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

Overview of Crime in N1 2SF

ESSEX ROAD, N1 2SF, Islington has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.25 per 1,000 population. This N1 2SF 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 2SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 2SF, encompassing approximately 12103 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (580.00% increase)

N1 2SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berners Road with total crimes: 18
  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Islington High Street with total crimes: 12

ESSEX ROAD, N1 2SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4119.25-12.77%
Violence and sexual offences363.3916.13%
Other theft342.97580.00%
Theft from the person232.81109.09%
Shoplifting231.90283.33%
Vehicle crime211.90950.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.74175.00%
Burglary100.9111.11%
Drugs100.83900.00%
Bicycle theft90.83800.00%
Robbery80.7460.00%
Public order30.66-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4710.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.880.00%
Theft from the person112.560.00%
Burglary90.910.00%
Public order80.740.00%
Shoplifting60.660.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Other theft50.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.08-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3917.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour383.220.00%
Theft from the person363.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences352.973400.00%
Other theft232.892200.00%
Public order151.90650.00%
Vehicle crime101.240.00%
Burglary90.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

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 order20.33-81.82%
Other theft10.17-97.30%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.6926.47%
Other theft373.55-19.57%
Violence and sexual offences323.06-20.00%
Shoplifting292.6452.63%
Theft from the person132.40-18.75%
Public order111.0737.50%
Criminal damage and arson100.9125.00%
Vehicle crime90.83-25.00%
Burglary80.7414.29%
Robbery50.6625.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%
Drugs10.08-83.33%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4616.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.808.11%
Anti-social behaviour343.306.25%
Shoplifting192.81-9.52%
Theft from the person161.57-5.88%
Vehicle crime121.3271.43%
Public order80.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.66-42.86%
Burglary70.66-61.11%
Drugs60.580.00%
Robbery40.5033.33%
Bicycle theft30.33-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4618.266.98%
Violence and sexual offences373.80-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour323.06-5.88%
Shoplifting212.64-19.23%
Burglary181.7438.46%
Theft from the person171.4941.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.40366.67%
Public order101.160.00%
Bicycle theft80.830.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Drugs60.58-25.00%
Robbery30.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.260.00%
Other theft433.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.550.00%
Shoplifting262.810.00%
Burglary132.150.00%
Theft from the person121.070.00%
Public order100.990.00%
Robbery90.830.00%
Drugs80.740.00%
Bicycle theft80.660.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202447
April 202438
January 202443
December 202334
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
April 202435
March 20241
January 202432
December 202340
November 202337
October 202346

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 202314
October 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20238

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 128 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202436
January 202413
December 202316
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20245
April 202423
March 20241
January 202437
December 202346
November 202346
October 202343

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 202415
March 20242
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
April 202439
January 202429
December 202319
November 202321
October 202326

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Essex Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bromfield Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. River Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bishop Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    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. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Maldon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Packington Square
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Union Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Barford Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1