N1 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 8RW

N1 8RW, Islington has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population. This N1 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 8RW, encompassing approximately 12516 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)

N1 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Essex Road with total crimes: 12
  • Horse Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Greenman Street with total crimes: 8

N1 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.4220.59%
Violence and sexual offences333.2813.79%
Vehicle crime172.64750.00%
Other theft121.361100.00%
Theft from the person120.96140.00%
Bicycle theft90.96800.00%
Drugs80.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.64133.33%
Robbery70.56133.33%
Shoplifting70.56133.33%
Burglary60.560.00%
Public order40.48-50.00%
Other crime30.3250.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.0730.77%
Violence and sexual offences292.72-3.33%
Public order82.32-38.46%
Burglary60.64-14.29%
Theft from the person50.48-80.77%
Drugs40.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32200.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Shoplifting30.24-90.62%
Other crime20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-81.82%
Other theft10.16-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.08-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3213.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.562900.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.400.00%
Theft from the person262.080.00%
Public order132.08550.00%
Vehicle crime111.040.00%
Other theft90.88800.00%
Burglary70.720.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Drugs40.320.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.40-77.78%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.08-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.2272.73%
Violence and sexual offences343.04-2.86%
Shoplifting222.7237.50%
Other theft201.76-13.04%
Vehicle crime131.6030.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.04100.00%
Public order90.8028.57%
Theft from the person80.720.00%
Burglary70.6440.00%
Drugs60.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.4866.67%
Robbery40.40300.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.51-2.78%
Other theft232.80-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour221.84-35.29%
Shoplifting161.7633.33%
Vehicle crime101.2866.67%
Theft from the person80.80-27.27%
Drugs80.640.00%
Public order70.64-30.00%
Burglary50.56-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.40-58.33%
Bicycle theft30.40-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.30-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour342.880.00%
Other theft282.7233.33%
Burglary122.24-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson120.96200.00%
Shoplifting120.96-42.86%
Theft from the person110.9610.00%
Public order100.8866.67%
Drugs80.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.48-25.00%
Robbery20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.680.00%
Other theft212.720.00%
Shoplifting211.680.00%
Burglary131.680.00%
Drugs121.040.00%
Theft from the person100.960.00%
Bicycle theft80.800.00%
Vehicle crime80.640.00%
Public order60.640.00%
Robbery50.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Other crime30.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202413
March 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
April 202426
January 202438
December 202322
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202420
December 202323
November 202328
October 202321

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202426
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202430
March 20241
January 202434
December 202335
November 202336
October 202346

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 202411
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202432
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312
October 202321

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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Essex Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Horse Yard
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Greenman Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elder Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Collins Yard
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Upper Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. River Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Raynor Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bishop Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ecclesbourne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Halliford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Rydon Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Rector Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elliott'S Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Canonbury Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Braes Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maldon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Richmond Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Canonbury Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Canonbury Villas
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Rotherfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wilton Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1