HIGHBURY CORNER, N5 1RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1RB

HIGHBURY CORNER, N5 1RB, Islington has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.90 per 1,000 population. This N5 1RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N5 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N5 1RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1RB, encompassing approximately 3057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (625.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

N5 1RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbury And Islington (Station) with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 9

HIGHBURY CORNER, N5 1RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3839.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences2912.43625.00%
Public order119.48450.00%
Theft from the person103.60150.00%
Shoplifting63.270.00%
Other theft61.96100.00%
Robbery51.96400.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Bicycle theft31.31200.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45.23-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences41.31-20.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Public order20.98-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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
Drugs1011.450.00%
Theft from the person93.27-78.57%
Public order72.94-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.29-89.13%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft10.65-96.15%
Robbery10.33-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4670.97820.00%
Anti-social behaviour4515.040.00%
Theft from the person4214.72162.50%
Other theft2613.741200.00%
Shoplifting218.500.00%
Public order156.87400.00%
Robbery104.910.00%
Burglary43.270.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 person169.48-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.23-85.71%
Public order31.64-70.00%
Other theft20.98-93.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-90.91%
Drugs10.33-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3569.982.94%
Anti-social behaviour3211.4560.00%
Other theft3010.4620.00%
Theft from the person259.8113.64%
Shoplifting248.1884.62%
Robbery207.85122.22%
Criminal damage and arson116.54-21.43%
Public order103.60-37.50%
Vehicle crime83.2733.33%
Drugs72.6240.00%
Burglary62.2920.00%
Other crime21.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3457.88-5.56%
Other theft2511.12-43.18%
Theft from the person228.1829.41%
Anti-social behaviour207.19-39.39%
Public order166.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.2316.67%
Shoplifting134.5844.44%
Robbery94.2580.00%
Bicycle theft82.94100.00%
Vehicle crime62.62100.00%
Burglary51.96-16.67%
Drugs51.64-44.44%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4463.4418.92%
Violence and sexual offences3614.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour3311.77-17.50%
Theft from the person1710.796.25%
Public order165.56433.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.2371.43%
Shoplifting93.92-18.18%
Drugs92.9428.57%
Burglary62.9420.00%
Robbery51.96-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4057.8837.93%
Other theft3713.08-5.13%
Violence and sexual offences2712.10-18.18%
Theft from the person168.83-11.11%
Shoplifting115.2322.22%
Vehicle crime93.60-10.00%
Robbery92.94-10.00%
Drugs72.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2916.67%
Bicycle theft62.290.00%
Burglary51.960.00%
Public order31.64-72.73%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3958.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour2910.790.00%
Theft from the person189.480.00%
Public order115.890.00%
Robbery103.600.00%
Vehicle crime103.270.00%
Shoplifting93.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.940.00%
Bicycle theft61.960.00%
Burglary51.960.00%
Drugs41.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
April 202445
January 202432
December 202320
November 202333
October 202340
September 202329

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
May 20249
April 202442
March 202416
January 202425
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 20244
May 20245
April 202446
March 20245
January 202435
December 202334
November 202336
October 202327
September 202333

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202421
January 202424
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20242
January 202430
December 202325
November 202344
October 202337
September 202339

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Highbury And Islington (Station)
    Total11
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hampton Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orleston Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 5. Holloway Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canonbury Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Compton Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Drummond Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Canonbury Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highbury Place
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Furlong Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Digswell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Laycock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Ellington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ringcroft Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Crossley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Haslam Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Highbury Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Swan Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Robinswood Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Melgund Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fieldway Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Keen'S Yard
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Canonbury Yard West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Islington Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Liverpool Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Canonbury Square
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tyndale Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Edward'S Cottages
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1