N5 1NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1NS

N5 1NS, Islington has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.41 per 1,000 population. This N5 1NS 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 1NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1NS, encompassing approximately 6603 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)

N5 1NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Highbury Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11

N5 1NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3822.4111.76%
Violence and sexual offences325.7510.34%
Theft from the person144.85180.00%
Robbery122.12200.00%
Shoplifting121.82200.00%
Bicycle theft101.820.00%
Other theft91.51200.00%
Burglary81.3633.33%
Drugs51.21400.00%
Public order40.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.150.00%
Public order84.39300.00%
Burglary61.210.00%
Theft from the person50.910.00%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.300.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.15-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.3513.04%
Violence and sexual offences223.94-15.38%
Other theft183.330.00%
Theft from the person162.7377.78%
Vehicle crime52.42-44.44%
Public order50.7625.00%
Burglary40.76-42.86%
Robbery40.61-33.33%
Drugs30.61-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.87-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour233.94-4.17%
Other theft183.4828.57%
Vehicle crime92.7312.50%
Theft from the person91.3650.00%
Burglary71.36-12.50%
Drugs71.0675.00%
Robbery61.06-14.29%
Public order40.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Shoplifting30.4550.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.45-4.00%
Other theft143.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime82.1214.29%
Burglary81.21-33.33%
Robbery71.21133.33%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Drugs40.91-33.33%
Public order40.6133.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2517.11-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences243.7914.29%
Other theft163.63-33.33%
Burglary122.42200.00%
Vehicle crime71.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.060.00%
Theft from the person60.91200.00%
Drugs60.91500.00%
Bicycle theft40.91-33.33%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Shoplifting10.45-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.870.00%
Other theft244.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.630.00%
Shoplifting93.180.00%
Vehicle crime71.360.00%
Bicycle theft61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.910.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
April 202426
January 202423
December 202324
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
May 20241
April 202418
January 202418
December 202314
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
April 202422
January 202426
December 202336
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202416
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 6. Morgan Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Slaney Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 8. Palmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Highbury Place
    Total6
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Tinniswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Ringcroft Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Eastwood Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Benwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Horsell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ronalds Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1