N1 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 9BW

N1 9BW, Islington has recorded a total of 281 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.60 per 1,000 population. This N1 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9BW, encompassing approximately 3817 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (483.33% increase)

N1 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

N1 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9473.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4924.62600.00%
Theft from the person3512.83483.33%
Public order239.17283.33%
Other theft206.02233.33%
Robbery135.24333.33%
Burglary93.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.36250.00%
Shoplifting71.83250.00%
Vehicle crime61.830.00%
Drugs61.57100.00%
Other crime51.57400.00%
Bicycle theft41.310.00%
Possession of weapons31.0550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.95-86.27%
Theft from the person61.83-90.48%
Other theft61.57-93.33%
Public order61.57-81.82%
Drugs31.57-76.92%
Robbery30.79-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.52-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9085.65-39.60%
Theft from the person6323.57-55.63%
Shoplifting6116.50-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5115.98-46.32%
Public order3313.36-26.67%
Drugs138.64-13.33%
Robbery73.41-53.33%
Other crime31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.52-85.71%
Burglary10.26-91.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149163.97170.91%
Theft from the person14239.03105.80%
Violence and sexual offences9537.20120.93%
Shoplifting6924.8868.29%
Anti-social behaviour6418.070.00%
Public order4516.7660.71%
Drugs1511.7950.00%
Robbery153.93400.00%
Burglary123.931100.00%
Bicycle theft73.14133.33%
Vehicle crime51.830.00%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6967.840.00%
Other theft5518.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4314.414200.00%
Shoplifting4111.260.00%
Public order2810.740.00%
Drugs107.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Robbery30.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-98.82%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft140142.49-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences8536.6741.67%
Theft from the person8422.26-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour7822.0018.18%
Public order4120.43-4.65%
Shoplifting3510.74-10.26%
Robbery199.170.00%
Vehicle crime194.98-9.52%
Drugs134.98-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson123.4120.00%
Burglary73.1475.00%
Bicycle theft61.8320.00%
Other crime31.5750.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175148.26-11.17%
Theft from the person10445.8411.83%
Anti-social behaviour6627.248.20%
Violence and sexual offences6017.29-20.00%
Public order4315.7222.86%
Shoplifting3911.26-31.58%
Vehicle crime2110.22-22.22%
Robbery195.500.00%
Drugs184.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.71-16.67%
Bicycle theft52.62-16.67%
Burglary41.31-20.00%
Other crime21.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft197159.2635.86%
Theft from the person9351.6017.72%
Violence and sexual offences7524.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour6119.65-14.08%
Shoplifting5715.98-12.31%
Public order3514.93-7.89%
Vehicle crime279.1758.82%
Robbery197.070.00%
Drugs164.98-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson124.1950.00%
Bicycle theft63.140.00%
Burglary51.5725.00%
Other crime41.3133.33%
Possession of weapons11.05-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145148.78-3.97%
Violence and sexual offences9037.9815.38%
Theft from the person7923.5711.27%
Anti-social behaviour7120.69-5.33%
Shoplifting6518.60225.00%
Public order3817.0346.15%
Robbery199.9546.15%
Vehicle crime174.9888.89%
Drugs174.4521.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.4514.29%
Bicycle theft62.10-14.29%
Possession of weapons61.57200.00%
Burglary41.57-55.56%
Other crime31.05-40.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151127.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences7839.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour7520.430.00%
Theft from the person7119.650.00%
Public order2618.600.00%
Shoplifting206.810.00%
Drugs145.240.00%
Robbery133.670.00%
Burglary93.410.00%
Vehicle crime92.360.00%
Bicycle theft72.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.830.00%
Other crime51.830.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20246
May 202433
April 202445
March 202428
January 202441
December 202343
November 202335
October 202338
September 202326

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20243
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 1128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 112.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024149
March 202455
January 2024140
December 2023175
November 2023197
October 2023145
September 2023151

A total of 746 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024142
March 202469
January 202484
December 2023104
November 202393
October 202379
September 202371

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 20247
May 202451
April 202495
March 202443
February 20241
January 202485
December 202360
November 202375
October 202390
September 202378

A total of 509 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202494
April 202464
January 202478
December 202366
November 202361
October 202371
September 202375

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 202419
December 202321
November 202327
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
January 202413
December 202318
November 202316
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 396 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202435
December 202339
November 202357
October 202365
September 202320

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Caledonia Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Crestfield Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total15
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Killick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 9. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Belgrove Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Railway Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 16. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Neville Close
    Total5
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 20. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Southern Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 24. London King'S Cross
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Tiber Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Northdown Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 27. Collier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1