N5 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1BU

N5 1BU, Islington has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.50 per 1,000 population. This N5 1BU 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 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1BU, encompassing approximately 6789 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 1BU area, explore the N5 1BU 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 (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

N5 1BU 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 1BU 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 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.50-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences264.42-3.70%
Burglary123.83100.00%
Drugs91.77800.00%
Theft from the person71.33250.00%
Other theft61.03500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8825.00%
Vehicle crime50.74-16.67%
Shoplifting50.74150.00%
Robbery30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3614.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.300.00%
Public order83.98300.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Vehicle crime60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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 order20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 theft10.44-92.86%
Theft from the person10.15-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.120.00%
Other theft142.650.00%
Burglary72.060.00%
Theft from the person71.03600.00%
Vehicle crime61.030.00%
Drugs40.880.00%
Public order40.59300.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.326.06%
Anti-social behaviour195.16-20.83%
Drugs102.80150.00%
Other theft91.47-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.33-12.50%
Burglary71.03133.33%
Theft from the person61.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.29-83.33%
Robbery10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.4343.48%
Anti-social behaviour244.86-17.24%
Other theft113.53120.00%
Vehicle crime81.6214.29%
Theft from the person61.18-14.29%
Other crime60.88500.00%
Drugs40.88-33.33%
Burglary30.59-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.1716.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.27-17.86%
Burglary103.3942.86%
Vehicle crime71.470.00%
Theft from the person71.03250.00%
Drugs61.03500.00%
Other theft50.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Public order40.74-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.120.00%
Other theft103.680.00%
Public order101.470.00%
Burglary71.470.00%
Vehicle crime71.030.00%
Shoplifting51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
May 20241
April 202418
February 20241
January 202435
December 202333
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202436
April 202428
January 202419
December 202324
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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
October 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 202310

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 1BU 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. Parkside Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. Shelburne Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Steve Biko Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Rixon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. St Thomas'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Benwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Gillespie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Martineau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Queensland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1