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 February 2026 are around 870 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farringdon Without crime rate of 28.66 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 Feb were:

  • Other theft: (204) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (174) incidents (107.14% increase)
  • Drugs: (90) incidents (36.36% increase)
Farringdon Without Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingscote Street with total crimes: 120
  • Bride Lane with total crimes: 108
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 84

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Farringdon Without)CrimesRank (Farringdon Without)CrimesRank (Farringdon Without)
WalbrookNA NA24,543 124,423 1
PortsokenNA NA2,754 32,586 3
CripplegateNA NA2,061 41,959 4
AldersgateNA NA206 5188 5

Farringdon Without Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 204 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 174 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (156 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 96 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (204 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (312 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (150 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (240 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (144 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (156 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202660
January 20266
December 202518
November 20256
October 202524
August 202560
July 20256
June 202524
May 202512
April 20256
March 202530
February 202512

A total of 438 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 202666
December 202518
November 202536
October 202512
September 202518
August 202524
July 202512
June 202530
May 202536
April 202548
March 202542
February 20256

A total of 1884 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026204
January 2026156
December 202596
November 2025204
October 2025312
September 2025102
August 2025156
July 202560
June 2025156
May 202590
April 2025150
March 2025102
February 202596

A total of 648 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202684
January 202642
December 202542
November 202578
October 202524
September 202554
August 202548
July 202524
June 202578
May 202548
April 202554
March 202548
February 202524

A total of 1944 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 149.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026174
January 202684
December 202590
November 202572
October 2025138
September 2025144
August 2025198
July 202542
June 2025180
May 2025168
April 2025234
March 2025198
February 2025222

A total of 1218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 202666
December 2025114
November 202596
October 2025102
September 202554
August 202596
July 20256
June 2025120
May 2025120
April 2025138
March 202596
February 2025120

A total of 378 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202666
December 202542
November 202512
October 202524
September 202560
August 202536
July 202524
June 202518
May 202512
April 202530
March 202518
February 202512

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202630
November 202518
October 20256
September 202524
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 202512
March 202524
February 202518

A total of 1578 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 121.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 2026126
December 202560
November 2025126
October 2025150
September 2025240
August 2025144
July 2025156
June 2025174
May 202572
April 2025126
March 202566
February 202548

A total of 636 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202660
December 202560
November 202530
October 202584
September 202536
August 202518
July 20256
June 202566
May 202572
April 202548
March 202554
February 202572

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
October 20256
August 20256
May 20256
April 20256
February 202518

A total of 288 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202612
December 202524
November 202524
October 202524
September 202536
August 202518
July 202518
June 202530
May 202530
April 202530
March 202518
February 202518

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202512
November 202536
October 20256
September 20256
August 202512
June 202512
April 202512
March 202518

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
November 20256
October 20256
June 20256
May 20256

High Crime Locations Farringdon Without in February 2026

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

1. Kingscote Street (Map)
Total120
Theft from the person42
Shoplifting30
Other theft18
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft6
Robbery6
2. Bride Lane (Map)
Total108
Drugs48
Other theft42
Theft from the person12
Burglary6
3. Southampton Buildings (Map)
Total84
Shoplifting30
Theft from the person18
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Robbery6
4. Giltspur Street (Map)
Total60
Bicycle theft12
Other theft12
Public order12
Theft from the person12
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Temple Avenue (Map)
Total60
Drugs12
Other theft12
Theft from the person12
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime6
Public order6
6. Holborn (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting24
Other theft12
Theft from the person12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total48
Other theft30
Bicycle theft12
Burglary6
8. Cloth Fair (Map)
Total42
Bicycle theft12
Burglary12
Drugs6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Police Station (Map)
Total30
Other theft18
Theft from the person12
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total30
Theft from the person18
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6

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