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

Overview of Crime in N5 2LG

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2LG, Islington has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.78 per 1,000 population. This N5 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2LG, encompassing approximately 4898 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

N5 2LG 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
  • Spensley Walk with total crimes: 7

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.78-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences184.90100.00%
Public order83.67300.00%
Other theft71.63133.33%
Drugs71.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.43100.00%
Theft from the person51.220.00%
Burglary51.02-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.02300.00%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4215.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.570.00%
Burglary61.840.00%
Theft from the person51.220.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.19-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences225.3110.00%
Other theft94.4980.00%
Shoplifting91.8450.00%
Burglary71.84-22.22%
Theft from the person61.43-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.22-28.57%
Robbery51.0225.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.41-60.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3023.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson174.08325.00%
Burglary93.47-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.840.00%
Theft from the person71.43133.33%
Shoplifting61.43200.00%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Robbery41.020.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.09-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour154.08-25.00%
Burglary113.0610.00%
Vehicle crime72.25-22.22%
Other theft51.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Theft from the person30.82-25.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.51-33.33%
Burglary104.0866.67%
Vehicle crime92.0428.57%
Other theft71.840.00%
Public order61.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.22150.00%
Theft from the person41.02-33.33%
Drugs40.82100.00%
Robbery10.82-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.927.14%
Violence and sexual offences96.12-35.71%
Other theft71.84-30.00%
Vehicle crime71.430.00%
Burglary61.43200.00%
Theft from the person61.22-14.29%
Robbery31.22200.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Drugs20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.720.00%
Other theft102.860.00%
Theft from the person72.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.430.00%
Vehicle crime71.430.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202442
April 202426
January 202430
December 202315
November 202320
October 202330
September 202328

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 202417
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202422
January 202420
December 202320
November 202327
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 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 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 2LG 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. Spensley Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Statham Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shelford Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Murrain Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Green Lanes
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mountgrove Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Casbeard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Carysfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clissold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Piano Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greenway Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brownswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wyatt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Old Stable Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1