BLACKTHORN AVENUE, N7 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N7 8AH

BLACKTHORN AVENUE, N7 8AH, Islington has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.20 per 1,000 population. This N7 8AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N7 postcode area, which has experienced 582 crimes and a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N7 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N7 8AH, encompassing approximately 5784 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (975.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)

N7 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roman Way with total crimes: 19
  • Highbury And Islington (Station) with total crimes: 11
  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 9

BLACKTHORN AVENUE, N7 8AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences438.13975.00%
Public order137.43333.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.25250.00%
Other crime51.210.00%
Theft from the person50.860.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53.28-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-50.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Public order30.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs106.910.00%
Theft from the person101.73-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.73-81.82%
Public order71.38-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Robbery20.35-75.00%
Other theft10.35-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4632.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences447.95780.00%
Theft from the person257.6147.06%
Public order154.32400.00%
Vehicle crime132.590.00%
Shoplifting132.250.00%
Other theft112.25450.00%
Robbery81.900.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175.36-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences52.94-87.50%
Public order30.86-70.00%
Drugs20.52-66.67%
Other theft20.35-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.35-31.03%
Theft from the person216.9123.53%
Anti-social behaviour203.63-25.93%
Other theft193.4658.33%
Robbery143.28366.67%
Public order102.42-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson91.7328.57%
Shoplifting81.5633.33%
Drugs61.3820.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Other crime50.86-28.57%
Burglary30.86-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5830.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.0350.00%
Public order184.67-5.26%
Theft from the person173.1121.43%
Other theft122.94-42.86%
Burglary72.0775.00%
Other crime71.21-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.21-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.21200.00%
Shoplifting61.04-14.29%
Drugs51.04-37.50%
Robbery30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5829.917.41%
Other theft2110.03-8.70%
Public order193.63171.43%
Anti-social behaviour183.28-37.93%
Theft from the person143.110.00%
Other crime102.42-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.73-38.46%
Drugs81.380.00%
Shoplifting71.3840.00%
Burglary41.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Robbery20.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5433.88-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour299.34-17.14%
Other crime245.01166.67%
Other theft234.1527.78%
Theft from the person143.98-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson132.42116.67%
Drugs82.2533.33%
Public order71.38-22.22%
Robbery61.2120.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-44.44%
Burglary50.86-16.67%
Shoplifting50.86-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.86-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5832.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour3510.030.00%
Other theft186.050.00%
Theft from the person153.110.00%
Public order92.590.00%
Vehicle crime91.560.00%
Other crime91.560.00%
Burglary61.560.00%
Drugs61.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Shoplifting61.040.00%
Robbery51.040.00%
Bicycle theft50.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202446
January 202420
December 202327
November 202318
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 20244
May 20248
April 202444
March 20245
January 202440
December 202358
November 202358
October 202354
September 202358

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 202410
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 202324
September 20239

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20243
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 202414
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
May 202410
April 202425
March 202417
January 202421
December 202317
November 202314
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 202411
March 20242
January 202419
December 202312
November 202321
October 202323
September 202318

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the N7 8AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Roman Way
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Highbury And Islington (Station)
    Total11
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hampton Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orleston Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 5. Sheringham Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 6. Holloway Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Compton Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Drummond Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Belitha Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 11. Furlong Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Digswell Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laycock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Ellington Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crossley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Armour Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Fortuna Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Haslam Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Highbury Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Swan Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Lough Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jupiter Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vulcan Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Huntingdon Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bridgeman Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. The Courtyard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lofting Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Morland Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Islington Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1