HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1AL

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL, Islington has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This N5 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N5 postcode area, which has experienced 281 crimes and a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N5 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1AL, encompassing approximately 8788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

N5 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Highbury Place with total crimes: 6
  • Highbury Park with total crimes: 6

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.9221.74%
Violence and sexual offences233.194.55%
Theft from the person82.6260.00%
Burglary70.9140.00%
Bicycle theft60.800.00%
Robbery60.68100.00%
Vehicle crime50.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57150.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Public order20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Other theft10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.622100.00%
Burglary52.500.00%
Theft from the person50.570.00%
Public order40.57100.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%

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 order20.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.6522.22%
Violence and sexual offences132.50-13.33%
Other theft111.48-21.43%
Theft from the person91.250.00%
Vehicle crime51.02-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Robbery30.34-40.00%
Burglary30.34-70.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%

In January 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 behaviour1810.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.05-11.76%
Other theft141.7175.00%
Burglary101.59233.33%
Theft from the person91.14200.00%
Vehicle crime81.0214.29%
Robbery50.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.5750.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.08-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.05-5.56%
Other theft81.93300.00%
Robbery70.91133.33%
Vehicle crime70.800.00%
Burglary30.80-70.00%
Theft from the person30.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Public order20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.10-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences182.2838.46%
Burglary102.05150.00%
Vehicle crime71.14133.33%
Theft from the person60.80500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6820.00%
Bicycle theft40.6833.33%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Other theft20.34-83.33%
Drugs20.23-33.33%
Public order20.23-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.76-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences132.39-61.76%
Other theft121.4871.43%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-37.50%
Shoplifting50.57-16.67%
Burglary40.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.46200.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-57.14%
Public order30.34-62.50%
Drugs30.34-25.00%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Other crime20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.870.00%
Public order82.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.910.00%
Other theft70.910.00%
Vehicle crime70.800.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Shoplifting60.680.00%
Theft from the person40.680.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 20241
April 202413
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202313
September 202334

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
April 202422
January 202418
December 202318
November 202320
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 202411
January 202414
December 20238
November 20232
October 202312
September 20237

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highbury Place
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Tinniswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Fergus Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highbury Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Horsell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ronalds Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1