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

Overview of Crime in N5 2EY

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2EY, Islington has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This N5 2EY 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 2EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2EY, encompassing approximately 8885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

N5 2EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burma Road with total crimes: 15
  • Beresford Road with total crimes: 10
  • Collins Road with total crimes: 10

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour3313.05-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences263.7152.94%
Vehicle crime102.93150.00%
Other theft81.13166.67%
Theft from the person80.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.90250.00%
Drugs70.79133.33%
Bicycle theft60.79500.00%
Public order50.6825.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Burglary20.23-50.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.051600.00%
Theft from the person81.91700.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Public order40.45300.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Other theft30.45200.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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 theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

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 theft10.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.11-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.030.00%
Theft from the person161.91700.00%
Other theft71.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.790.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.23-86.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3514.9784.21%
Violence and sexual offences303.947.14%
Criminal damage and arson153.3887.50%
Theft from the person151.6950.00%
Vehicle crime111.6937.50%
Burglary71.24-12.50%
Other theft70.7940.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Drugs40.45300.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.15-17.39%
Theft from the person102.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime80.90-38.46%
Burglary80.90-20.00%
Other theft50.90-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Public order40.45-60.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.2753.33%
Violence and sexual offences212.59-8.70%
Vehicle crime132.3685.71%
Theft from the person101.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.1342.86%
Public order101.13-16.67%
Burglary101.13-33.33%
Other theft81.13-55.56%
Bicycle theft10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.11-80.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.404.55%
Other theft182.59200.00%
Theft from the person152.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.69-31.82%
Burglary151.69150.00%
Public order121.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35250.00%
Vehicle crime70.790.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Shoplifting40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.480.00%
Vehicle crime72.480.00%
Other theft60.790.00%
Theft from the person60.680.00%
Burglary60.680.00%
Shoplifting60.680.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
January 202430
December 202328
November 202321
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
April 202418
January 202435
December 202319
November 202323
October 202315
September 202322

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202318
September 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2EY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burma Road
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beresford Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Collins Road
    Total10
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Leconfield Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Springdale Road
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Grosvenor Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Petherton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lidfield Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Ferntower Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Beresford Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hedley Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Heaven Tree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Winston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Seaforth Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highbury Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Pyrland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Holmcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Aden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1