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

Overview of Crime in N1 9EG

BALFE STREET, N1 9EG, Islington has recorded a total of 349 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.32 per 1,000 population. This N1 9EG 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 9EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9EG, encompassing approximately 6088 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (-26.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (195.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (84.38% increase)

N1 9EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 27
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

BALFE STREET, N1 9EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6557.32-26.14%
Other theft5910.68195.00%
Theft from the person599.6984.38%
Violence and sexual offences529.6910.64%
Shoplifting268.54271.43%
Criminal damage and arson214.27200.00%
Vehicle crime203.45185.71%
Public order143.29-41.67%
Drugs102.30150.00%
Robbery101.64-23.08%
Burglary81.6414.29%
Bicycle theft31.3150.00%
Other crime10.49-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.16-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8844.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences4714.45571.43%
Theft from the person327.72433.33%
Public order245.26300.00%
Other theft203.94233.33%
Robbery133.29333.33%
Vehicle crime72.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15250.00%
Other crime71.15600.00%
Burglary71.150.00%
Shoplifting71.15250.00%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Possession of weapons30.6650.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%

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 offences76.24-86.27%
Theft from the person61.15-90.48%
Other theft60.99-93.33%
Public order60.99-81.82%
Drugs30.99-76.92%
Robbery30.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting20.33-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

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 theft9053.71-39.19%
Theft from the person6314.78-55.00%
Shoplifting6110.35-10.29%
Violence and sexual offences5110.02-45.16%
Public order338.38-25.00%
Drugs135.42-7.14%
Robbery72.14-56.25%
Other crime31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.33-85.71%
Burglary10.16-93.75%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148100.85169.09%
Theft from the person14024.31102.90%
Violence and sexual offences9323.00116.28%
Shoplifting6815.2865.85%
Anti-social behaviour5411.170.00%
Public order448.8757.14%
Burglary167.231500.00%
Robbery162.63433.33%
Drugs142.6340.00%
Bicycle theft72.30133.33%
Vehicle crime61.150.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Possession of weapons30.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%

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 person6942.540.00%
Other theft5511.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.034200.00%
Shoplifting417.060.00%
Public order286.730.00%
Drugs104.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-98.73%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14284.92-16.47%
Theft from the person8123.32-19.00%
Violence and sexual offences7913.3027.42%
Anti-social behaviour6512.9814.04%
Public order4110.68-2.38%
Shoplifting356.73-12.50%
Vehicle crime215.750.00%
Robbery193.455.56%
Criminal damage and arson93.12-25.00%
Drugs91.48-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.48100.00%
Burglary60.9950.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17089.68-6.59%
Theft from the person10027.9212.36%
Violence and sexual offences6216.43-19.48%
Anti-social behaviour5710.185.56%
Public order429.3631.25%
Shoplifting406.90-32.20%
Vehicle crime216.57-22.22%
Robbery183.455.88%
Drugs152.967.14%
Criminal damage and arson122.46-25.00%
Burglary41.97-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-40.00%
Other crime20.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18295.6028.17%
Theft from the person8929.8914.10%
Violence and sexual offences7714.62-8.33%
Shoplifting5912.65-10.61%
Anti-social behaviour549.69-10.00%
Public order328.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime275.2650.00%
Robbery174.43-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson162.7977.78%
Drugs142.63-26.32%
Burglary52.3025.00%
Bicycle theft50.82-54.55%
Other crime40.8233.33%
Possession of weapons10.66-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14291.82-4.05%
Violence and sexual offences8423.3210.53%
Theft from the person7813.8011.43%
Shoplifting6612.81230.00%
Anti-social behaviour6010.84-3.23%
Public order409.8673.91%
Drugs196.5746.15%
Robbery193.1290.00%
Vehicle crime183.1280.00%
Bicycle theft112.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.8150.00%
Possession of weapons61.48200.00%
Burglary40.99-60.00%
Other crime30.66-40.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14876.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences7624.310.00%
Theft from the person7012.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour6211.500.00%
Public order2310.180.00%
Shoplifting203.780.00%
Drugs133.290.00%
Burglary102.140.00%
Robbery101.640.00%
Vehicle crime101.640.00%
Bicycle theft81.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Other crime50.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 505 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202488
April 202454
January 202465
December 202357
November 202354
October 202360
September 202362

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 202314
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 1162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024148
March 202455
January 2024142
December 2023170
November 2023182
October 2023142
September 2023148

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20243
May 20247
April 202416
March 20243
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 425 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202468
March 202441
January 202435
December 202340
November 202359
October 202366
September 202320

A total of 787 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202432
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024140
March 202469
January 202481
December 2023100
November 202389
October 202378
September 202370

A total of 672 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202447
July 20247
May 202451
April 202493
March 202443
February 20241
January 202479
December 202362
November 202377
October 202384
September 202376

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 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 20249
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 327 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 20246
May 202433
April 202444
March 202428
January 202441
December 202342
November 202332
October 202340
September 202323

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20246
January 202421
December 202321
November 202327
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 9EG 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total13
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Wynford Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. York Way Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. B514
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Treaty Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Boadicea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Fife Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1