N5 2XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 2XG

N5 2XG, Islington has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This N5 2XG 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 2XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 2XG, encompassing approximately 11542 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

N5 2XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Collins Road with total crimes: 10
  • Highbury Park with total crimes: 6

N5 2XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.1430.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.2531.25%
Criminal damage and arson91.82350.00%
Burglary80.78166.67%
Theft from the person60.6950.00%
Bicycle theft50.520.00%
Vehicle crime50.4325.00%
Drugs40.43100.00%
Public order30.35200.00%
Other theft30.2650.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour204.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.731500.00%
Theft from the person41.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.561300.00%
Other theft81.210.00%
Vehicle crime60.690.00%
Theft from the person50.520.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.7055.56%
Anti-social behaviour212.4323.53%
Criminal damage and arson161.82433.33%
Other theft111.39120.00%
Vehicle crime110.9510.00%
Burglary100.95150.00%
Theft from the person80.8760.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.06-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.56-10.53%
Vehicle crime101.47-16.67%
Other theft50.8766.67%
Theft from the person50.4325.00%
Burglary40.43-60.00%
Robbery30.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-50.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.8411.11%
Anti-social behaviour191.7311.76%
Vehicle crime121.65200.00%
Burglary101.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.87100.00%
Theft from the person40.52100.00%
Other theft30.35-80.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences186.93-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour171.56-45.16%
Other theft151.47200.00%
Burglary61.3050.00%
Public order40.52-33.33%
Drugs40.3533.33%
Vehicle crime40.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Shoplifting20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.17-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.690.00%
Vehicle crime81.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.690.00%
Public order60.690.00%
Theft from the person60.520.00%
Other theft50.520.00%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
April 202418
January 202421
December 202317
November 202319
October 202317
September 202331

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 202416
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 12 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
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20241
April 202414
February 20241
January 202428
December 202318
November 202320
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 202315
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Collins Road
    Total10
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Hurlock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Birchmore Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Highbury Quadrant
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Avenell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Elwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Martineau Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1