N1 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 2BL

N1 2BL, Islington has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population. This N1 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 2BL, encompassing approximately 11966 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (1100.00% increase)

N1 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Essex Road with total crimes: 12
  • Horse Yard with total crimes: 10

N1 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.2613.33%
Other theft242.841100.00%
Vehicle crime202.01566.67%
Theft from the person181.67125.00%
Shoplifting141.50180.00%
Drugs101.17900.00%
Bicycle theft90.84800.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.75100.00%
Robbery70.6775.00%
Burglary60.580.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Public order20.25-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour399.4425.81%
Violence and sexual offences303.26-16.67%
Public order92.51-18.18%
Theft from the person80.75-72.41%
Burglary60.67-40.00%
Shoplifting50.50-88.37%
Criminal damage and arson40.42300.00%
Robbery40.33100.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-72.73%
Other theft20.25-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.17-83.33%
Other crime10.080.00%
Drugs10.08-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4317.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.593500.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.010.00%
Theft from the person292.590.00%
Other theft222.422100.00%
Vehicle crime111.840.00%
Public order110.92450.00%
Burglary100.920.00%
Bicycle theft60.840.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

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 order20.33-75.00%
Other theft10.17-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4216.0468.00%
Other theft333.51-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences322.76-17.95%
Shoplifting272.6728.57%
Vehicle crime122.2633.33%
Theft from the person111.0010.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9228.57%
Public order80.75-11.11%
Burglary70.6716.67%
Robbery40.5833.33%
Drugs30.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences3914.462.63%
Other theft343.26-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.84-24.24%
Shoplifting212.09-8.70%
Theft from the person101.75-28.57%
Public order90.84-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.7512.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.75-50.00%
Burglary60.58-66.67%
Drugs60.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.50-66.67%
Robbery30.2550.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4018.135.26%
Violence and sexual offences383.34-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.18-2.94%
Shoplifting232.76-14.81%
Burglary181.9228.57%
Criminal damage and arson141.50180.00%
Theft from the person141.1716.67%
Public order101.1711.11%
Bicycle theft90.840.00%
Vehicle crime80.75-11.11%
Drugs60.67-25.00%
Robbery20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.630.00%
Other theft384.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.180.00%
Shoplifting272.840.00%
Burglary142.260.00%
Theft from the person121.170.00%
Vehicle crime91.000.00%
Bicycle theft90.750.00%
Public order90.750.00%
Drugs80.750.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20242
April 202422
March 20241
January 202433
December 202334
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
April 202436
March 20241
January 202432
December 202339
November 202338
October 202350

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 202411
March 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202429
January 202411
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202439
April 202431
January 202442
December 202325
November 202333
October 202334

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
April 202411
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202443
January 202427
December 202321
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 2BL 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. Essex Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elder Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Raynor Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bishop Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ecclesbourne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Rector Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Barnsbury Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maldon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Packington Square
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Union Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Alwyne Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Canonbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Canonbury Villas
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2