NORTHDOWN STREET, N1 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 9BL

NORTHDOWN STREET, N1 9BL, Islington has recorded a total of 366 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.11 per 1,000 population. This N1 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9BL, encompassing approximately 5373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N1 9BL area, explore the N1 9BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-34.82% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (96.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (57) incidents (235.29% increase)

N1 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

NORTHDOWN STREET, N1 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7368.11-34.82%
Theft from the person6113.5896.77%
Other theft5711.35235.29%
Violence and sexual offences5410.61-5.26%
Shoplifting2810.05366.67%
Criminal damage and arson235.21187.50%
Vehicle crime204.28185.71%
Public order183.72-18.18%
Drugs113.3557.14%
Robbery102.05-23.08%
Burglary81.8614.29%
Other crime11.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11254.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences5720.841040.00%
Theft from the person3110.61520.00%
Public order225.77450.00%
Other theft174.09325.00%
Robbery133.16550.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.42700.00%
Burglary71.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.300.00%
Drugs71.30250.00%
Shoplifting61.30500.00%
Other crime41.12300.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.84-82.76%
Theft from the person50.93-89.58%
Other theft40.93-92.31%
Public order40.74-76.47%
Drugs20.74-75.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-97.06%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5237.40-50.00%
Theft from the person489.68-63.08%
Shoplifting348.93-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences296.33-61.33%
Public order175.40-54.05%
Drugs83.16-27.27%
Robbery61.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13096.02128.07%
Other theft10424.19225.00%
Violence and sexual offences7519.35167.86%
Anti-social behaviour6713.960.00%
Shoplifting4812.47118.18%
Public order378.93146.67%
Robbery146.89600.00%
Burglary122.610.00%
Drugs112.2337.50%
Bicycle theft62.05100.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5731.630.00%
Other theft3210.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.952700.00%
Shoplifting225.210.00%
Public order154.090.00%
Drugs82.790.00%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.82%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14599.93-14.20%
Violence and sexual offences8526.9825.00%
Theft from the person8015.82-20.79%
Anti-social behaviour7414.8917.46%
Public order4113.77-4.65%
Shoplifting357.63-7.89%
Robbery206.515.26%
Vehicle crime203.72-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson113.7222.22%
Drugs92.05-47.06%
Burglary71.6775.00%
Bicycle theft61.30100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169103.84-7.14%
Theft from the person10131.4510.99%
Violence and sexual offences6818.79-23.60%
Anti-social behaviour6312.653.28%
Public order4311.7219.44%
Shoplifting388.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime227.07-18.52%
Robbery194.090.00%
Drugs173.5413.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.16-25.00%
Burglary41.67-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.74-25.00%
Other crime20.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft182112.2131.88%
Theft from the person9133.8719.74%
Violence and sexual offences8916.93-9.18%
Anti-social behaviour6116.56-18.67%
Shoplifting5711.35-12.31%
Public order3610.61-7.69%
Vehicle crime276.7042.11%
Robbery195.02-5.00%
Drugs153.54-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson122.7933.33%
Burglary52.23-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.93-55.56%
Other crime40.7433.33%
Possession of weapons10.74-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft138108.30-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences9825.6822.50%
Theft from the person7618.245.56%
Anti-social behaviour7514.1410.29%
Shoplifting6513.96225.00%
Public order3912.1050.00%
Robbery207.26122.22%
Vehicle crime193.7272.73%
Drugs193.5426.67%
Bicycle theft93.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.67-10.00%
Burglary61.67-53.85%
Possession of weapons61.12200.00%
Other crime31.12-40.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14489.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences8026.800.00%
Theft from the person7214.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour6813.400.00%
Public order2612.650.00%
Shoplifting204.840.00%
Drugs153.720.00%
Burglary132.790.00%
Vehicle crime112.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.050.00%
Robbery91.860.00%
Bicycle theft61.670.00%
Other crime51.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 593 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024112
April 202467
January 202474
December 202363
November 202361
October 202375
September 202368

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
January 20249
December 202317
November 202315
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 298 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 20244
May 202417
April 202437
March 202415
January 202441
December 202343
November 202336
October 202339
September 202326

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 1044 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202417
July 20244
May 202452
April 2024104
March 202432
January 2024145
December 2023169
November 2023182
October 2023138
September 2023144

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20242
May 20246
April 202414
March 20242
January 202420
December 202319
November 202319
October 202320
September 20239

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20246
July 20241
May 202434
April 202448
March 202422
January 202435
December 202338
November 202357
October 202365
September 202320

A total of 752 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202431
July 20245
May 202448
April 2024130
March 202457
January 202480
December 2023101
November 202391
October 202376
September 202372

A total of 669 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202457
July 20245
May 202429
April 202475
March 202428
February 20241
January 202485
December 202368
November 202389
October 202398
September 202380

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20245
January 202420
December 202322
November 202327
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 9BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crestfield Street
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total25
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft9
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wynford Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 30. Treaty Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3