MELGUND ROAD, N5 1PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1PT

MELGUND ROAD, N5 1PT, Islington has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.49 per 1,000 population. This N5 1PT 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 1PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1PT, encompassing approximately 4594 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-16.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)

N5 1PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 12
  • Highbury Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10

MELGUND ROAD, N5 1PT 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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4140.49-16.33%
Violence and sexual offences358.9220.69%
Theft from the person217.62162.50%
Other theft184.57260.00%
Shoplifting183.92200.00%
Bicycle theft123.921100.00%
Burglary102.61100.00%
Robbery102.1842.86%
Drugs82.18166.67%
Public order71.74-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4928.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.67625.00%
Public order106.31150.00%
Theft from the person82.18100.00%
Robbery71.74600.00%
Shoplifting61.520.00%
Burglary51.310.00%
Other theft51.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.09300.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.92-42.86%
Theft from the person40.87-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.87-20.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs107.84233.33%
Theft from the person92.18-78.05%
Public order71.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.52-87.18%
Other theft21.09-93.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Robbery10.44-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4142.88156.25%
Anti-social behaviour398.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.49680.00%
Other theft308.491400.00%
Public order146.53366.67%
Robbery93.050.00%
Shoplifting91.960.00%
Bicycle theft41.960.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.48-86.11%
Public order31.09-70.00%
Other theft20.65-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-91.67%
Drugs10.22-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3843.7535.71%
Violence and sexual offences368.270.00%
Other theft287.8412.00%
Theft from the person246.099.09%
Robbery215.2290.91%
Criminal damage and arson124.570.00%
Public order102.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime72.180.00%
Burglary61.52-25.00%
Drugs51.31-16.67%
Shoplifting51.0966.67%
Bicycle theft41.09-33.33%
Other crime30.87200.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.969.09%
Anti-social behaviour287.84-26.32%
Other theft256.09-28.57%
Theft from the person225.4437.50%
Public order144.797.69%
Criminal damage and arson123.059.09%
Robbery112.61120.00%
Burglary82.3914.29%
Vehicle crime71.7440.00%
Bicycle theft61.5250.00%
Drugs61.310.00%
Shoplifting31.31-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3838.96-2.56%
Other theft358.279.38%
Violence and sexual offences337.620.00%
Theft from the person167.18-15.79%
Public order133.48333.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.8357.14%
Burglary72.3975.00%
Drugs61.52200.00%
Shoplifting61.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.31-44.44%
Robbery51.09-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3937.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences338.490.00%
Other theft327.180.00%
Theft from the person196.970.00%
Vehicle crime94.140.00%
Bicycle theft81.960.00%
Shoplifting81.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Robbery61.520.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 20244
May 20249
April 202441
March 202416
January 202424
December 202322
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202449
April 202439
January 202438
December 202328
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 20244
May 20245
April 202439
March 20245
January 202436
December 202336
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 202430
March 20242
January 202428
December 202325
November 202335
October 202332

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 202421
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202414
March 20243
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holloway Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Highbury Place
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hartnoll Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Morgan Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Furlong Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Slaney Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 12. Calabria Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Palmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sheringham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 17. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Tinniswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Orleston Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Ellington Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ringcroft Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Crossley Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fergus Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Drayton Park
    Total2
    Shoplifting2