N5 1PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1PJ

N5 1PJ, Islington has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.77 per 1,000 population. This N5 1PJ 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 1PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1PJ, encompassing approximately 5248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)

N5 1PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbury Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10

N5 1PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4128.7713.89%
Violence and sexual offences267.814.00%
Theft from the person144.95180.00%
Shoplifting132.67225.00%
Robbery112.48175.00%
Other theft102.10400.00%
Drugs91.91350.00%
Burglary91.7150.00%
Bicycle theft81.710.00%
Public order51.52-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3618.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.860.00%
Public order74.76250.00%
Burglary61.330.00%
Theft from the person51.140.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Robbery40.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3323.0543.48%
Violence and sexual offences246.29-7.69%
Theft from the person194.57111.11%
Other theft183.62-5.26%
Robbery63.430.00%
Burglary41.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.76-50.00%
Public order40.76-20.00%
Drugs30.76-62.50%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences2622.86-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour234.950.00%
Other theft194.3826.67%
Theft from the person93.6250.00%
Drugs81.7133.33%
Vehicle crime81.5214.29%
Burglary71.52-12.50%
Robbery61.33-33.33%
Public order51.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.2460.87%
Anti-social behaviour237.05-8.00%
Other theft154.38-11.76%
Robbery92.86200.00%
Burglary81.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.5240.00%
Drugs61.3320.00%
Theft from the person61.140.00%
Public order41.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2521.15-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences234.76-4.17%
Other theft174.38-29.17%
Burglary123.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.290.00%
Theft from the person61.140.00%
Drugs51.140.00%
Vehicle crime50.95-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.95-33.33%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-77.78%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2723.430.00%
Other theft245.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.570.00%
Vehicle crime94.570.00%
Shoplifting91.710.00%
Theft from the person61.710.00%
Bicycle theft61.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202436
April 202433
January 202423
December 202323
November 202325
October 202327

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202419
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
May 20241
April 202418
January 202419
December 202315
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
April 202424
January 202426
December 202337
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 5. Hartnoll Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Furlong Road
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Tinniswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Ringcroft Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Fergus Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Chillingworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Eastwood Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Benwell Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1