N1 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8BL

N1 8BL, Islington has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.37 per 1,000 population. This N1 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8BL, encompassing approximately 7950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (335.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (562.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)

N1 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Chapel Market with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25

N1 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6139.37335.71%
Other theft537.67562.50%
Violence and sexual offences446.6737.50%
Anti-social behaviour405.53-23.08%
Theft from the person365.03140.00%
Burglary144.5340.00%
Public order131.7618.18%
Vehicle crime121.64300.00%
Bicycle theft111.51266.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.38266.67%
Drugs101.38400.00%
Robbery81.2633.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5220.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.543100.00%
Theft from the person154.03650.00%
Shoplifting141.890.00%
Public order111.761000.00%
Burglary101.380.00%
Other theft81.260.00%
Robbery61.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.63-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60.88-92.31%
Public order10.75-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7843.141460.00%
Anti-social behaviour699.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences528.681200.00%
Shoplifting366.540.00%
Other theft344.530.00%
Public order224.282100.00%
Robbery162.770.00%
Burglary152.010.00%
Bicycle theft71.890.00%
Vehicle crime70.880.00%
Drugs50.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.26-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences40.63-90.70%
Public order10.50-95.24%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5235.720.00%
Shoplifting476.5495.83%
Violence and sexual offences435.9110.26%
Theft from the person355.41-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour324.40-33.33%
Public order214.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson162.64-20.00%
Robbery122.01-14.29%
Burglary91.5128.57%
Vehicle crime71.13-12.50%
Drugs40.88-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5236.35-26.76%
Anti-social behaviour486.54-2.04%
Theft from the person396.0421.88%
Violence and sexual offences394.91-22.00%
Public order244.9126.32%
Shoplifting243.02-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson203.0233.33%
Robbery142.5227.27%
Drugs91.76200.00%
Vehicle crime81.13-27.27%
Burglary71.01-30.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-77.78%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7139.504.41%
Violence and sexual offences508.93-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour496.2948.48%
Theft from the person326.16-3.03%
Shoplifting314.03-27.91%
Public order193.9072.73%
Criminal damage and arson152.390.00%
Vehicle crime111.8922.22%
Robbery111.38-21.43%
Burglary101.38-28.57%
Bicycle theft91.26125.00%
Drugs31.13-81.25%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6839.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences518.550.00%
Shoplifting436.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.410.00%
Theft from the person334.150.00%
Drugs164.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.010.00%
Burglary141.890.00%
Robbery141.760.00%
Public order111.760.00%
Vehicle crime91.380.00%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202415
July 20242
May 20246
April 202478
March 20245
January 202435
December 202339
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202452
April 202469
January 202432
December 202348
November 202349
October 202333

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202415
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202432
July 20241
April 202452
March 20244
January 202443
December 202339
November 202350
October 202351

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233
October 202316

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20248
April 202434
January 202452
December 202352
November 202371
October 202368

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202421
December 202324
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202416
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242
January 202416
December 202320
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202414
April 202436
January 202447
December 202324
November 202331
October 202343

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 8BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chapel Market
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. White Lion Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Angel
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Chapel Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bromfield Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Provence Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elia Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grant Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duncan Terrace
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. White Conduit Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1