UPPER STREET, N1 2XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 2XF

UPPER STREET, N1 2XF, Islington has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population. This N1 2XF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N1 postcode area, which has experienced 872 crimes and a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N1 2XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 2XF, encompassing approximately 11442 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

N1 2XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Halton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

UPPER STREET, N1 2XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.5740.74%
Violence and sexual offences293.32-23.68%
Public order92.530.00%
Theft from the person90.79-71.88%
Burglary90.79-10.00%
Shoplifting80.79-84.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Robbery40.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-72.73%
Other theft30.26-86.96%
Drugs30.2650.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5018.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.373700.00%
Theft from the person323.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.800.00%
Other theft232.362200.00%
Vehicle crime112.010.00%
Burglary100.960.00%
Public order90.87350.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

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 order20.35-77.78%
Other theft10.17-97.14%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.2251.85%
Other theft353.58-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences323.06-27.27%
Shoplifting322.8039.13%
Theft from the person102.80-9.09%
Burglary90.870.00%
Vehicle crime90.7912.50%
Public order90.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.79-11.11%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Bicycle theft30.52-25.00%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.4315.79%
Other theft363.85-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.153.85%
Shoplifting232.36-4.17%
Theft from the person112.01-8.33%
Burglary90.96-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.79-43.75%
Public order80.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.70-11.11%
Drugs40.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.35-50.00%
Robbery30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 theft4017.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.50-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour263.32-3.70%
Shoplifting242.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.10220.00%
Theft from the person121.409.09%
Burglary111.05-15.38%
Public order100.9625.00%
Vehicle crime90.870.00%
Bicycle theft80.79-11.11%
Drugs60.70-40.00%
Robbery20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.7991.67%
Other theft404.0225.00%
Shoplifting303.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.62-3.57%
Burglary132.36-13.33%
Theft from the person111.14-21.43%
Drugs100.96900.00%
Vehicle crime90.8712.50%
Bicycle theft90.79350.00%
Public order80.79-11.11%
Robbery50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4425.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3213.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.450.00%
Burglary152.100.00%
Theft from the person141.310.00%
Shoplifting101.220.00%
Public order90.870.00%
Vehicle crime80.790.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202423
March 20241
January 202435
December 202336
November 202340
October 202340
September 202332

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20249
March 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202432
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202438
March 20241
January 202432
December 202344
November 202338
October 202346
September 202324

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
April 202427
January 202441
December 202327
November 202326
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 202316
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202450
January 202432
December 202323
November 202324
October 202330
September 202310

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Halton Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Horse Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Camden Walk
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canonbury Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Essex Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 8. Upper Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterloo Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Canonbury Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Greenman Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gibson Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Islington Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Essex Road (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. River Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pleasant Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dibden Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gaskin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Royal Free Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Alban'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Collins Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Milner Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Haslam Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Alwyne Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Northampton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Canonbury Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Braes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Wontner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1