BALFE STREET, N1 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 9EB

BALFE STREET, N1 9EB, Islington has recorded a total of 346 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.74 per 1,000 population. This N1 9EB 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 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9EB, encompassing approximately 5263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (73.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (180.00% increase)

N1 9EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25
  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22

BALFE STREET, N1 9EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6365.74-30.00%
Theft from the person5911.9773.53%
Other theft5611.21180.00%
Violence and sexual offences5110.646.25%
Shoplifting279.69285.71%
Criminal damage and arson215.13200.00%
Vehicle crime203.99185.71%
Public order153.80-42.31%
Drugs102.85100.00%
Robbery101.90-28.57%
Burglary81.9014.29%
Bicycle theft41.520.00%
Other crime10.76-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9052.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences4817.10585.71%
Theft from the person349.12466.67%
Public order266.46333.33%
Other theft204.94233.33%
Robbery143.80366.67%
Vehicle crime72.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33250.00%
Burglary71.330.00%
Shoplifting71.33250.00%
Other crime61.33500.00%
Drugs51.1466.67%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.7650.00%

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 offences77.22-86.27%
Theft from the person61.33-90.48%
Other theft61.14-93.33%
Public order61.14-81.82%
Drugs31.14-76.92%
Robbery30.57-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.38-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

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 theft9062.13-35.71%
Theft from the person6317.10-55.00%
Shoplifting6111.97-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5111.59-45.74%
Public order339.69-26.67%
Drugs136.27-7.14%
Robbery72.47-50.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.38-85.71%
Burglary10.19-92.86%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft140115.33154.55%
Theft from the person14026.60102.90%
Violence and sexual offences9426.60118.60%
Shoplifting6917.8668.29%
Anti-social behaviour5613.110.00%
Public order4510.6460.71%
Drugs148.5540.00%
Burglary142.661300.00%
Robbery142.66366.67%
Bicycle theft72.66133.33%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Other crime31.14200.00%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%

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 person6949.210.00%
Other theft5513.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.454200.00%
Shoplifting418.170.00%
Public order287.790.00%
Drugs105.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.78%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14198.61-17.06%
Violence and sexual offences8226.7932.26%
Theft from the person8115.58-19.80%
Anti-social behaviour6615.3920.00%
Public order4012.54-4.76%
Shoplifting347.60-10.53%
Vehicle crime216.460.00%
Robbery193.9911.76%
Criminal damage and arson113.6110.00%
Drugs82.09-46.67%
Bicycle theft61.52100.00%
Burglary61.1450.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft170102.60-7.10%
Theft from the person10132.307.45%
Violence and sexual offences6219.19-23.46%
Anti-social behaviour5511.781.85%
Public order4210.4531.25%
Shoplifting387.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime217.22-19.23%
Robbery173.990.00%
Drugs153.237.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.85-37.50%
Burglary41.90-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-50.00%
Other crime20.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft183112.1029.79%
Theft from the person9434.7725.33%
Violence and sexual offences8117.86-10.00%
Shoplifting5715.39-12.31%
Anti-social behaviour5410.83-15.62%
Public order3210.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime266.0844.44%
Robbery174.94-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson163.2377.78%
Drugs143.04-26.32%
Bicycle theft62.66-33.33%
Burglary51.140.00%
Other crime40.9533.33%
Possession of weapons10.76-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft141106.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences9026.790.00%
Theft from the person7517.100.00%
Shoplifting6514.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour6412.350.00%
Public order4012.160.00%
Drugs197.600.00%
Robbery193.610.00%
Vehicle crime183.610.00%
Bicycle theft93.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.710.00%
Possession of weapons61.710.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
Other crime30.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202490
April 202456
January 202466
December 202355
November 202354
October 202364

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 1002 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 100.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024140
March 202455
January 2024141
December 2023170
November 2023183
October 2023141

A total of 610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202448
July 20247
May 202451
April 202494
March 202443
February 20241
January 202482
December 202362
November 202381
October 202390

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20243
May 20247
April 202414
March 20243
January 202419
December 202317
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 401 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202434
December 202338
November 202357
October 202365

A total of 722 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202434
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024140
March 202469
January 202481
December 2023101
November 202394
October 202375

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 307 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 20246
May 202433
April 202445
March 202428
January 202440
December 202342
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20246
January 202421
December 202321
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 9EB 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. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total16
    Other theft9
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total13
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    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. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. York Way Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Treaty Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Boadicea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Fife Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1