N5 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1BE

N5 1BE, Islington has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.89 per 1,000 population. This N5 1BE 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 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1BE, encompassing approximately 7118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

N5 1BE 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

N5 1BE 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.89-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences263.93-3.70%
Burglary133.65116.67%
Drugs91.83800.00%
Theft from the person61.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8425.00%
Other theft50.70400.00%
Shoplifting50.70150.00%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-66.67%
Other crime20.28100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.210.00%
Public order83.79300.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Vehicle crime60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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 order20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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 theft10.42-91.67%
Theft from the person10.14-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.230.00%
Other theft122.390.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Theft from the person70.98600.00%
Vehicle crime60.980.00%
Drugs40.840.00%
Public order40.56300.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.913.23%
Anti-social behaviour194.50-9.52%
Other theft102.67-9.09%
Drugs91.40125.00%
Burglary71.26133.33%
Theft from the person60.980.00%
Vehicle crime60.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84300.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Other crime10.28-83.33%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.0634.78%
Anti-social behaviour214.3523.53%
Other theft112.95120.00%
Vehicle crime81.5533.33%
Theft from the person61.12-14.29%
Other crime60.84500.00%
Drugs40.84-33.33%
Burglary30.56-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.64-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour173.23-15.00%
Burglary102.3966.67%
Theft from the person71.40250.00%
Vehicle crime60.98-14.29%
Drugs60.84500.00%
Other theft50.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Public order40.70-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.930.00%
Other theft102.810.00%
Public order91.400.00%
Vehicle crime71.260.00%
Burglary60.980.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
May 20241
April 202417
January 202432
December 202331
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
April 202423
January 202419
December 202321
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20235
October 20235

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 1BE 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. 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. Shelburne Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Steve Biko Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Rixon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Caedmon Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Benwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Gillespie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Martineau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queensland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lowman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Val Mckenzie Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1