Crime Rate in Farringdon Without: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farringdon Without

The total recorded crimes in Farringdon Without, City of London, UK in July 2025 are around 360 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farringdon Without crime rate of 11.86 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 Farringdon Without, encompassing approximately 30,358 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (156) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (-76.67% decrease)
Farringdon Without Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 174
  • Holborn with total crimes: 42
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 24

How safe is Farringdon Without?

To understand the safety of Farringdon Without, we need to analyze Farringdon Without crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to City of London:

    • In 2024, Farringdon Without reported a higher crime volume than the City of London average, with 7,992 crimes compared to 7,511. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Farringdon Without witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other areas in the City of London.

    • In 2023, Farringdon Without had fewer crimes than the City of London average, with 7,248 crimes compared to 7,281. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Farringdon Without witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other areas in the City of London.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in City of London, Farringdon Without has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Farringdon Without Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Farringdon Without has recorded 360 crimes with crime rate of 11.86 ranking 1th out of 4 in the City of London, UK

In 2024, the total Farringdon Without crimes were 7,992. The crime rate of Farringdon Without in 2024 was 263.26 (year) or 21.94 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the City of London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farringdon Without were around 7,248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 238.75 (year) or 19.90 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the City of London.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farringdon Without)CrimesRank (Farringdon Without)CrimesRank (Farringdon Without)
Walbrook357 224,543 124,423 1
Portsoken51 42,754 32,586 3
Cripplegate57 32,061 41,959 4
AldersgateNA NA206 5188 5

Farringdon Without Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 156 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (180 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (174 cases).

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (168 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (120 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (234 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (150 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (198 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (102 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 222 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 120 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (132 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 138 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 126 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (204 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1026 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 114.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 2025156
May 202590
April 2025150
March 2025102
February 202596
January 2025114
December 2024126
November 2024132

A total of 1518 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 168.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 2025180
May 2025168
April 2025234
March 2025198
February 2025222
January 2025132
December 2024138
November 2024204

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202530
May 202530
April 202530
March 202518
February 202518
January 202524
December 202418
November 202430

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202518
May 202512
April 202530
March 202518
February 202512
January 202518
December 202436
November 202448

A total of 816 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 90.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025156
June 2025174
May 202572
April 2025126
March 202566
February 202548
January 202572
December 202454
November 202448

A total of 432 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202566
May 202572
April 202548
March 202554
February 202572
January 202560
December 202424
November 202430

A total of 468 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202578
May 202548
April 202554
March 202548
February 202524
January 202566
December 202454
November 202472

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 202512
March 202524
February 202518
January 202524

A total of 852 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 94.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 2025120
May 2025120
April 2025138
March 202596
February 2025120
January 202554
December 2024102
November 202496

A total of 114 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202524
May 202512
April 20256
March 202530
February 202512
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246

A total of 216 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202530
May 202536
April 202548
March 202542
February 20256
January 202512
December 202418
November 202412

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20256
November 202412

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
April 202512
March 202518
December 20246
November 20246

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
February 202518
November 202412

High Crime Locations Farringdon Without in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Farringdon Without postcode area is presented below.

1. Southampton Buildings (Map)
Total174
Shoplifting138
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson12
Robbery6
2. Holborn (Map)
Total42
Other theft18
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Robbery6
Theft from the person6
4. Kingscote Street (Map)
Total18
Other theft12
Shoplifting6
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person18
6. Grand Avenue (Map)
Total12
Drugs12
7. Montague Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
8. Hosier Lane (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person6
9. Pageantmaster Court (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person6
10. City Thameslink (Map)
Total6
Burglary6

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