BALFOUR ROAD, N5 2HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2HB

BALFOUR ROAD, N5 2HB, Islington has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This N5 2HB 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 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2HB, encompassing approximately 9194 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

N5 2HB 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

BALFOUR ROAD, N5 2HB 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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3312.5126.92%
Violence and sexual offences253.5931.58%
Other theft82.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.87166.67%
Public order80.87166.67%
Vehicle crime70.8775.00%
Theft from the person70.7616.67%
Bicycle theft60.76500.00%
Drugs60.65100.00%
Burglary40.6533.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.831800.00%
Theft from the person62.070.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.96-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour131.63-55.17%
Theft from the person111.4110.00%
Vehicle crime61.20-25.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Burglary40.65-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Public order20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.42141.67%
Violence and sexual offences233.1543.75%
Criminal damage and arson122.50140.00%
Theft from the person101.3125.00%
Vehicle crime81.0960.00%
Other theft60.87200.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Robbery30.33200.00%
Bicycle theft30.33200.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.740.00%
Theft from the person81.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-44.44%
Burglary50.54-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.54-64.29%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Other theft20.33-60.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.37-27.27%
Vehicle crime141.74133.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.520.00%
Burglary91.31-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson90.98200.00%
Public order60.98-33.33%
Theft from the person50.65-37.50%
Other theft50.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.2037.50%
Other theft152.39114.29%
Burglary131.63116.67%
Anti-social behaviour121.41-40.00%
Public order91.31350.00%
Theft from the person80.9833.33%
Vehicle crime60.87-25.00%
Drugs50.65-28.57%
Shoplifting30.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.180.00%
Vehicle crime81.740.00%
Drugs70.870.00%
Other theft70.760.00%
Theft from the person60.760.00%
Shoplifting60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 20241
April 202415
January 202423
December 202316
November 202316
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202413
January 202429
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 2HB 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ferntower Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beresford Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery1
    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. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Seaforth Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Holmcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Aden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1