N1 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8LF

N1 8LF, Islington has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This N1 8LF 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 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8LF, encompassing approximately 8861 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (54.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

N1 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • King Square with total crimes: 9
  • Bletsoe Walk with total crimes: 8

N1 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5415.8054.29%
Violence and sexual offences246.094.35%
Burglary102.71-16.67%
Shoplifting91.1350.00%
Theft from the person81.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90600.00%
Drugs70.790.00%
Other theft60.79-66.67%
Robbery50.68-28.57%
Public order40.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-71.43%
Other crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.6075.00%
Theft from the person323.95128.57%
Violence and sexual offences233.61-23.33%
Other theft182.6028.57%
Burglary122.0320.00%
Drugs71.3575.00%
Robbery70.7940.00%
Vehicle crime70.7975.00%
Shoplifting60.7950.00%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Other crime20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.39-42.86%
Other theft142.26-22.22%
Theft from the person141.580.00%
Burglary101.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.13-22.22%
Public order60.7920.00%
Robbery50.6825.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Shoplifting40.45-71.43%
Bicycle theft40.45100.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-66.67%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.279.38%
Violence and sexual offences303.9511.11%
Other theft183.39-35.71%
Theft from the person142.0340.00%
Shoplifting141.58180.00%
Vehicle crime121.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.3550.00%
Public order51.0266.67%
Drugs40.56-63.64%
Burglary40.45-71.43%
Robbery40.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3217.60-11.11%
Other theft283.6112.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.16-18.18%
Burglary143.05100.00%
Drugs111.5837.50%
Theft from the person101.2425.00%
Vehicle crime91.13-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.02100.00%
Bicycle theft50.68150.00%
Shoplifting50.5625.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Public order30.45-70.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.04-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences334.0637.50%
Other theft253.7266.67%
Vehicle crime112.8237.50%
Public order101.2442.86%
Drugs81.13100.00%
Theft from the person80.90-38.46%
Burglary70.9075.00%
Robbery40.7933.33%
Shoplifting40.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.760.00%
Other theft152.710.00%
Theft from the person131.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.470.00%
Vehicle crime81.130.00%
Public order70.900.00%
Shoplifting60.790.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
April 202435
January 202420
December 202335
November 202332
October 202336
September 202351

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 202410
December 20234
November 202314
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202418
January 202414
December 202318
November 202328
October 202325
September 202315

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 20248
April 202432
January 202414
December 202314
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202423
January 202430
December 202330
November 202327
October 202333
September 202324

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20246
January 20244
December 202314
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. King Square
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bletsoe Walk
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Macclesfield Road
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. City Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Micawber Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Wharf Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 8. City Garden Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. President Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 10. Colebrooke Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Manningford Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Dingley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charlton Place
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Windsor Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Baldwin Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Hanover Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Packington Square
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Danbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Quick Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Torrens Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Duncan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rawstorne Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sidney Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Moreland Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Prestwood Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. James Morgan Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1