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

Overview of Crime in N5 2HG

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2HG, Islington has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population. This N5 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2HG, encompassing approximately 8270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

N5 2HG 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

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2HG 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 behaviour3314.513.12%
Violence and sexual offences263.9923.81%
Criminal damage and arson103.14150.00%
Other theft81.21166.67%
Theft from the person80.970.00%
Public order80.97300.00%
Bicycle theft70.97600.00%
Drugs70.8540.00%
Vehicle crime60.85100.00%
Burglary50.7366.67%
Other crime20.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour329.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.872000.00%
Theft from the person82.540.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.19-26.92%
Violence and sexual offences172.30-32.00%
Theft from the person112.0610.00%
Other theft71.3340.00%
Vehicle crime60.85-33.33%
Burglary50.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-40.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson153.02114.29%
Theft from the person101.8125.00%
Vehicle crime91.2128.57%
Burglary51.090.00%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences157.62-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour131.81-18.75%
Theft from the person81.5760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.97-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.85-53.33%
Burglary50.85-50.00%
Other theft40.60-20.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.28-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.300.00%
Vehicle crime151.93114.29%
Burglary101.81-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.21233.33%
Theft from the person51.21-37.50%
Other theft50.60-66.67%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.0942.86%
Anti-social behaviour162.42-30.43%
Other theft151.9387.50%
Burglary131.8185.71%
Theft from the person81.5733.33%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Public order50.8566.67%
Drugs30.60-62.50%
Shoplifting30.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Drugs81.210.00%
Other theft80.970.00%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Shoplifting60.850.00%
Theft from the person60.730.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
April 202419
January 202426
December 202313
November 202316
October 202316
September 202323

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 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20241
April 202417
January 202425
December 202315
November 202319
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20245
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202315
October 20237
September 20237

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 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 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
October 20233
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 2HG 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. Ferntower Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    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. 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. Aden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Clissold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1