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 March 2025 are around 714 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farringdon Without crime rate of 23.52 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 Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (198) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (102) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Farringdon Without Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 84
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 60
  • Kingscote Street with total crimes: 54

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Farringdon Without has recorded 714 crimes with crime rate of 23.52 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (City of London)CrimesRank (City of London)CrimesRank (City of London)
Walbrook1,647 124,543 124,423 1
Portsoken222 32,754 32,586 3
Cripplegate144 42,061 41,959 4
Aldersgate19 5206 5188 5

Farringdon Without Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (240 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (186 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (156 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (114 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (168 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (102 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (336 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (276 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (180 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (102 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (240 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (150 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1740 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025102
February 202596
January 2025114
December 2024126
November 2024132
October 2024186
September 2024114
August 202472
July 2024102
June 2024276
May 2024180
April 2024240

A total of 1224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 2025120
January 202554
December 2024102
November 202496
October 202496
September 202454
August 2024102
July 202484
June 2024216
May 2024102
April 2024102

A total of 504 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202572
January 202560
December 202424
November 202430
October 202454
September 202442
August 202412
July 202418
June 202448
May 202430
April 202460

A total of 612 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202524
January 202566
December 202454
November 202472
October 202460
September 202460
August 202442
July 202454
June 202460
May 202424
April 202448

A total of 342 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 202518
December 202436
November 202448
October 202430
September 20246
August 202412
July 202436
June 202448
May 202436
April 202442

A total of 2130 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025198
February 2025222
January 2025132
December 2024138
November 2024204
October 2024240
September 2024156
August 2024168
July 202484
June 2024336
May 2024102
April 2024150

A total of 210 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 20256
January 202512
December 202418
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202412
June 202424
May 202430
April 202424

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 202412
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 438 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202524
December 202418
November 202430
October 202424
September 202436
August 202466
July 202430
June 202472
May 202460
April 202442

A total of 606 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202548
January 202572
December 202454
November 202448
October 202442
September 202472
August 202448
July 202430
June 202424
May 202418
April 202484

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202518
January 202524
October 20246
August 202484
July 202430
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 198 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202512
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 202424
September 20246
August 202412
July 202430
June 202424
May 202412
April 202424

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
November 202412
October 202412
September 20246

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202412
September 20246
June 202412

High Crime Locations Farringdon Without in March 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total84
Theft from the person48
Other theft12
Drugs6
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Southampton Buildings (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting48
Other theft6
Theft from the person6
3. Kingscote Street (Map)
Total54
Theft from the person18
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6
Shoplifting6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft12
Theft from the person12
Drugs6
Public order6
5. Pageantmaster Court (Map)
Total36
Theft from the person18
Other theft12
Robbery6
6. Cloth Street (Map)
Total36
Bicycle theft12
Other theft12
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Temple Avenue (Map)
Total30
Theft from the person12
Drugs6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Holborn (Map)
Total30
Burglary12
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Police Station (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person12
Other theft6
Robbery6
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person18
Other theft6

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