N5 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1AR

N5 1AR, Islington has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This N5 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1AR, encompassing approximately 8871 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

N5 1AR 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

N5 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.8128.57%
Violence and sexual offences203.04-4.76%
Theft from the person82.25100.00%
Burglary60.9020.00%
Bicycle theft60.680.00%
Robbery60.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68400.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Other theft10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.372000.00%
Burglary52.370.00%
Public order40.56100.00%
Theft from the person40.450.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 theft10.11-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.14-23.53%
Other theft101.4711.11%
Theft from the person91.1328.57%
Vehicle crime51.01-28.57%
Burglary40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Robbery30.34-40.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order20.23100.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.7926.67%
Violence and sexual offences172.1413.33%
Other theft91.9228.57%
Vehicle crime71.010.00%
Theft from the person70.79133.33%
Burglary60.79200.00%
Robbery50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.88-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences151.69-16.67%
Other theft71.69600.00%
Vehicle crime70.7940.00%
Robbery50.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-57.14%
Theft from the person30.34-50.00%
Burglary20.34-80.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.03-10.00%
Burglary102.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1340.00%
Theft from the person60.790.00%
Vehicle crime50.68150.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Drugs20.23-33.33%
Public order20.23-33.33%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.11-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.250.00%
Other theft101.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Shoplifting50.560.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20241
April 202413
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
April 202419
January 202419
December 202315
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 1AR 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. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Fergus Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Highbury Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ronalds Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Martineau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Queensland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1