N5 1EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1EU

N5 1EU, Islington has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This N5 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1EU, encompassing approximately 8418 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 1EU area, explore the N5 1EU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the N5 1EU area, visit the N5 1EU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

N5 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Highbury Park with total crimes: 6

N5 1EU 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 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.527.69%
Violence and sexual offences233.3327.78%
Burglary92.7328.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.07300.00%
Theft from the person70.95133.33%
Vehicle crime50.8366.67%
Robbery40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Public order30.3650.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.091700.00%
Burglary72.140.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 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 person10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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 person10.24-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.74%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.800.00%
Other theft172.260.00%
Theft from the person122.021100.00%
Burglary101.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Public order40.48300.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.77%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3615.8071.43%
Violence and sexual offences314.2847.62%
Burglary123.6820.00%
Other theft121.4371.43%
Vehicle crime121.439.09%
Theft from the person121.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.43133.33%
Bicycle theft40.83300.00%
Drugs30.48-57.14%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour2111.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.49-16.00%
Vehicle crime112.49-31.25%
Burglary101.3125.00%
Theft from the person101.19-41.18%
Other theft71.1916.67%
Drugs70.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Public order10.24-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4215.80-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences254.9919.05%
Theft from the person172.9741.67%
Vehicle crime162.0233.33%
Burglary81.900.00%
Public order80.95100.00%
Other theft60.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.110.00%
Other theft152.490.00%
Vehicle crime121.780.00%
Theft from the person121.430.00%
Burglary81.430.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Public order40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
April 202432
January 202436
December 202321
November 202342
October 202343

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
February 20241
January 202431
December 202321
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202410
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202417
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Tannington Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chatterton Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Mountgrove Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Highbury Quadrant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Thomas'S Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rumsey Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Finsbury Park Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ambler Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Quill Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Chatterton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1