HIGHBURY PARK, N5 1TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 1TJ

HIGHBURY PARK, N5 1TJ, Islington has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population. This N5 1TJ 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 1TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1TJ, encompassing approximately 11646 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

N5 1TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elwood Street with total crimes: 5
  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 5
  • Drayton Park with total crimes: 5

HIGHBURY PARK, N5 1TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour234.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.971400.00%
Theft from the person41.290.00%
Burglary40.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Public order10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.551300.00%
Other theft71.200.00%
Theft from the person50.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Burglary40.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson151.80400.00%
Burglary121.29200.00%
Other theft111.0357.14%
Vehicle crime100.940.00%
Theft from the person90.86125.00%
Robbery20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.01-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences161.55-5.88%
Vehicle crime101.37-16.67%
Other theft70.86133.33%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Burglary40.34-69.23%
Robbery30.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-57.14%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.7811.76%
Violence and sexual offences171.630.00%
Burglary131.4662.50%
Vehicle crime121.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0375.00%
Theft from the person40.60100.00%
Other theft30.34-75.00%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.53-46.88%
Violence and sexual offences171.46-19.05%
Other theft121.46140.00%
Burglary81.03100.00%
Drugs40.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.34-50.00%
Public order30.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.26-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Shoplifting20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour328.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.800.00%
Vehicle crime70.690.00%
Public order60.600.00%
Other theft50.520.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Shoplifting40.340.00%
Burglary40.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
April 202418
January 202421
December 202318
November 202319
October 202317
September 202332

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20241
April 202414
February 20241
January 202428
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 202313
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 202415
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Elwood Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Elfort Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Drayton Park
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jack Walker Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hamilton Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kelvin Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Aberdeen Park
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Loxford Gardens
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Legard Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Rosedale Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stavordale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Melody Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hamilton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Highbury Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Aberdeen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kelross Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Highbury New Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Highbury Quadrant
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Birchmore Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Coach House Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1