HIGHBURY CRESCENT, N5 1RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1RX

HIGHBURY CRESCENT, N5 1RX, Islington has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.49 per 1,000 population. This N5 1RX 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 1RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1RX, encompassing approximately 5567 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (460.00% increase)

N5 1RX 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: 14
  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 12

HIGHBURY CRESCENT, N5 1RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3334.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.93-9.38%
Shoplifting285.21460.00%
Other theft265.03420.00%
Theft from the person214.67133.33%
Robbery123.77100.00%
Bicycle theft112.161000.00%
Burglary101.98150.00%
Public order91.80-18.18%
Vehicle crime51.62400.00%
Drugs40.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.75450.00%
Public order113.95175.00%
Theft from the person91.98125.00%
Robbery61.62500.00%
Shoplifting51.080.00%
Other theft50.9066.67%
Burglary40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

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 order43.23-42.86%
Theft from the person40.72-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.72-20.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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
Drugs106.47400.00%
Theft from the person91.80-76.92%
Public order71.62-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.26-86.49%
Other theft20.90-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Robbery10.36-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3934.13143.75%
Violence and sexual offences377.00640.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.650.00%
Other theft316.291450.00%
Public order155.57400.00%
Shoplifting102.690.00%
Robbery81.800.00%
Bicycle theft41.440.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
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 person165.21-40.74%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-85.71%
Public order30.90-72.73%
Other theft20.54-94.29%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-88.89%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3538.4420.69%
Violence and sexual offences356.29-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour326.2933.33%
Theft from the person275.7522.73%
Robbery224.85100.00%
Shoplifting163.95128.57%
Public order112.87-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.620.00%
Burglary61.44-14.29%
Drugs51.080.00%
Bicycle theft40.90-42.86%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.590.00%
Other theft296.47-29.27%
Anti-social behaviour245.21-31.43%
Theft from the person224.3122.22%
Public order193.9535.71%
Criminal damage and arson123.419.09%
Robbery112.16120.00%
Vehicle crime81.9814.29%
Bicycle theft71.4475.00%
Burglary71.26-12.50%
Shoplifting71.2616.67%
Drugs51.2666.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4133.772.50%
Violence and sexual offences367.3612.50%
Anti-social behaviour356.47-12.50%
Theft from the person186.2912.50%
Public order143.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.51120.00%
Burglary81.980.00%
Vehicle crime71.44-12.50%
Shoplifting61.26-40.00%
Robbery51.08-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.90-33.33%
Drugs30.72200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4030.7148.15%
Other theft407.182.56%
Violence and sexual offences327.18-33.33%
Theft from the person165.75-11.11%
Shoplifting102.870.00%
Robbery91.800.00%
Vehicle crime81.62-11.11%
Bicycle theft61.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Public order40.90-71.43%
Drugs10.72-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.490.00%
Other theft398.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour277.000.00%
Theft from the person184.850.00%
Public order143.230.00%
Shoplifting102.510.00%
Robbery91.800.00%
Vehicle crime91.620.00%
Bicycle theft61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Drugs30.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 199 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20244
May 20249
April 202439
March 202416
January 202427
December 202322
November 202318
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
April 202435
January 202432
December 202324
November 202335
October 202340
September 202327

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
September 20234

A total of 253 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 202431
March 20242
January 202435
December 202329
November 202341
October 202340
September 202339

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20244
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202411
December 202319
November 202314
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202422
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20245
April 202410
January 202416
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202422
July 20244
May 20245
April 202437
March 20245
January 202435
December 202336
November 202336
October 202332
September 202348

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 202410
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 1RX 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
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 7. Highbury Place
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Morgan Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Palmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bryantwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 19. Tinniswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Ringcroft Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Fergus Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Highbury Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Drayton Park
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 28. Courtney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Highbury Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Swan Yard
    Total1
    Theft from the person1