N1 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8BU

N1 8BU, Islington has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.89 per 1,000 population. This N1 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8BU, encompassing approximately 8115 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 8BU area, explore the N1 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-8.06% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)

N1 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lever Street with total crimes: 22
  • City Road with total crimes: 10
  • King Square with total crimes: 10

N1 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5724.89-8.06%
Violence and sexual offences377.02-2.63%
Theft from the person224.56214.29%
Burglary182.7180.00%
Vehicle crime132.22550.00%
Other theft121.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.4820.00%
Robbery71.4840.00%
Public order70.86-30.00%
Drugs70.86-12.50%
Other crime50.86150.00%
Shoplifting30.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6221.0751.22%
Violence and sexual offences387.6458.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.68900.00%
Burglary101.23-33.33%
Public order101.23233.33%
Shoplifting91.2328.57%
Drugs81.110.00%
Theft from the person70.99-73.08%
Other theft60.86-68.42%
Robbery50.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-77.78%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4119.9664.00%
Theft from the person265.05188.89%
Violence and sexual offences243.20-11.11%
Other theft192.9635.71%
Burglary152.3466.67%
Vehicle crime91.85125.00%
Drugs81.11166.67%
Shoplifting70.99600.00%
Robbery50.8625.00%
Public order30.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.29-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour253.33-35.90%
Other theft143.080.00%
Burglary91.73125.00%
Theft from the person91.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.11-22.22%
Public order60.86100.00%
Bicycle theft40.7433.33%
Robbery40.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-69.23%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.12-92.31%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.3511.43%
Violence and sexual offences384.8165.22%
Other theft144.68-36.36%
Vehicle crime131.7318.18%
Shoplifting131.60225.00%
Theft from the person121.6071.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.4828.57%
Drugs41.11-63.64%
Robbery40.490.00%
Burglary40.49-50.00%
Public order30.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.99-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences234.31-39.47%
Other theft222.830.00%
Drugs112.71175.00%
Vehicle crime111.360.00%
Burglary81.3633.33%
Theft from the person70.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.860.00%
Public order60.86-45.45%
Bicycle theft60.74100.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4720.58-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences385.7940.74%
Other theft224.6883.33%
Vehicle crime112.7157.14%
Public order111.3622.22%
Theft from the person81.36-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.99-36.36%
Burglary60.8650.00%
Robbery40.7433.33%
Drugs40.490.00%
Shoplifting40.49-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5117.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.280.00%
Other theft123.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.480.00%
Public order91.360.00%
Theft from the person91.110.00%
Vehicle crime71.110.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202462
April 202441
January 202425
December 202339
November 202335
October 202347
September 202351

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202424
January 202427
December 202338
November 202323
October 202338
September 202327

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20249
January 20244
December 202313
November 202311
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202426
January 20249
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202415
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202419
January 202414
December 202314
November 202322
October 202322
September 202312

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 4 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20247
January 20241
December 202313
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lever Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Mora Street
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Macclesfield Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Manningford Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Central Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    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. Bletchley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 17. Bletsoe Walk
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Duncan Terrace
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sidney Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Dingley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Underwood Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Alford Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Baldwin Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Graham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Vincent Terrace
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Paget Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Rawstorne Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1