N1 8PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8PQ

N1 8PQ, Islington has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This N1 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8PQ, encompassing approximately 12666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (966.67% increase)

N1 8PQ 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
  • Horse Yard with total crimes: 10

N1 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.95-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences322.8418.52%
Other theft322.53966.67%
Theft from the person192.53137.50%
Shoplifting191.50375.00%
Robbery121.50140.00%
Vehicle crime120.95500.00%
Burglary90.9528.57%
Bicycle theft80.71700.00%
Drugs80.63166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.6375.00%
Public order30.55-50.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour378.5319.35%
Violence and sexual offences272.92-12.90%
Theft from the person82.13-70.37%
Burglary70.63-30.00%
Public order60.55-50.00%
Robbery50.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.390.00%
Shoplifting40.32-85.19%
Drugs30.32-25.00%
Other theft30.24-78.57%
Vehicle crime20.24-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3113.42-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences312.4510.71%
Theft from the person272.45237.50%
Shoplifting272.1358.82%
Other theft142.13-51.72%
Public order121.1150.00%
Burglary100.9566.67%
Vehicle crime70.79-36.36%
Drugs40.55-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.320.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.2613.79%
Other theft292.61-19.44%
Violence and sexual offences282.29-6.67%
Shoplifting172.2113.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.3450.00%
Vehicle crime110.95-8.33%
Theft from the person80.87-11.11%
Public order80.6314.29%
Burglary60.6320.00%
Drugs50.47-37.50%
Robbery40.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3613.182.86%
Violence and sexual offences302.847.14%
Anti-social behaviour292.37-3.33%
Shoplifting152.29-28.57%
Vehicle crime121.1850.00%
Theft from the person90.95-30.77%
Drugs80.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.63-33.33%
Public order70.630.00%
Burglary50.55-58.33%
Robbery50.3925.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3514.846.06%
Anti-social behaviour302.76-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences282.37-20.00%
Shoplifting212.215.00%
Theft from the person131.6644.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.031100.00%
Burglary120.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime80.95-20.00%
Drugs80.63-20.00%
Public order70.63-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.55-33.33%
Robbery40.47-55.56%
Other crime30.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences352.840.00%
Other theft332.760.00%
Shoplifting202.610.00%
Burglary161.580.00%
Drugs101.260.00%
Vehicle crime100.790.00%
Bicycle theft90.790.00%
Robbery90.710.00%
Theft from the person90.710.00%
Public order80.710.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20247
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
April 202431
January 202428
December 202330
November 202328
October 202335

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202437
April 202431
January 202433
December 202329
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20243
April 202414
January 202429
December 202336
November 202335
October 202333

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202427
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 202427
January 202417
December 202315
November 202321
October 202320

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 8PQ 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. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elder Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Islington Green
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Colebrooke Row
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Provence Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Bishop Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Upper Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Alban'S Place
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rydon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Rector Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Charlton Place
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Maldon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Bletsoe Walk
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Raleigh Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Packington Square
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Union Square
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dibden Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Philip'S Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Rees Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Niagara Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clock Tower Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2