ORLESTON ROAD, N7 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in N7 8LH

ORLESTON ROAD, N7 8LH, Islington has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.99 per 1,000 population. This N7 8LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader N7 postcode area, which has experienced 819 crimes and a crime rate of 15.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this N7 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around N7 8LH, encompassing approximately 5183 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-22.92% decrease)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (414.29% increase)

N7 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court with total crimes: 23
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Holloway Road with total crimes: 12

ORLESTON ROAD, N7 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3943.9918.18%
Anti-social behaviour377.52-22.92%
Other theft367.14414.29%
Shoplifting336.95312.50%
Theft from the person186.37157.14%
Public order143.4716.67%
Robbery102.70100.00%
Drugs91.93200.00%
Vehicle crime91.74350.00%
Bicycle theft91.74350.00%
Burglary81.7460.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4827.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.26725.00%
Public order126.37500.00%
Shoplifting82.320.00%
Other theft71.54133.33%
Theft from the person71.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35500.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Robbery50.96400.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43.09-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences40.77-20.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Public order20.58-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs106.750.00%
Theft from the person91.93-76.32%
Public order71.74-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences51.35-89.80%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.39-95.83%
Robbery10.19-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4942.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences499.45880.00%
Theft from the person389.45137.50%
Other theft247.331100.00%
Shoplifting184.630.00%
Public order163.47433.33%
Robbery123.090.00%
Bicycle theft42.320.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person165.59-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.09-87.50%
Public order30.96-72.73%
Other theft20.58-93.94%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-88.89%
Drugs10.19-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4041.29-18.37%
Other theft337.7210.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.373.12%
Theft from the person256.378.70%
Shoplifting214.8290.91%
Robbery184.0580.00%
Public order113.47-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.12-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.7460.00%
Drugs61.5420.00%
Burglary41.16-60.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4941.0911.36%
Anti-social behaviour329.4533.33%
Other theft306.17-37.50%
Theft from the person235.7943.75%
Public order204.4425.00%
Shoplifting113.8657.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.120.00%
Burglary101.93100.00%
Robbery101.9366.67%
Bicycle theft81.93166.67%
Drugs51.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.9625.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4836.464.35%
Violence and sexual offences449.2629.41%
Anti-social behaviour248.49-27.27%
Public order164.63300.00%
Theft from the person163.09-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson103.0942.86%
Shoplifting71.93-36.36%
Drugs61.350.00%
Robbery61.16-40.00%
Burglary51.1625.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-57.14%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4636.6621.05%
Violence and sexual offences348.87-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour336.56-10.81%
Theft from the person186.37-10.00%
Shoplifting113.4737.50%
Vehicle crime102.120.00%
Robbery101.930.00%
Bicycle theft71.9316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Drugs61.35-14.29%
Burglary41.16-20.00%
Public order40.77-63.64%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4439.160.00%
Other theft388.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.330.00%
Theft from the person207.140.00%
Public order113.860.00%
Robbery102.120.00%
Vehicle crime101.930.00%
Shoplifting81.930.00%
Drugs71.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Bicycle theft61.350.00%
Burglary51.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20248
April 202418
January 202421
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20244
May 20249
April 202438
March 202416
January 202425
December 202323
November 202316
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202448
April 202449
January 202433
December 202332
November 202324
October 202333
September 202337

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
May 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20242
May 20247
April 202416
March 20243
January 202411
December 202320
November 202316
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 20247
July 20243
May 20241
April 202424
March 20242
January 202433
December 202330
November 202348
October 202346
September 202338

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
July 20244
May 20245
April 202449
March 20245
January 202440
December 202349
November 202344
October 202334
September 202344

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202418
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hampton Court
    Total23
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Holloway Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highbury Crescent
    Total11
    Robbery4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Compton Terrace
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 7. Highbury Place
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Morgan Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Keen'S Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Furlong Road
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Palmer Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Carfree Close
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
  • 14. Sheringham Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Robinswood Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Digswell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Highbury Corner
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Epping Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Drummond Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Assata Mews
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 21. Haslam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Beech Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Davey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Lough Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tinniswood Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Fieldway Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Canonbury Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 28. Compton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Orleston Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Arundel Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1