N5 2EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2EQ

N5 2EQ, Islington has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.83 per 1,000 population. This N5 2EQ 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 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2EQ, encompassing approximately 6170 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

N5 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14
  • Highbury Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Highbury Place with total crimes: 9

N5 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.8342.86%
Anti-social behaviour183.24100.00%
Theft from the person132.92160.00%
Robbery132.11333.33%
Other theft122.11500.00%
Bicycle theft111.941000.00%
Public order51.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Shoplifting40.65100.00%
Vehicle crime40.65300.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.461300.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.270.00%
Theft from the person51.46400.00%
Public order40.81300.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other theft20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Public order10.16-83.33%
Robbery10.16-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.16-95.45%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.610.00%
Theft from the person203.57900.00%
Other theft93.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.460.00%
Public order61.460.00%
Robbery50.970.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.32-84.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.12114.29%
Violence and sexual offences224.8615.79%
Theft from the person133.5762.50%
Robbery122.1133.33%
Shoplifting121.94100.00%
Other theft71.940.00%
Burglary51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.81150.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Public order20.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-90.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.0726.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.08-51.72%
Bicycle theft102.27900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6212.50%
Robbery91.46200.00%
Theft from the person81.46-20.00%
Public order81.30-11.11%
Other theft71.30-63.16%
Shoplifting61.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-81.82%
Burglary10.32-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2918.4816.00%
Other theft194.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.08-6.25%
Vehicle crime112.43450.00%
Theft from the person101.78400.00%
Public order91.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4660.00%
Burglary61.30100.00%
Robbery30.97-40.00%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.880.00%
Other theft194.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.080.00%
Public order92.590.00%
Robbery51.460.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Drugs40.810.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
April 202420
March 20242
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 20249
January 202430
December 202314
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 202310
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
January 202422
December 202319
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20236
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 202311
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highbury Place
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calabria Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Grosvenor Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 12. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Beresford Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Grange Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Fergus Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Harecourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. A1199
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Seaforth Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Highbury Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Corsica Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Paul'S Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Douglas Road North
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Holmcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1