DOWNHAM ROAD, N1 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 3HQ

DOWNHAM ROAD, N1 3HQ, Islington has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This N1 3HQ 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 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 3HQ, encompassing approximately 12868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 3HQ area, explore the N1 3HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

N1 3HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • New North Road with total crimes: 8
  • Essex Road with total crimes: 7
  • Balmes Road with total crimes: 5

DOWNHAM ROAD, N1 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.16-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences251.9447.06%
Theft from the person111.94450.00%
Other theft80.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.620.00%
Burglary50.540.00%
Public order50.3925.00%
Vehicle crime40.3933.33%
Bicycle theft40.31300.00%
Shoplifting30.3150.00%
Drugs30.23-57.14%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour295.7545.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.2513.33%
Drugs71.32133.33%
Burglary50.540.00%
Public order40.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-70.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Other theft20.16-75.00%
Theft from the person20.16-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.16-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.46-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences151.55-46.43%
Theft from the person121.17500.00%
Vehicle crime100.9366.67%
Public order80.78300.00%
Other theft80.62-20.00%
Robbery70.62133.33%
Burglary50.54-68.75%
Bicycle theft50.3925.00%
Drugs30.39-40.00%
Shoplifting20.23-77.78%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.18175.00%
Burglary161.71433.33%
Other theft101.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.78125.00%
Shoplifting90.7050.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-25.00%
Drugs50.4725.00%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Robbery30.31200.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Public order20.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.13-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour81.55-72.41%
Vehicle crime80.62300.00%
Other theft60.62-64.71%
Shoplifting60.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-33.33%
Drugs40.310.00%
Burglary30.31-80.00%
Theft from the person20.23-75.00%
Public order20.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.02-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour292.413.57%
Other theft172.2530.77%
Burglary151.3215.38%
Theft from the person81.17166.67%
Public order60.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.4720.00%
Shoplifting40.47-20.00%
Drugs40.31-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.3150.00%
Robbery20.23-33.33%
Other crime20.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.26-6.67%
Vehicle crime142.187.69%
Other theft131.098.33%
Burglary131.01160.00%
Drugs51.01-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson50.39-44.44%
Shoplifting50.3966.67%
Public order40.39-33.33%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Theft from the person30.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour309.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.330.00%
Drugs161.870.00%
Vehicle crime131.240.00%
Other theft121.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.930.00%
Public order60.700.00%
Burglary50.470.00%
Robbery40.390.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Shoplifting30.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202412
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202429
April 202420
January 202422
December 20238
November 202329
October 202328
September 202330

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
April 202415
January 202428
December 202320
November 202331
October 202342
September 202324

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 202416
December 20233
November 202315
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202317
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 3HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New North Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Essex Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Balmes Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Raynor Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Canal Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Southgate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ecclesbourne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Halliford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Rydon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Northport Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Crowland Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 13. Maldon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Penally Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Poole Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Penn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oakley Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rotherfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northchurch Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Park Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Almorah Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Benyon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Rosemary Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Shepperton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Wilton Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. St Philip'S Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Rees Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ufton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1