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

Overview of Crime in N5 2HE

BALFOUR ROAD, N5 2HE, Islington has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population. This N5 2HE 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 2HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2HE, encompassing approximately 9097 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

N5 2HE 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 2HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.6410.71%
Violence and sexual offences243.4114.29%
Criminal damage and arson102.64233.33%
Other theft71.10133.33%
Bicycle theft70.77600.00%
Theft from the person70.770.00%
Public order70.77250.00%
Drugs70.7740.00%
Burglary70.7775.00%
Vehicle crime60.77200.00%
Other crime20.660.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour288.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.082000.00%
Theft from the person72.310.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Public order20.220.00%
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 offences10.11-92.86%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.04-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour141.54-48.15%
Theft from the person81.540.00%
Vehicle crime70.88-22.22%
Other theft60.7750.00%
Burglary50.6666.67%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.2192.86%
Violence and sexual offences262.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.86220.00%
Vehicle crime91.7650.00%
Theft from the person80.9914.29%
Other theft40.8833.33%
Robbery30.440.00%
Burglary30.33-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.27-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences131.54-31.58%
Theft from the person71.4340.00%
Vehicle crime60.77-53.85%
Burglary50.66-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-28.57%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.0911.76%
Vehicle crime132.09160.00%
Burglary91.43-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson70.99133.33%
Theft from the person50.77-16.67%
Public order40.55-20.00%
Other theft40.44-73.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3311.76%
Anti-social behaviour172.09-37.04%
Other theft151.87114.29%
Burglary131.6585.71%
Theft from the person61.43-14.29%
Public order50.6666.67%
Vehicle crime50.55-44.44%
Drugs30.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.33200.00%
Shoplifting20.33-50.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.870.00%
Vehicle crime91.210.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Theft from the person70.770.00%
Burglary70.770.00%
Shoplifting40.770.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 20241
April 202414
January 202426
December 202313
November 202319
October 202319
September 202317

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
January 202416
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
April 202414
January 202427
December 202314
November 202319
October 202317
September 202327

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232

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 2HE 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. Statham Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Seaforth Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Highbury Quadrant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Clissold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1