HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2DU

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2DU, Islington has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.63 per 1,000 population. This N5 2DU 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 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2DU, encompassing approximately 8268 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 2DU area, explore the N5 2DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

N5 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burma Road with total crimes: 15
  • Collins Road with total crimes: 13
  • Leconfield Road with total crimes: 9

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.6317.24%
Violence and sexual offences284.1147.37%
Criminal damage and arson103.39100.00%
Public order81.21300.00%
Bicycle theft70.97600.00%
Theft from the person70.85-12.50%
Drugs70.8540.00%
Burglary70.8575.00%
Vehicle crime60.85200.00%
Other theft50.7366.67%
Other crime20.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.511800.00%
Theft from the person82.300.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.12-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.92-21.21%
Violence and sexual offences173.14-34.62%
Theft from the person92.060.00%
Vehicle crime71.09-22.22%
Other theft60.8550.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-25.00%
Public order30.36200.00%
Robbery30.36-25.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.03175.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.9973.33%
Criminal damage and arson163.14166.67%
Vehicle crime91.9328.57%
Theft from the person91.0928.57%
Burglary51.090.00%
Robbery40.600.00%
Other theft40.480.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.26-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour121.81-40.00%
Theft from the person71.4540.00%
Vehicle crime70.85-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-45.45%
Burglary50.73-58.33%
Other theft40.600.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.6411.11%
Violence and sexual offences172.42-10.53%
Burglary122.06-14.29%
Vehicle crime121.45140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.45266.67%
Public order51.330.00%
Theft from the person50.60-37.50%
Other theft40.60-73.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8518.75%
Anti-social behaviour182.30-30.77%
Other theft152.1887.50%
Burglary141.81100.00%
Theft from the person81.690.00%
Public order50.9766.67%
Vehicle crime50.60-37.50%
Drugs30.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.930.00%
Vehicle crime81.330.00%
Other theft80.970.00%
Theft from the person80.970.00%
Burglary70.970.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 202416
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 20241
April 202417
January 202426
December 202315
November 202317
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
April 202426
January 202433
December 202312
November 202320
October 202318
September 202326

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 2DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burma Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Collins Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Leconfield Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Springdale Road
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petherton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lidfield Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Statham Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Aden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Carysfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clissold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1