N5 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N5 9AX

N5 9AX, Islington has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This N5 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N5 9AX, encompassing approximately 10245 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the N5 9AX area, explore the N5 9AX 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 (52.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

N5 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elfort Road with total crimes: 11
  • Highbury Park with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

N5 9AX 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.4952.94%
Violence and sexual offences182.540.00%
Bicycle theft71.760.00%
Burglary70.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.68200.00%
Vehicle crime60.5920.00%
Theft from the person50.590.00%
Robbery30.4950.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%

In August 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 offences185.861700.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.760.00%
Theft from the person51.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Burglary40.490.00%
Public order30.3950.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.12-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences152.05-37.50%
Other theft91.46-18.18%
Theft from the person80.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.78-50.00%
Burglary50.59-50.00%
Robbery30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-92.31%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.4268.75%
Violence and sexual offences242.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.34225.00%
Vehicle crime121.2733.33%
Other theft111.17120.00%
Burglary101.07233.33%
Theft from the person100.98150.00%
Robbery40.9833.33%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.735.88%
Anti-social behaviour161.76-30.43%
Vehicle crime91.56-18.18%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-33.33%
Theft from the person40.39-20.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Burglary30.29-72.73%
Public order30.2950.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour238.1021.05%
Violence and sexual offences172.2421.43%
Burglary111.6683.33%
Vehicle crime111.07450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0720.00%
Theft from the person50.59150.00%
Other theft30.49-81.25%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Public order20.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.10-24.00%
Other theft161.85300.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.56-54.84%
Burglary61.3750.00%
Public order60.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-37.50%
Shoplifting50.49-16.67%
Drugs30.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.29200.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.440.00%
Public order70.780.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Shoplifting60.590.00%
Theft from the person40.590.00%
Drugs40.390.00%
Other theft40.390.00%
Burglary40.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
April 202421
January 202427
December 202316
November 202323
October 202319
September 202325

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 20241
April 202415
January 202424
December 202318
November 202317
October 202314
September 202331

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 202316
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N5 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elfort Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Highbury Park
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Jack Walker Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Highbury New Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sotheby Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stavordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Highbury Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Baalbec Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gallia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hamilton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Aberdeen Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Legard Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Elphinstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Roseleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Drayton Park
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Highbury Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Aberdeen Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Highbury Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Kelross Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Aubert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Whistler Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Aberdeen Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Holmcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. De Barowe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Rosa Alba Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Highbury Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Loxford Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Conewood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1