25%
Anti-social behaviour326.570.00%
Other theft265.121200.00%
Shoplifting224.160.00%
Public order153.52400.00%
Robbery102.400.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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 person164.64-40.74%
Violence and sexual offences52.56-85.29%
Public order30.80-70.00%
Other theft20.48-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-87.50%
Drugs10.16-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.71-17.07%
Other theft285.4412.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.4864.71%
Theft from the person274.4817.39%
Shoplifting234.3276.92%
Robbery203.68233.33%
Public order103.20-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.60-46.67%
Burglary61.28-14.29%
Drugs60.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-71.43%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.1517.14%
Other theft256.57-43.18%
Theft from the person234.0027.78%
Anti-social behaviour173.68-39.29%
Public order172.72-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson152.727.14%
Shoplifting132.4044.44%
Burglary72.0816.67%
Bicycle theft71.1275.00%
Vehicle crime61.12100.00%
Robbery60.9650.00%
Drugs40.96-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4430.2722.22%
Violence and sexual offences357.059.38%
Anti-social behaviour285.61-26.32%
Public order184.48260.00%
Theft from the person182.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.88180.00%
Shoplifting92.24-18.18%
Burglary61.44200.00%
Drugs60.96-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Robbery40.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3826.900.00%
Other theft366.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.770.00%
Theft from the person155.120.00%
Shoplifting112.400.00%
Drugs81.760.00%
Robbery81.280.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 183 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20244
May 20249
April 202441
March 202416
January 202427
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202426
July 20244
May 20245
April 202449
March 20245
January 202434
December 202341
November 202335
October 202332

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20242
January 202428
December 202325
November 202344
October 202336

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
April 202432
January 202428
December 202317
November 202328
October 202338

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20246
April 202422
January 202423
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

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 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20242
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202410
December 202317
November 202318
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 1RU 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. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Compton Terrace
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Highbury Place
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Furlong Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Calabria Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 14. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Barnsbury Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Epping Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Drummond Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 21. Canonbury Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Haslam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Colebeck Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Grange Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Alwyne Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Canonbury Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Compton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Orleston Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2