N1 9SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N1 9SJ

N1 9SJ, Islington has recorded a total of 338 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.01 per 1,000 population. This N1 9SJ 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 9SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N1 9SJ, encompassing approximately 5280 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-22.37% decrease)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (210.53% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (69.70% increase)

N1 9SJ 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 9SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5964.01-22.37%
Other theft5911.17210.53%
Theft from the person5611.1769.70%
Violence and sexual offences5110.618.51%
Shoplifting269.66271.43%
Criminal damage and arson204.92185.71%
Vehicle crime193.79216.67%
Public order133.60-45.83%
Robbery102.46-28.57%
Drugs91.89125.00%
Burglary71.7016.67%
Bicycle theft61.3320.00%
Other crime21.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7648.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4714.39571.43%
Theft from the person338.90450.00%
Public order246.25300.00%
Other theft194.55216.67%
Robbery143.60366.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.65250.00%
Shoplifting71.33250.00%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Other crime61.14500.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Drugs40.9533.33%
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 offences77.20-86.27%
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 theft9061.93-38.78%
Theft from the person6317.04-53.68%
Shoplifting6111.93-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5111.55-47.42%
Public order339.66-23.26%
Drugs136.25-13.33%
Robbery72.46-56.25%
Other crime31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.38-85.71%
Burglary10.19-92.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147115.34167.27%
Theft from the person13627.8497.10%
Violence and sexual offences9725.76125.58%
Shoplifting6918.3768.29%
Anti-social behaviour5313.070.00%
Public order4310.0453.57%
Robbery168.14433.33%
Drugs153.0350.00%
Burglary132.841200.00%
Bicycle theft72.46133.33%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
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 person6949.050.00%
Other theft5513.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.424200.00%
Shoplifting418.140.00%
Public order287.760.00%
Drugs105.30900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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
Drugs10.38-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.75%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14297.53-15.98%
Theft from the person8326.89-17.82%
Violence and sexual offences8015.7223.08%
Anti-social behaviour6215.1514.81%
Public order4111.74-4.65%
Shoplifting357.76-10.26%
Robbery196.635.56%
Vehicle crime183.60-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.41-28.57%
Drugs91.89-35.71%
Bicycle theft61.70100.00%
Burglary61.1450.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169103.40-8.65%
Theft from the person10132.0110.99%
Violence and sexual offences6519.13-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour5412.313.85%
Public order4310.2334.38%
Shoplifting398.14-33.90%
Vehicle crime207.39-25.93%
Robbery183.795.88%
Criminal damage and arson143.41-6.67%
Drugs142.650.00%
Burglary42.65-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-57.14%
Other crime20.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185109.6530.28%
Theft from the person9135.0415.19%
Violence and sexual offences7017.23-17.65%
Shoplifting5913.26-10.61%
Anti-social behaviour5211.17-3.70%
Public order329.85-17.95%
Vehicle crime276.0650.00%
Robbery175.11-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson153.22114.29%
Drugs142.84-17.65%
Bicycle theft72.65-36.36%
Burglary51.3325.00%
Other crime40.9533.33%
Possession of weapons10.76-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142104.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences8526.890.00%
Theft from the person7916.100.00%
Shoplifting6614.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour5412.500.00%
Public order3910.230.00%
Robbery197.390.00%
Vehicle crime183.600.00%
Drugs173.410.00%
Bicycle theft113.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.080.00%
Possession of weapons61.330.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Other crime30.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202476
April 202453
January 202462
December 202354
November 202352
October 202354

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 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 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 1014 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202419
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024147
March 202455
January 2024142
December 2023169
November 2023185
October 2023142

A total of 597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202447
July 20247
May 202451
April 202497
March 202443
February 20241
January 202480
December 202365
November 202370
October 202385

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
February 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 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 202416
March 20243
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 405 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202435
December 202339
November 202359
October 202366

A total of 717 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202433
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024136
March 202469
January 202483
December 2023101
November 202391
October 202379

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 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 202314
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 302 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
July 20246
May 202433
April 202443
March 202428
January 202441
December 202343
November 202332
October 202339

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 20245
January 202418
December 202320
November 202327
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 9SJ 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. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B514
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Treaty Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Boadicea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Fife Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Midland Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Coopers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2