BIRCHMORE WALK, N5 2TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2TJ

BIRCHMORE WALK, N5 2TJ, Islington has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.12 per 1,000 population. This N5 2TJ 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 2TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2TJ, encompassing approximately 8418 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 2TJ area, explore the N5 2TJ Area information page.
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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: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

N5 2TJ 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

BIRCHMORE WALK, N5 2TJ 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3012.12-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences193.56111.11%
Burglary92.2680.00%
Drugs81.07100.00%
Public order70.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83200.00%
Bicycle theft50.71400.00%
Vehicle crime50.5966.67%
Other theft50.59150.00%
Theft from the person40.59-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.040.00%
Theft from the person61.070.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.961700.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.140.00%
Other theft72.020.00%
Theft from the person70.830.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.14190.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.4453.33%
Criminal damage and arson172.73240.00%
Vehicle crime122.0250.00%
Burglary101.4366.67%
Other theft101.19150.00%
Theft from the person91.1928.57%
Robbery41.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences157.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.78-44.44%
Vehicle crime81.19-33.33%
Theft from the person70.9540.00%
Burglary60.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Other theft40.59-33.33%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.62-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.1438.46%
Vehicle crime122.14100.00%
Burglary91.43-10.00%
Other theft61.07-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.71150.00%
Theft from the person50.590.00%
Public order50.5966.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.86-34.21%
Violence and sexual offences132.970.00%
Other theft111.5437.50%
Burglary101.3142.86%
Vehicle crime61.19-14.29%
Theft from the person50.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Public order30.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-80.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.510.00%
Theft from the person101.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.190.00%
Other theft81.190.00%
Burglary70.950.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
April 202417
January 202429
December 202310
November 202318
October 202325
September 202338

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 20241
January 20244
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202418
February 20241
January 202423
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 202417
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 2TJ 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. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Statham Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highbury Quadrant
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 8. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Catherall Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mountgrove Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. King'S Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Clissold Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Vale Row
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Wyatt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Old Stable Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1