LEIGH ROAD, N5 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1AJ

LEIGH ROAD, N5 1AJ, Islington has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This N5 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N5 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N5 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1AJ, encompassing approximately 10398 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 1AJ area, explore the N5 1AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the N5 1AJ area, visit the N5 1AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

N5 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elwood Street with total crimes: 5
  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 5
  • Drayton Park with total crimes: 5

LEIGH ROAD, N5 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour246.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.311600.00%
Theft from the person51.630.00%
Public order40.48100.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.731400.00%
Other theft101.440.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Burglary50.480.00%
Theft from the person40.480.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-95.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5243.75%
Anti-social behaviour182.215.88%
Criminal damage and arson131.73333.33%
Burglary101.25150.00%
Vehicle crime100.9611.11%
Other theft90.9680.00%
Theft from the person80.87166.67%
Robbery30.77-25.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.44-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences161.63-5.88%
Vehicle crime91.54-18.18%
Other theft50.87400.00%
Robbery40.48300.00%
Burglary40.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-50.00%
Theft from the person30.2950.00%
Public order20.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.0218.75%
Violence and sexual offences171.830.00%
Vehicle crime111.63450.00%
Burglary101.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9650.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other theft10.10-92.31%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.12-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour161.63-50.00%
Other theft131.54225.00%
Burglary61.2550.00%
Shoplifting50.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-55.56%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Public order30.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.29200.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour329.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.310.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Shoplifting60.580.00%
Other theft40.580.00%
Drugs40.380.00%
Burglary40.380.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 202423
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202418
January 202418
December 202317
November 202319
October 202316
September 202332

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 202413
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elwood Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Elfort Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Drayton Park
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aberdeen Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 6. Jack Walker Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Hamilton Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Aberdeen Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Loxford Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Legard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Rosedale Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stavordale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drayton Park (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Battledean Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Melody Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Hamilton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Highbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Aberdeen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kelross Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Coach House Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1