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

Overview of Crime in N5 2HD

BALFOUR ROAD, N5 2HD, Islington has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population. This N5 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2HD, encompassing approximately 9147 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 2HD area, explore the N5 2HD 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 (25.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

N5 2HD 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 2HD 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.5625.93%
Violence and sexual offences273.7212.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.95200.00%
Theft from the person80.9814.29%
Public order80.87166.67%
Vehicle crime70.8775.00%
Other theft70.77250.00%
Bicycle theft70.77600.00%
Drugs70.77133.33%
Burglary70.7775.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.952300.00%
Theft from the person72.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Burglary40.440.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
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 offences10.11-94.12%

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 behaviour188.09-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences171.97-37.04%
Theft from the person111.860.00%
Vehicle crime71.20-12.50%
Other theft60.7720.00%
Robbery40.6633.33%
Burglary40.4433.33%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.46142.86%
Violence and sexual offences273.7258.82%
Criminal damage and arson152.95275.00%
Theft from the person111.6437.50%
Vehicle crime81.200.00%
Other theft50.8766.67%
Drugs30.550.00%
Robbery30.33200.00%
Burglary30.33-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.21-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.86-26.32%
Theft from the person81.5333.33%
Vehicle crime80.87-42.86%
Burglary50.87-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-60.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Other theft30.33-25.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.06-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour192.195.56%
Vehicle crime142.08180.00%
Burglary111.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.20233.33%
Public order61.09-33.33%
Theft from the person60.66-14.29%
Other theft40.66-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.594.76%
Anti-social behaviour182.40-35.71%
Other theft161.97128.57%
Burglary111.7583.33%
Public order91.20200.00%
Theft from the person70.98-12.50%
Drugs50.7725.00%
Vehicle crime50.55-44.44%
Shoplifting30.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.3350.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.300.00%
Vehicle crime91.200.00%
Theft from the person80.980.00%
Other theft70.870.00%
Shoplifting60.770.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202314
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 20241
April 202417
January 202427
December 202317
November 202320
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 202415
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
April 202418
January 202434
December 202314
November 202319
October 202318
September 202328

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 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 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236

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 2HD 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Seaforth Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Holmcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1