W1G 7YZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7YZ

W1G 7YZ, Islington has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1G 7YZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7YZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7YZ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

W1G 7YZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Gwynne Place with total crimes: 6

W1G 7YZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences22NA0.00%
Theft from the person14NA0.00%
Shoplifting13NA0.00%
Other theft11NA0.00%
Burglary8NA0.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45NA0.00%
Theft from the person41NA0.00%
Other theft28NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences27NA2600.00%
Shoplifting15NA0.00%
Drugs12NA0.00%
Vehicle crime8NA0.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Robbery5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30NA0.00%
Other theft28NA-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour26NA44.44%
Theft from the person16NA-50.00%
Burglary10NA-28.57%
Vehicle crime10NA66.67%
Drugs9NA80.00%
Public order7NA133.33%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33NA-31.25%
Theft from the person32NA14.29%
Violence and sexual offences30NA11.11%
Anti-social behaviour18NA-45.45%
Burglary14NA40.00%
Vehicle crime6NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-40.00%
Shoplifting6NA50.00%
Drugs5NA400.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48NA29.73%
Anti-social behaviour33NA-10.81%
Theft from the person28NA75.00%
Violence and sexual offences27NA8.00%
Burglary10NA11.11%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Robbery8NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA25.00%
Bicycle theft4NA-33.33%
Shoplifting4NA100.00%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37NA32.14%
Anti-social behaviour37NA23.33%
Violence and sexual offences25NA0.00%
Theft from the person16NA-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA233.33%
Burglary9NA-18.18%
Bicycle theft6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime4NA-20.00%
Public order4NA-42.86%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-66.67%
Shoplifting2NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30NA3.45%
Other theft28NA-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences25NA13.64%
Theft from the person25NA19.05%
Burglary11NA-31.25%
Public order7NA16.67%
Drugs6NA100.00%
Vehicle crime5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA100.00%
Shoplifting4NA-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-50.00%
Robbery2NA-33.33%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour29NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences22NA0.00%
Theft from the person21NA0.00%
Burglary16NA0.00%
Shoplifting10NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Public order6NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA0.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
April 202445
January 202426
December 202318
November 202333
October 202337
September 202330
August 202329

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239
September 202311
August 202316

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
May 20241
April 202427
February 20241
January 202430
December 202330
November 202327
October 202325
September 202325
August 202322

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202441
January 202416
December 202332
November 202328
October 202316
September 202325
August 202321

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202428
January 202428
December 202333
November 202348
October 202337
September 202328
August 202334

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202415
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7YZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 7. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clerkenwell Green
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Clerkenwell Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Ray Street Bridge
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Warner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1