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

Overview of Crime in N5 1AP

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AP, Islington has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This N5 1AP 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 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1AP, encompassing approximately 9391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 1AP area, explore the N5 1AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

N5 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 5

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.770.00%
Public order62.34200.00%
Burglary60.640.00%
Theft from the person40.64300.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.32-91.67%
Theft from the person10.11-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.240.00%
Other theft121.600.00%
Theft from the person71.28600.00%
Public order50.75400.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Burglary40.430.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.11-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.808.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.8718.75%
Burglary82.0260.00%
Theft from the person80.8533.33%
Other theft80.85-11.11%
Drugs70.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.75400.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-37.50%
Robbery30.53-40.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.8438.89%
Anti-social behaviour162.66-5.88%
Other theft91.70125.00%
Vehicle crime80.9633.33%
Theft from the person60.85-25.00%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Burglary50.53-58.33%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Drugs20.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-85.71%
Public order10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.05-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.92-10.53%
Burglary121.81100.00%
Theft from the person81.28700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8540.00%
Vehicle crime60.75100.00%
Drugs50.64150.00%
Other theft40.53-69.23%
Public order30.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.21-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour192.66-40.62%
Other theft132.0262.50%
Shoplifting71.38-36.36%
Burglary60.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-37.50%
Public order40.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-57.14%
Drugs20.32-60.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.11-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.730.00%
Shoplifting113.410.00%
Other theft81.170.00%
Public order80.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.850.00%
Vehicle crime70.850.00%
Theft from the person50.750.00%
Drugs50.530.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202421
January 202419
December 202316
November 202317
October 202319
September 202332

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
May 20241
April 202415
January 202427
December 202325
November 202318
October 202325
September 202335

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

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
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 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 1AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Elfort Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Drayton Park
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Jack Walker Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Benwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Hamilton Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Courtney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robinswood Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Loxford Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Legard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Rosedale Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stavordale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bryantwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ronalds Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Drayton Park (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Battledean Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Witherington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Melody Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Hamilton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Highbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Coach House Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1