N5 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2LB

N5 2LB, Islington has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.89 per 1,000 population. This N5 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2LB, encompassing approximately 4530 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

N5 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Collins Road with total crimes: 13
  • Spensley Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Statham Grove with total crimes: 6

N5 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.8936.36%
Anti-social behaviour103.31-61.54%
Drugs72.21133.33%
Public order71.54250.00%
Other theft61.54100.00%
Theft from the person61.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32150.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.741000.00%
Burglary52.430.00%
Theft from the person41.100.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
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 offences10.220.00%

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.7616.67%
Violence and sexual offences204.63-4.76%
Other theft104.4125.00%
Shoplifting92.2150.00%
Theft from the person61.99-14.29%
Robbery51.320.00%
Burglary51.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.10-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.88-50.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour184.6338.46%
Vehicle crime93.9750.00%
Burglary81.99-20.00%
Other theft81.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.77250.00%
Theft from the person71.5475.00%
Shoplifting61.54200.00%
Robbery51.320.00%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.97-27.78%
Burglary102.870.00%
Other theft62.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.32-25.00%
Theft from the person41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-66.67%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.62-37.93%
Burglary103.97150.00%
Vehicle crime82.21-11.11%
Other theft71.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Public order51.3266.67%
Theft from the person41.10-33.33%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2917.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.400.00%
Vehicle crime92.210.00%
Other theft71.990.00%
Theft from the person61.540.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202426
April 202421
January 202418
December 202313
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
April 202420
January 202421
December 202318
November 202330
October 202310

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 2LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Collins Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spensley Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Statham Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shelford Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Murrain Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Green Lanes
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mountgrove Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Casbeard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Piano Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenway Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Digby Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brownswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Vale Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Wyatt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Stable Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1