N1 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 2AF

N1 2AF, Islington has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.18 per 1,000 population. This N1 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 2AF, encompassing approximately 10157 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 2AF area, explore the N1 2AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (433.33% increase)

N1 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 23
  • Essex Road with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11

N1 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3820.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.7437.04%
Other theft323.64433.33%
Shoplifting283.15300.00%
Vehicle crime152.76275.00%
Theft from the person141.4827.27%
Criminal damage and arson101.38150.00%
Public order80.98-42.86%
Bicycle theft50.7925.00%
Robbery50.490.00%
Burglary40.49-33.33%
Drugs40.39100.00%
Other crime40.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.74575.00%
Public order142.66600.00%
Theft from the person111.38175.00%
Shoplifting71.080.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Other theft60.59100.00%
Robbery50.59400.00%
Bicycle theft40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39300.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

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 person41.58-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.39-20.00%
Other theft30.39200.00%
Public order20.30-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

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
Drugs103.450.00%
Theft from the person90.98-77.50%
Public order70.89-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences50.69-89.36%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.20-96.55%
Robbery10.10-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.33683.33%
Shoplifting444.630.00%
Theft from the person404.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.940.00%
Other theft292.85866.67%
Public order152.85200.00%
Vehicle crime111.480.00%
Robbery71.080.00%
Bicycle theft60.690.00%
Burglary60.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person163.35-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences61.58-86.05%
Public order50.59-61.54%
Other theft30.49-92.50%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-88.89%
Drugs10.10-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences4323.63-18.87%
Other theft404.2329.03%
Shoplifting363.9444.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.5452.38%
Theft from the person233.154.55%
Robbery192.26850.00%
Public order131.87-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson91.28-10.00%
Burglary80.8960.00%
Vehicle crime60.79-25.00%
Drugs50.5925.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5320.6723.26%
Other theft315.22-32.61%
Shoplifting253.0592.31%
Theft from the person222.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.17-16.00%
Public order192.07-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson101.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.9814.29%
Bicycle theft80.7933.33%
Burglary50.79-58.33%
Drugs40.49-50.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4621.7627.78%
Violence and sexual offences434.534.88%
Anti-social behaviour254.23-13.79%
Public order222.46266.67%
Theft from the person222.1722.22%
Criminal damage and arson152.17114.29%
Shoplifting131.48-48.00%
Burglary121.28100.00%
Drugs81.18-27.27%
Vehicle crime70.790.00%
Bicycle theft60.69-45.45%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.10-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.980.00%
Other theft364.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.540.00%
Shoplifting252.850.00%
Theft from the person182.460.00%
Drugs111.770.00%
Bicycle theft111.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.080.00%
Vehicle crime70.690.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Public order60.590.00%
Robbery60.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
April 202429
January 202432
December 202321
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20244
May 20249
April 202440
March 202416
January 202423
December 202322
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202427
July 20244
May 20245
April 202447
March 20246
January 202443
December 202353
November 202343
October 202341

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202440
December 202331
November 202346
October 202336

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20242
May 20247
April 202415
March 20245
January 202413
December 202319
November 202322
October 20236

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 202410
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 202419
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
April 202444
January 202436
December 202325
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 2AF 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. Essex Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    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. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. River Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 20. Irving Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Canonbury Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Canonbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Haslam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Colebeck Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Highbury Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grange Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Alwyne Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1