ESSEX ROAD, N1 2SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 2SA

ESSEX ROAD, N1 2SA, Islington has recorded a total of 245 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.58 per 1,000 population. This N1 2SA 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 2SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 2SA, encompassing approximately 11355 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (263.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-23.40% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (600.00% increase)

N1 2SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Berners Road with total crimes: 18
  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15

ESSEX ROAD, N1 2SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4021.58263.64%
Anti-social behaviour363.52-23.40%
Other theft353.17600.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.0813.79%
Theft from the person262.91136.36%
Vehicle crime232.29666.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.03266.67%
Burglary110.970.00%
Drugs100.97900.00%
Robbery80.8860.00%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Public order40.44-55.56%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4711.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.140.00%
Burglary112.550.00%
Shoplifting110.970.00%
Theft from the person110.970.00%
Public order90.970.00%
Robbery50.790.00%
Other theft50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4419.5512.82%
Anti-social behaviour423.8713.51%
Theft from the person383.70192.31%
Violence and sexual offences353.352.94%
Other theft223.08-43.59%
Public order121.9420.00%
Vehicle crime91.0612.50%
Burglary90.7950.00%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Robbery30.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3918.49-20.41%
Shoplifting393.4334.48%
Anti-social behaviour373.435.71%
Violence and sexual offences343.260.00%
Theft from the person132.99-38.10%
Public order101.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.8825.00%
Vehicle crime80.88-33.33%
Robbery70.7040.00%
Burglary60.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.09-83.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4919.81-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour354.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.08-20.93%
Shoplifting292.997.41%
Theft from the person212.550.00%
Vehicle crime121.8550.00%
Public order121.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.06-50.00%
Burglary80.70-55.56%
Drugs60.700.00%
Robbery50.53-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.44-55.56%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5322.3715.22%
Violence and sexual offences434.6716.22%
Anti-social behaviour353.799.38%
Shoplifting273.08-30.77%
Theft from the person212.3850.00%
Burglary181.8538.46%
Criminal damage and arson161.59300.00%
Public order91.4128.57%
Bicycle theft90.7912.50%
Vehicle crime80.7960.00%
Robbery80.70-11.11%
Drugs60.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4619.810.00%
Shoplifting394.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.260.00%
Theft from the person142.820.00%
Burglary131.230.00%
Drugs91.140.00%
Robbery90.790.00%
Bicycle theft80.790.00%
Public order70.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202435
January 202434
December 202334
November 202343
October 202337

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202447
April 202442
January 202437
December 202335
November 202335
October 202332

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 202316
October 20234

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
April 202438
January 202413
December 202321
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20245
April 202422
January 202439
December 202349
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202411
April 202444
January 202439
December 202329
November 202327
October 202339

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 2SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bromfield Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Provence Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Bishop Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rector Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Barnsbury Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Packington Square
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Duncan Terrace
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Barford Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Canonbury Villas
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Gaskin Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1