N1 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8BQ

N1 8BQ, Islington has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.25 per 1,000 population. This N1 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8BQ, encompassing approximately 8855 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 8BQ area, explore the N1 8BQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the N1 8BQ area, visit the N1 8BQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)

N1 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Islington High Street with total crimes: 12
  • City Road with total crimes: 10
  • King Square with total crimes: 10

N1 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4622.25-25.81%
Violence and sexual offences295.1938.10%
Theft from the person283.27115.38%
Other theft213.16133.33%
Burglary182.3780.00%
Vehicle crime152.03650.00%
Drugs81.6933.33%
Shoplifting80.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Robbery60.790.00%
Public order60.6820.00%
Bicycle theft40.68300.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6217.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.002000.00%
Theft from the person132.37550.00%
Burglary101.470.00%
Shoplifting101.130.00%
Other theft91.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Robbery60.790.00%
Drugs60.680.00%
Public order50.68400.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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 person20.45-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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 person60.79-88.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5222.810.00%
Theft from the person505.87900.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.65550.00%
Other theft212.940.00%
Burglary122.370.00%
Robbery91.360.00%
Drugs71.020.00%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Vehicle crime70.790.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Public order40.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 person51.13-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences40.56-86.21%
Public order10.45-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.36-12.12%
Other theft193.27-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.15-57.78%
Theft from the person162.15-23.81%
Public order101.81100.00%
Burglary91.13125.00%
Drugs61.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.68-40.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Shoplifting50.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime50.56-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.4425.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.083.12%
Theft from the person213.7316.67%
Other theft202.37-44.44%
Shoplifting152.26200.00%
Vehicle crime131.6944.44%
Criminal damage and arson101.4742.86%
Robbery61.1350.00%
Drugs50.68-58.33%
Public order50.56-16.67%
Burglary40.56-73.33%
Bicycle theft20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3621.230.00%
Other theft364.0712.50%
Violence and sexual offences324.07-17.95%
Theft from the person183.615.88%
Burglary152.0387.50%
Drugs121.6950.00%
Vehicle crime91.36-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.0275.00%
Public order60.79-57.14%
Bicycle theft60.68200.00%
Shoplifting50.68-28.57%
Robbery40.56-33.33%
Other crime20.45100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.400.00%
Other theft324.070.00%
Theft from the person173.610.00%
Public order141.920.00%
Vehicle crime111.580.00%
Burglary81.240.00%
Drugs80.900.00%
Shoplifting70.900.00%
Robbery60.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202462
April 202452
January 202419
December 202345
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202421
July 20241
April 202426
March 20244
January 202429
December 202333
November 202332
October 202339

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
July 20242
May 20246
April 202450
March 20245
January 202416
December 202321
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202421
January 202419
December 202320
November 202336
October 202332

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20247
January 20245
December 202315
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Islington High Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. City Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. King Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. White Lion Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Angel
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Macclesfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Manningford Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. City Garden Row
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Micawber Street
    Total6
    Burglary5
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Wharf Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Provence Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Elia Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 17. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bletsoe Walk
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Packington Square
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Duncan Terrace
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Baldwin Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Graham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Vincent Terrace
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Pentonville Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1