N5 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1RQ

N5 1RQ, Islington has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.76 per 1,000 population. This N5 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1RQ, encompassing approximately 2816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (433.33% increase)

N5 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 23
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 12

N5 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4277.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour3314.91-13.16%
Other theft3211.72433.33%
Shoplifting3011.36400.00%
Theft from the person2210.65120.00%
Robbery127.81140.00%
Bicycle theft114.26266.67%
Public order113.910.00%
Drugs73.91133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.49100.00%
Vehicle crime62.13500.00%
Burglary62.1320.00%
Other crime12.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3844.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences3013.49650.00%
Public order1110.65450.00%
Theft from the person103.91150.00%
Shoplifting63.550.00%
Other theft62.13100.00%
Burglary52.130.00%
Robbery51.78400.00%
Bicycle theft31.78200.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 person45.68-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-20.00%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Public order21.07-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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
Drugs1012.430.00%
Theft from the person93.55-78.57%
Public order73.20-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-89.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other theft10.71-96.15%
Robbery10.36-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4777.40840.00%
Anti-social behaviour4516.690.00%
Theft from the person4215.98162.50%
Other theft2614.911200.00%
Shoplifting219.230.00%
Public order157.46400.00%
Robbery115.330.00%
Burglary43.910.00%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 person1610.30-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.68-86.49%
Public order31.78-72.73%
Other theft21.07-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-90.91%
Drugs10.36-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3777.052.78%
Anti-social behaviour3213.1460.00%
Other theft3111.3624.00%
Theft from the person2511.0113.64%
Shoplifting248.8884.62%
Robbery208.52122.22%
Public order117.10-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson113.91-26.67%
Vehicle crime83.9133.33%
Drugs72.8440.00%
Burglary52.49-16.67%
Other crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3663.91-2.70%
Other theft2512.78-44.44%
Theft from the person228.8829.41%
Anti-social behaviour207.81-39.39%
Public order167.10-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson155.6825.00%
Shoplifting135.3344.44%
Robbery94.62125.00%
Bicycle theft73.2075.00%
Burglary62.490.00%
Vehicle crime62.13100.00%
Drugs52.13-44.44%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4569.9521.62%
Violence and sexual offences3715.9837.04%
Anti-social behaviour3313.14-21.43%
Public order1811.72500.00%
Theft from the person176.396.25%
Criminal damage and arson126.0471.43%
Shoplifting94.26-18.18%
Drugs93.2028.57%
Burglary63.200.00%
Bicycle theft42.13-33.33%
Robbery41.42-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4263.910.00%
Other theft3714.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences2713.140.00%
Theft from the person169.590.00%
Shoplifting115.680.00%
Vehicle crime93.910.00%
Robbery93.200.00%
Drugs73.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.490.00%
Burglary62.490.00%
Bicycle theft62.130.00%
Public order32.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 183 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20244
May 20249
April 202442
March 202416
January 202425
December 202322
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202430
July 20244
May 20245
April 202447
March 20245
January 202437
December 202336
November 202337
October 202327

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20242
January 202431
December 202325
November 202345
October 202337

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
April 202421
January 202424
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
April 202445
January 202432
December 202320
November 202333
October 202342

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202420
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20242
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202411
December 202316
November 202318
October 20233

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Hampton Court
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Holloway Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Compton Terrace
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Morgan Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tyndale Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Furlong Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Calabria Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. College Cross
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 15. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Canonbury Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Epping Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Drummond Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 22. Canonbury Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Haslam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Colebeck Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Grange Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Canonbury Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Compton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 30. Orleston Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2