N1 9FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 9FA

N1 9FA, Islington has recorded a total of 319 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.73 per 1,000 population. This N1 9FA 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 9FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9FA, encompassing approximately 5724 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (59) incidents (195.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (19.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (80.00% increase)

N1 9FA 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

N1 9FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5955.73195.00%
Violence and sexual offences5610.3119.15%
Theft from the person549.7880.00%
Anti-social behaviour529.43-29.73%
Shoplifting259.08257.14%
Criminal damage and arson204.37185.71%
Vehicle crime133.49116.67%
Public order122.27-47.83%
Drugs92.10200.00%
Bicycle theft61.5720.00%
Robbery61.05-50.00%
Burglary41.05-33.33%
Other crime20.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7443.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4712.93571.43%
Theft from the person308.21400.00%
Public order235.24283.33%
Other theft204.02233.33%
Robbery123.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.10250.00%
Shoplifting71.22250.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Other crime61.05500.00%
Burglary61.050.00%
Bicycle theft51.050.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Possession of weapons30.5250.00%

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 offences76.64-86.27%
Theft from the person61.22-90.48%
Other theft61.05-93.33%
Public order61.05-81.82%
Drugs31.05-76.92%
Robbery30.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.35-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

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 theft9057.12-37.93%
Theft from the person6315.72-53.33%
Shoplifting6111.01-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5110.66-46.88%
Public order338.91-26.67%
Drugs135.76-13.33%
Robbery72.27-56.25%
Other crime31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.35-85.71%
Burglary10.17-92.86%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145105.51163.64%
Theft from the person13525.3395.65%
Violence and sexual offences9623.58123.26%
Shoplifting6916.7768.29%
Anti-social behaviour5012.050.00%
Public order458.7360.71%
Robbery167.86433.33%
Drugs152.8050.00%
Burglary142.621300.00%
Bicycle theft72.45133.33%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons30.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%

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 person6945.250.00%
Other theft5512.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.614200.00%
Shoplifting417.510.00%
Public order287.160.00%
Drugs104.89900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.35-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-98.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13983.68-17.75%
Theft from the person8124.28-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences6914.159.52%
Anti-social behaviour5512.0510.00%
Public order409.610.00%
Shoplifting296.9920.83%
Robbery185.075.88%
Vehicle crime173.14-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.97-23.08%
Drugs81.75-38.46%
Burglary51.4025.00%
Bicycle theft40.8733.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16990.32-6.11%
Theft from the person9929.5211.24%
Violence and sexual offences6317.29-11.27%
Anti-social behaviour5011.014.17%
Public order408.7329.03%
Shoplifting246.99-46.67%
Vehicle crime204.19-25.93%
Robbery173.4930.77%
Criminal damage and arson132.970.00%
Drugs132.27-7.14%
Burglary42.27-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.70-57.14%
Other crime20.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18095.7333.33%
Theft from the person8931.4417.11%
Violence and sexual offences7115.55-16.47%
Anti-social behaviour4812.402.13%
Shoplifting458.39-21.05%
Public order317.86-18.42%
Vehicle crime275.4258.82%
Drugs144.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.4585.71%
Robbery132.27-27.78%
Bicycle theft72.27-36.36%
Burglary51.2266.67%
Other crime40.8733.33%
Possession of weapons10.70-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13590.67-8.16%
Violence and sexual offences8523.588.97%
Theft from the person7614.8516.92%
Shoplifting5713.28256.25%
Anti-social behaviour479.96-21.67%
Public order388.2152.00%
Robbery186.64100.00%
Vehicle crime173.14142.86%
Drugs162.9745.45%
Bicycle theft112.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9240.00%
Possession of weapons61.22200.00%
Other crime31.05-40.00%
Burglary30.52-62.50%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14778.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences7825.680.00%
Theft from the person6513.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour6011.360.00%
Public order2510.480.00%
Shoplifting164.370.00%
Bicycle theft112.800.00%
Drugs111.920.00%
Robbery91.920.00%
Burglary81.570.00%
Vehicle crime71.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Other crime50.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202474
April 202450
January 202455
December 202350
November 202348
October 202347
September 202360

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 1145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024145
March 202455
January 2024139
December 2023169
November 2023180
October 2023135
September 2023147

A total of 667 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202447
July 20247
May 202451
April 202496
March 202443
February 20241
January 202469
December 202363
November 202371
October 202385
September 202378

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316
September 202311

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
May 20247
April 202416
March 20243
January 202418
December 202317
November 202313
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202429
December 202324
November 202345
October 202357
September 202316

A total of 767 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202430
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024135
March 202469
January 202481
December 202399
November 202389
October 202376
September 202365

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202410
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 321 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 20246
May 202433
April 202445
March 202428
January 202440
December 202340
November 202331
October 202338
September 202325

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20244
January 202417
December 202320
November 202327
October 202317
September 20237

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 9FA 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. 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. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. York Way Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. B514
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Treaty Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Boadicea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Fife Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Midland Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Tiber Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1