Crime Rate in Cripplegate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cripplegate

The total recorded crimes in Cripplegate, City of London, UK in May 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cripplegate crime rate of 3.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
Cripplegate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 33
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 27
  • Silk Street with total crimes: 27

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 areas in the City of London.

    • 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 areas in the City of London.

  • 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 May 2025 the Cripplegate has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cripplegate)CrimesRank (Cripplegate)CrimesRank (Cripplegate)
Walbrook1,653 124,543 124,423 1
Farringdon Without684 27,992 27,248 2
Portsoken258 32,754 32,586 3
Aldersgate22 5206 5188 5

Cripplegate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
December 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 384 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202530
March 202521
February 202539
January 202533
December 202430
November 202430
October 202436
September 202418
August 202418
July 202415
June 202454
May 202430

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 150 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202518
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 20243
October 202415
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 20259
February 202515
January 20259
December 202412
November 20249
October 202433
August 202415
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 378 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202533
March 202524
February 202512
January 202521
December 202436
November 202427
October 202436
September 202421
August 202427
July 202427
June 202454
May 202442

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
August 20243
June 202424
May 202424

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 20259
March 202518
February 202518
January 202530
December 202433
November 202448
October 202442
September 20246
August 202421
July 202427
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
December 20243
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202524
February 202524
January 20256
December 202424
November 202433
October 202430
September 202421
August 202421
July 20246
June 202472
May 202424

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
January 20259
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
January 20253
September 20243
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total33
Other theft9
Burglary6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Moor Lane (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
3. Silk Street (Map)
Total27
Bicycle theft15
Other theft6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Aldermanbury (Map)
Total15
Bicycle theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
5. Brackley Street (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Golden Lane (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Beech Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Robbery6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Fann Street (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Other crime3
Theft from the person3
10. Milton Court (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Public order3

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