Crime Rate in Cripplegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cripplegate

The total recorded crimes in Cripplegate, City of London, UK in March 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cripplegate crime rate of 2.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cripplegate, encompassing approximately 58,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Cripplegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 39
  • Milton Court with total crimes: 24
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

How safe is Cripplegate?

To understand the safety of Cripplegate, we need to analyze Cripplegate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to City of London:

    • In 2024, Cripplegate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the City of London average, with 2061 crimes compared to 7511.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cripplegate recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cripplegate had fewer crimes than the City of London average, with 1,959 crimes compared to 7,281. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cripplegate recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in City of London, Cripplegate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cripplegate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cripplegate has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 4th out of 4 in the City of London, UK

In 2024, the total Cripplegate crimes were 2,061. The crime rate of Cripplegate in 2024 was 34.98 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the City of London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cripplegate were around 1,959 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.24 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the City of London.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (City of London)CrimesRank (City of London)CrimesRank (City of London)
Walbrook1,647 124,543 124,423 1
Farringdon Without714 27,992 27,248 2
Portsoken222 32,754 32,586 3
Aldersgate19 5206 5188 5

Cripplegate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (72 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
December 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202418
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 387 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202512
January 202521
December 202436
November 202427
October 202436
September 202421
August 202427
July 202427
June 202454
May 202442
April 202460

A total of 114 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 20243
October 202415
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 202418
April 20246

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202530
December 202433
November 202448
October 202442
September 20246
August 202421
July 202427
June 202430
May 202418
April 202436

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
August 20243
June 202424
May 202424
April 20246

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 202412
August 20249
April 20243

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 202512
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202539
January 202533
December 202430
November 202430
October 202436
September 202418
August 202418
July 202415
June 202454
May 202430
April 202424

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 20259
December 202412
November 20249
October 202433
August 202415
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 20256
December 202424
November 202433
October 202430
September 202421
August 202421
July 20246
June 202472
May 202424
April 202439

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20259
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
April 20246

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20243
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Cripplegate in March 2025

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

1. Moor Lane (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting21
Public order9
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Milton Court (Map)
Total24
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
4. Silk Street (Map)
Total12
Bicycle theft9
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Goswell Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Aldermanbury (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
7. Golden Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
9. Noble Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
10. Golden Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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