HIGHBURY QUADRANT, N5 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2SZ

HIGHBURY QUADRANT, N5 2SZ, Islington has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.79 per 1,000 population. This N5 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2SZ, encompassing approximately 5137 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

N5 2SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Collins Road with total crimes: 13
  • Statham Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Shelford Place with total crimes: 6

HIGHBURY QUADRANT, N5 2SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.7990.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.70-50.00%
Theft from the person62.5350.00%
Drugs61.17100.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Other theft50.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97400.00%
Public order50.97400.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.06900.00%
Burglary51.950.00%
Theft from the person40.970.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.19-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.7416.67%
Violence and sexual offences194.09-17.39%
Other theft113.7037.50%
Shoplifting92.1450.00%
Theft from the person71.75-12.50%
Robbery61.3620.00%
Vehicle crime51.17-50.00%
Burglary50.97-50.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.6027.78%
Anti-social behaviour184.4828.57%
Criminal damage and arson163.50433.33%
Burglary103.11-9.09%
Vehicle crime101.9525.00%
Theft from the person81.9560.00%
Other theft81.5633.33%
Shoplifting61.56200.00%
Robbery51.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.62-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour143.50-22.22%
Burglary112.7210.00%
Vehicle crime82.14-11.11%
Other theft61.56-25.00%
Theft from the person51.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.85220.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.23-40.00%
Burglary103.50100.00%
Vehicle crime91.950.00%
Other theft81.7514.29%
Public order71.5675.00%
Theft from the person61.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17100.00%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.1525.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.84-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.9528.57%
Other theft71.75-41.67%
Theft from the person61.360.00%
Burglary51.17400.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.58-25.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.670.00%
Other theft122.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.340.00%
Vehicle crime71.360.00%
Theft from the person61.360.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202426
April 202421
January 202418
December 202314
November 202318
October 202330
September 202324

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20241
April 202419
January 202423
December 202318
November 202332
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 202416
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 2SZ 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. Statham Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shelford Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 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. Chatterton Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Casbeard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Greenway Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Digby Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Brownswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Vale Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Wyatt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Stable Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1