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

Overview of Crime in N5 2LJ

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2LJ, Islington has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.73 per 1,000 population. This N5 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2LJ, encompassing approximately 7864 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

N5 2LJ 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
  • Springdale Road with total crimes: 9

HIGHBURY NEW PARK, N5 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.73-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences253.81108.33%
Drugs93.1880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.14166.67%
Public order71.02250.00%
Burglary70.89133.33%
Bicycle theft50.89400.00%
Vehicle crime50.64150.00%
Other theft50.64150.00%
Theft from the person40.64-42.86%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour349.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.320.00%
Theft from the person71.530.00%
Drugs50.890.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.30-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences172.92-29.17%
Theft from the person102.1642.86%
Burglary71.270.00%
Vehicle crime70.89-22.22%
Other theft60.89-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.7633.33%
Public order30.51200.00%
Robbery30.38-25.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3214.11220.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.05166.67%
Vehicle crime92.0312.50%
Burglary71.14-12.50%
Other theft70.8975.00%
Theft from the person70.8940.00%
Robbery40.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.63-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour102.03-47.37%
Burglary81.27-38.46%
Vehicle crime81.02-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-25.00%
Theft from the person50.7625.00%
Other theft40.64-42.86%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Public order10.25-75.00%

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 offences1911.575.56%
Anti-social behaviour192.42-9.52%
Burglary132.428.33%
Vehicle crime131.65160.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.65100.00%
Other theft71.02-41.67%
Theft from the person40.89-33.33%
Public order40.5133.33%
Drugs30.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.70-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences182.6728.57%
Burglary122.2950.00%
Other theft121.5371.43%
Theft from the person61.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.64-60.00%
Drugs40.5133.33%
Bicycle theft40.51300.00%
Public order30.51-25.00%
Robbery30.38200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.430.00%
Theft from the person101.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.270.00%
Burglary81.270.00%
Vehicle crime71.020.00%
Other theft70.890.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
April 202423
January 202432
December 202310
November 202319
October 202321
September 202327

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202417
January 202424
December 202316
November 202319
October 202318
September 202314

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 20248
August 20243
January 202416
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 2LJ 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. Springdale Road
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leconfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other 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. Shelford Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Carysfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clissold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Piano Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Wyatt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Old Stable Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1