MOUNTGROVE ROAD, N5 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2LX

MOUNTGROVE ROAD, N5 2LX, Islington has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This N5 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2LX, encompassing approximately 5592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

N5 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbury Quadrant with total crimes: 6
  • Hurlock Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sotheby Road with total crimes: 4

MOUNTGROVE ROAD, N5 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.5277.78%
Anti-social behaviour142.86-48.15%
Burglary102.5042.86%
Theft from the person71.7940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25150.00%
Vehicle crime50.8925.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Robbery30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.83800.00%
Burglary71.610.00%
Theft from the person51.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.472000.00%
Other theft133.750.00%
Shoplifting92.320.00%
Theft from the person81.610.00%
Burglary71.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.250.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.9258.82%
Anti-social behaviour254.8347.06%
Theft from the person114.4737.50%
Other theft101.9711.11%
Vehicle crime101.790.00%
Burglary91.79-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson71.61133.33%
Shoplifting61.25200.00%
Bicycle theft41.07300.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Drugs20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.73-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences173.04-45.16%
Burglary133.0444.44%
Vehicle crime102.32-23.08%
Other theft91.790.00%
Theft from the person81.61-27.27%
Drugs41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.74106.67%
Anti-social behaviour245.54-44.19%
Vehicle crime134.2930.00%
Theft from the person112.32-8.33%
Burglary91.9750.00%
Other theft91.61-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.61133.33%
Public order51.2525.00%
Robbery40.89100.00%
Drugs20.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4320.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.69-16.67%
Theft from the person122.6871.43%
Vehicle crime102.15-9.09%
Other theft101.7911.11%
Burglary61.79100.00%
Bicycle theft51.0766.67%
Drugs40.89300.00%
Public order40.72-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-50.00%
Robbery20.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4320.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.690.00%
Vehicle crime113.220.00%
Other theft91.970.00%
Public order71.610.00%
Theft from the person71.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.250.00%
Robbery61.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 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 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
April 202425
January 202425
December 202317
November 202324
October 202343
September 202343

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
April 202421
February 20241
January 202427
December 202317
November 202331
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Somerfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Murrain Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chatterton Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Green Lanes
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Heron Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mountgrove Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rumsey Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Finsbury Park Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Ambler Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Casbeard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gillespie Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chatterton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Blackstock Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Vivian Comma Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Romilly Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Digby Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Myddleton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Brownswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Vale Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1