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

Overview of Crime in N5 1UB

HIGHBURY PARK, N5 1UB, Islington has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This N5 1UB 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 1UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 1UB, encompassing approximately 11267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

N5 1UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Highbury Park with total crimes: 6
  • Hurlock Street with total crimes: 5

HIGHBURY PARK, N5 1UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.164.17%
Violence and sexual offences202.2266.67%
Burglary111.7757.14%
Criminal damage and arson90.98200.00%
Vehicle crime50.8025.00%
Bicycle theft40.44300.00%
Public order40.350.00%
Theft from the person30.3550.00%
Drugs30.2750.00%
Other theft30.27200.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour245.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.130.00%
Burglary71.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.18-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.860.00%
Other theft91.330.00%
Theft from the person80.80700.00%
Burglary80.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.2955.56%
Anti-social behaviour242.4860.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.13350.00%
Other theft111.60175.00%
Burglary100.9842.86%
Vehicle crime90.89-25.00%
Theft from the person80.8014.29%
Bicycle theft40.71300.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.57-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.60-31.82%
Vehicle crime121.33-14.29%
Theft from the person71.06-30.00%
Burglary70.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-20.00%
Other theft40.35-20.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.09-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.08-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences201.955.26%
Vehicle crime141.7740.00%
Theft from the person101.24150.00%
Burglary70.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.6266.67%
Other theft50.44-54.55%
Public order50.4466.67%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.7518.75%
Other theft111.6937.50%
Vehicle crime100.9825.00%
Burglary80.8933.33%
Bicycle theft50.71400.00%
Theft from the person40.440.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-72.73%
Public order30.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.420.00%
Other theft80.980.00%
Vehicle crime80.710.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Burglary60.530.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
May 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 202428
December 202318
November 202320
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
April 202421
January 202424
December 202315
November 202322
October 202331
September 202331

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 202418
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Tannington Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chatterton Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Mountgrove Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Highbury Quadrant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Rumsey Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gillespie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1