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

Overview of Crime in N5 1AS

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AS, Islington has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population. This N5 1AS 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 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1AS, encompassing approximately 9535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

N5 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Citizen Road with total crimes: 8

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.49-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences232.7321.05%
Burglary132.41225.00%
Theft from the person71.3675.00%
Drugs60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6366.67%
Shoplifting50.52150.00%
Robbery40.5233.33%
Other theft40.42100.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.150.00%
Public order51.99150.00%
Theft from the person40.52300.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
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 order20.310.00%
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 theft10.31-92.86%
Theft from the person10.10-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.310.00%
Other theft141.780.00%
Theft from the person71.47600.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Public order50.52400.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Shoplifting30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

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 person10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.5922.22%
Anti-social behaviour193.4618.75%
Other theft91.99-10.00%
Burglary80.94100.00%
Theft from the person80.8433.33%
Drugs80.84166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.84400.00%
Vehicle crime50.52-37.50%
Robbery30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.9135.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.83-11.11%
Other theft101.68150.00%
Vehicle crime81.0560.00%
Theft from the person60.84-25.00%
Burglary40.63-60.00%
Robbery30.4250.00%
Drugs30.31-40.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.10-21.74%
Burglary101.89100.00%
Theft from the person81.05700.00%
Vehicle crime50.84-16.67%
Drugs50.52150.00%
Other theft40.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Public order20.21-60.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.620.00%
Other theft122.410.00%
Shoplifting71.260.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Public order50.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
May 20241
April 202417
February 20241
January 202433
December 202327
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
April 202422
January 202419
December 202316
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Citizen Road
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tannington Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Rixon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gillespie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Martineau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Queensland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1