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

Overview of Crime in N5 1AU

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 1AU, Islington has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population. This N5 1AU 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 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1AU, encompassing approximately 7653 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

N5 1AU 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 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.5411.11%
Violence and sexual offences253.9219.05%
Burglary93.2750.00%
Other theft61.180.00%
Drugs60.78500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7825.00%
Theft from the person50.6566.67%
Vehicle crime40.6533.33%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.530.00%
Burglary62.740.00%
Public order50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Theft from the person30.52200.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.26-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.270.00%
Other theft102.220.00%
Theft from the person51.31400.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Public order40.52300.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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 order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.06%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.3321.43%
Anti-social behaviour224.44-12.00%
Drugs92.87200.00%
Burglary81.18166.67%
Theft from the person81.05100.00%
Vehicle crime71.05-22.22%
Other theft50.91-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.65300.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.66-32.43%
Other theft93.2780.00%
Vehicle crime91.1828.57%
Theft from the person41.18-33.33%
Burglary30.52-57.14%
Drugs30.39-50.00%
Other crime30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.8137.04%
Violence and sexual offences204.83-9.09%
Burglary72.6116.67%
Vehicle crime70.91-12.50%
Theft from the person60.91200.00%
Drugs60.78500.00%
Other theft50.78-37.50%
Public order40.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.530.00%
Public order102.870.00%
Other theft81.310.00%
Vehicle crime81.050.00%
Burglary61.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
April 202425
January 202422
December 202325
November 202337
October 202327

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
May 20241
April 202417
February 20241
January 202434
December 202328
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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 1AU 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. Stacey Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parkside Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 7. Tannington Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Steve Biko Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Rixon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. St Thomas'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gillespie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Martineau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Drayton Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Val Mckenzie Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Quill Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Chatterton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1