ESSEX ROAD, N1 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8LR

ESSEX ROAD, N1 8LR, Islington has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.78 per 1,000 population. This N1 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8LR, encompassing approximately 12258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (1450.00% increase)

N1 8LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berners Road with total crimes: 18
  • Camden Walk with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

ESSEX ROAD, N1 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4317.784.88%
Violence and sexual offences353.519.38%
Other theft312.861450.00%
Shoplifting212.53320.00%
Theft from the person201.71150.00%
Vehicle crime191.63533.33%
Burglary101.5511.11%
Criminal damage and arson90.8280.00%
Drugs90.73800.00%
Bicycle theft80.73700.00%
Robbery80.6560.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Public order10.16-87.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.8741.38%
Violence and sexual offences323.34-11.11%
Burglary92.610.00%
Public order80.73-38.46%
Theft from the person80.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Robbery50.41150.00%
Shoplifting50.41-87.50%
Vehicle crime30.41-70.00%
Other theft20.24-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Drugs10.08-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4016.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.263500.00%
Theft from the person322.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.610.00%
Other theft202.371900.00%
Public order131.63550.00%
Vehicle crime101.060.00%
Burglary90.820.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.33-80.00%
Other theft10.16-97.06%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.77%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3915.9139.29%
Other theft343.18-20.93%
Violence and sexual offences312.77-22.50%
Shoplifting282.5340.00%
Theft from the person112.28-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson110.9022.22%
Vehicle crime110.90-8.33%
Public order100.900.00%
Burglary90.8212.50%
Robbery50.7366.67%
Drugs30.41-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4316.07-4.44%
Violence and sexual offences403.5111.11%
Anti-social behaviour283.26-3.45%
Shoplifting202.28-9.09%
Theft from the person141.637.69%
Vehicle crime121.1471.43%
Public order100.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.82-35.71%
Burglary80.73-52.94%
Drugs60.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-62.50%
Robbery30.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4517.2912.50%
Violence and sexual offences363.67-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour292.94-19.44%
Shoplifting222.37-12.00%
Burglary171.7921.43%
Criminal damage and arson141.39366.67%
Theft from the person131.148.33%
Public order101.0611.11%
Bicycle theft80.820.00%
Vehicle crime70.65-22.22%
Drugs60.57-33.33%
Robbery30.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.870.00%
Other theft403.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.260.00%
Shoplifting252.940.00%
Burglary142.040.00%
Theft from the person121.140.00%
Drugs90.980.00%
Vehicle crime90.730.00%
Public order90.730.00%
Robbery90.730.00%
Bicycle theft80.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202441
April 202429
January 202439
December 202328
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
April 202436
March 20241
January 202431
December 202340
November 202336
October 202343

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202314
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202432
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202434
December 202343
November 202345
October 202340

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 202413
March 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 202440
January 202428
December 202320
November 202322
October 202325

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Berners Road
    Total18
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Camden Walk
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Essex Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elder Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. River Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Provence Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Bishop Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rector Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barnsbury Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maldon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Packington Square
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Union Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Canonbury Villas
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2