N1 9GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 9GB

N1 9GB, Islington has recorded a total of 376 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.91 per 1,000 population. This N1 9GB 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 9GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9GB, encompassing approximately 4705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-26.80% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (69) incidents (97.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (210.00% increase)

N1 9GB 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

N1 9GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7179.91-26.80%
Theft from the person6915.0997.14%
Other theft6214.66210.00%
Violence and sexual offences5313.186.00%
Shoplifting2811.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.95214.29%
Vehicle crime204.68185.71%
Public order164.25-36.00%
Robbery113.40-21.43%
Drugs102.3466.67%
Burglary82.1314.29%
Bicycle theft41.700.00%
Other crime10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9761.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences5020.62614.29%
Theft from the person3510.63483.33%
Public order257.44316.67%
Other theft205.31233.33%
Robbery144.25366.67%
Vehicle crime72.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.49250.00%
Burglary71.490.00%
Shoplifting71.49250.00%
Drugs61.49100.00%
Other crime51.28400.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Possession of weapons30.8550.00%

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 offences78.08-86.27%
Theft from the person61.49-90.48%
Other theft61.28-93.33%
Public order61.28-81.82%
Drugs31.28-76.92%
Robbery30.64-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.43-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

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 theft9069.50-39.19%
Theft from the person6319.13-56.25%
Shoplifting6113.39-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5112.96-46.88%
Public order3310.84-29.79%
Drugs137.01-18.75%
Robbery72.76-53.33%
Other crime31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-85.71%
Burglary10.21-90.91%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148134.53169.09%
Theft from the person14431.46108.70%
Violence and sexual offences9630.60123.26%
Shoplifting6920.4068.29%
Anti-social behaviour6614.660.00%
Public order4714.0367.86%
Drugs169.9960.00%
Robbery153.40400.00%
Burglary113.191000.00%
Bicycle theft72.34133.33%
Vehicle crime61.490.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%

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 person6955.050.00%
Other theft5514.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.694200.00%
Shoplifting419.140.00%
Public order288.710.00%
Drugs105.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-98.81%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft144115.19-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences8430.6027.27%
Theft from the person8317.85-19.42%
Anti-social behaviour7417.6419.35%
Public order4115.73-6.82%
Shoplifting358.71-10.26%
Robbery197.440.00%
Vehicle crime194.04-9.52%
Drugs134.04-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson122.7633.33%
Burglary72.5575.00%
Bicycle theft61.49100.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft176120.08-10.66%
Theft from the person10337.418.42%
Violence and sexual offences6621.89-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour6214.036.90%
Public order4413.1825.71%
Shoplifting399.35-31.58%
Vehicle crime218.29-22.22%
Robbery194.460.00%
Drugs174.0413.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.61-25.00%
Burglary41.91-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.85-50.00%
Other crime20.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft197130.280.00%
Theft from the person9541.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences8220.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour5817.430.00%
Shoplifting5712.330.00%
Public order3512.110.00%
Vehicle crime277.440.00%
Robbery195.740.00%
Drugs154.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.190.00%
Bicycle theft62.550.00%
Burglary51.280.00%
Other crime41.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 428 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202497
April 202466
January 202474
December 202362
November 202358

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 898 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024148
March 202455
January 2024144
December 2023176
November 2023197

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202450
July 20247
May 202451
April 202496
March 202443
February 20241
January 202484
December 202366
November 202382

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
May 202413
April 202416
March 202410
January 202413
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20243
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319

A total of 339 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202435
December 202339
November 202357

A total of 667 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202435
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024144
March 202469
January 202483
December 2023103
November 202395

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 20246
May 202433
April 202447
March 202428
January 202441
December 202344
November 202335

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.67 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 202419
December 202321
November 202327

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N1 9GB 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. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Wynford Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1