City Centre Crime Data, Postcodes, Census & Livability Index
Find the complete list of City Centre ward postcodes & properties. View information about the amenities available in the ward, census, crime statistics, etc.
This article also covers valuable insights regarding safety and the cost of living in the neighbourhood of City Centre. Whether you're a resident or considering moving to City Centre, the information below will guide you to make an informed decision.
You can also use our interactive map to access detailed information regarding recent crimes, public transport, nearby schools, police stations, postcodes, etc.
Summary
- City Centre is a ward in the City of Edinburgh District.
- City Centre has 1238 active postcodes and has a population of 30584.
- There are 14714 properties in the neighbourhood of City Centre.
- The City of Edinburgh District has 16 other wards.
- 247 Non-sexual crimes of violence Crimes have been Reported in the ward in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Find a detailed overview of the most reported crime types in the chart below.
- Get access to the latest Crime Data for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Livability Index
Discover the livability index of City Centre, calculated by evaluating factors such as safety, property prices, nearby amenities, and more. Our analysis rates the ward at 71, indicating a very good level of livability.
Population
30,584
Households
14,714
Total Crimes
(FY 2022/2023)
3,879
Crimes per 1000 Population
127
Map of City Centre Ward - Postcodes
Crime Statistics of City Centre Ward (FY 2022/2023)
| Crime Reported | Number of Crimes |
|---|---|
| Murder | 2 |
| Attempted Murder | 2 |
| Serious Assault (incl. culpable & reckless conduct - causing injury) | 86 |
| Robbery and assault with intent to rob | 65 |
| Threats and extortion | 26 |
| Cruel & Unnatural treatment of children | 10 |
| Other Group 1 crimes | 43 |
| Domestic Abuse (of female) | 13 |
| Group 2 - Sexual Crimes | 215 |
| Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - dwelling house | 37 |
| Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - non-dwelling | 7 |
| Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - other premises | 63 |
| Opening Lockfast Places - NOT Motor Vehicle | 47 |
| Opening Lockfast Places - Motor Vehicle | 35 |
| Other Group 3 crimes | 245 |
| Common theft | 1188 |
| Theft of a motor vehicle | 84 |
| Theft by shoplifting | 1260 |
| Theft from a Motor Vehicle, Insecure etc | 71 |
| Attempt theft of motor vehicle | 27 |
| Fraud | 397 |
| Fireraising | 14 |
| Reckless conduct (with firearms) | 1 |
| Culpable & reckless conduct (not firearms) | 71 |
| Vandalism (incl. reckless damage, etc.) | 484 |
| Other Group 5 crimes | 190 |
| Bail offences (other than absconding) | 150 |
| Carrying offensive weapons (incl. restriction)* | 28 |
| Handling bladed/pointed instrument* | 58 |
| Offensive weapon (used in other criminal activity)* | 84 |
| Bladed/pointed instrument (used in other criminal activity) | 37 |
| Other drugs offences (incl. importation) | 2 |
| Production, manufacture or cultivation of drugs | 2 |
| Supply of drugs (incl. possession with intent) | 25 |
| Possession of drugs | 274 |
Most Crimes Reported (FY 2022/2023)
List of All Postcodes in City Centre Ward
Showing 1 - 50 out of 1238 active Postcodes in City Centre Ward
| Postcode | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| EH11 2BG | 55.946 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5AA | 55.947 | -3.216 |
| EH12 5AD | 55.945 | -3.231 |
| EH12 5AE | 55.947 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5AF | 55.948 | -3.216 |
| EH12 5AH | 55.948 | -3.215 |
| EH12 5AL | 55.948 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5AP | 55.949 | -3.218 |
| EH12 5AU | 55.950 | -3.219 |
| EH12 5AW | 55.949 | -3.216 |
| EH12 5AY | 55.950 | -3.219 |
| EH12 5BA | 55.950 | -3.221 |
| EH12 5BB | 55.949 | -3.222 |
| EH12 5BD | 55.948 | -3.223 |
| EH12 5BE | 55.947 | -3.223 |
| EH12 5BH | 55.945 | -3.223 |
| EH12 5BJ | 55.949 | -3.218 |
| EH12 5BS | 55.949 | -3.219 |
| EH12 5BT | 55.948 | -3.220 |
| EH12 5BU | 55.948 | -3.223 |
| EH12 5BX | 55.948 | -3.223 |
| EH12 5BY | 55.948 | -3.222 |
| EH12 5DD | 55.949 | -3.221 |
| EH12 5DE | 55.949 | -3.218 |
| EH12 5DG | 55.949 | -3.221 |
| EH12 5DH | 55.949 | -3.220 |
| EH12 5DR | 55.946 | -3.218 |
| EH12 5DS | 55.947 | -3.216 |
| EH12 5DX | 55.947 | -3.216 |
| EH12 5EA | 55.947 | -3.216 |
| EH12 5EB | 55.947 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5ED | 55.947 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5EE | 55.947 | -3.220 |
| EH12 5EG | 55.947 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5EH | 55.947 | -3.219 |
| EH12 5EL | 55.948 | -3.219 |
| EH12 5EP | 55.948 | -3.218 |
| EH12 5EQ | 55.948 | -3.217 |
| EH12 5EY | 55.946 | -3.218 |
| EH12 5EZ | 55.945 | -3.220 |
| EH12 5FA | 55.948 | -3.226 |
| EH12 5FB | 55.948 | -3.226 |
| EH12 5FD | 55.948 | -3.226 |
| EH12 5FS | 55.948 | -3.226 |
| EH12 5HA | 55.945 | -3.225 |
| EH12 5HD | 55.946 | -3.221 |
| EH12 5HG | 55.946 | -3.226 |
| EH12 5HH | 55.945 | -3.227 |
| EH12 5HJ | 55.945 | -3.225 |
| EH12 5HN | 55.945 | -3.225 |
FAQs about City Centre Ward
Crimes per 1000 people in City Centre ward is 127.
As per the crime report in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023, 127 crimes were reported in City Centre per 1000 population, which is considered very low in the UK. Also, the total number of crimes recorded during this period was 3879, which signifies that City Centre is the safest place to live in City of Edinburgh district.
The top crimes reported in City Centre were non-sexual crimes of violence, sexual crimes, etc. View the crime chart for more details about the most reported crime types.
There are 1,238 active postcodes in City Centre ward.