LOXHAM STREET, WC1H 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8HS

LOXHAM STREET, WC1H 8HS, Camden has recorded a total of 315 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.05 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 18.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1H 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8HS, encompassing approximately 5076 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (93) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (828.57% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (600.00% increase)

WC1H 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

LOXHAM STREET, WC1H 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9362.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences6518.32828.57%
Theft from the person4212.80600.00%
Public order258.27316.67%
Other theft224.92266.67%
Burglary154.330.00%
Robbery132.95333.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.56350.00%
Shoplifting81.77300.00%
Drugs81.58166.67%
Vehicle crime51.580.00%
Other crime40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.5950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.49-86.54%
Theft from the person61.38-90.48%
Other theft61.18-93.33%
Public order61.18-81.82%
Drugs31.18-76.92%
Robbery30.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.39-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9064.61-44.44%
Theft from the person6317.73-59.35%
Shoplifting6112.41-10.29%
Violence and sexual offences5212.02-51.85%
Public order3310.24-38.89%
Drugs136.508.33%
Robbery72.56-61.11%
Other crime31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.39-83.33%
Burglary10.20-92.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft162136.12194.55%
Theft from the person15531.91124.64%
Violence and sexual offences10830.53151.16%
Anti-social behaviour7921.280.00%
Shoplifting6815.5665.85%
Public order5413.4092.86%
Robbery1810.64500.00%
Burglary133.551200.00%
Drugs122.5620.00%
Vehicle crime82.360.00%
Bicycle theft61.58100.00%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6951.020.00%
Other theft5513.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.834200.00%
Shoplifting418.470.00%
Public order288.080.00%
Drugs105.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Bicycle theft30.790.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-99.05%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft144117.01-24.21%
Violence and sexual offences10528.3747.89%
Theft from the person8720.68-22.32%
Anti-social behaviour8517.1428.79%
Public order4416.7410.00%
Shoplifting338.67-13.16%
Vehicle crime226.50-8.33%
Robbery214.335.00%
Drugs144.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson132.7644.44%
Burglary122.56200.00%
Bicycle theft82.3633.33%
Other crime41.5833.33%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft190118.39-8.65%
Theft from the person11237.434.67%
Violence and sexual offences7122.06-21.11%
Anti-social behaviour6613.99-1.49%
Public order4013.0011.11%
Shoplifting387.88-35.59%
Vehicle crime247.49-11.11%
Robbery204.73-9.09%
Drugs183.9428.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.77-33.33%
Burglary41.18-33.33%
Other crime30.79-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft208130.6128.40%
Theft from the person10740.9730.49%
Violence and sexual offences9021.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour6717.73-20.24%
Shoplifting5913.20-9.23%
Public order3611.620.00%
Vehicle crime277.0980.00%
Robbery225.3210.00%
Drugs144.33-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.76-7.69%
Bicycle theft92.3650.00%
Burglary61.77-40.00%
Other crime41.18100.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft162123.71-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences10531.9129.63%
Anti-social behaviour8420.68-7.69%
Theft from the person8216.55-3.53%
Shoplifting6516.15195.45%
Public order3612.8024.14%
Drugs207.0925.00%
Robbery203.9411.11%
Vehicle crime153.9436.36%
Criminal damage and arson132.950.00%
Burglary102.56-37.50%
Possession of weapons81.97300.00%
Bicycle theft61.5820.00%
Other crime21.18-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174111.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour9134.280.00%
Theft from the person8517.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences8116.740.00%
Public order2915.960.00%
Shoplifting225.710.00%
Robbery184.330.00%
Burglary163.550.00%
Drugs163.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.150.00%
Vehicle crime112.560.00%
Bicycle theft52.170.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024162
March 202455
January 2024144
December 2023190
November 2023208
October 2023162
September 2023174

A total of 331 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20246
May 202433
April 202454
March 202428
January 202444
December 202340
November 202336
October 202336
September 202329

A total of 808 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024155
March 202469
January 202487
December 2023112
November 2023107
October 202382
September 202385

A total of 728 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202465
July 20247
May 202452
April 2024108
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024105
December 202371
November 202390
October 2023105
September 202381

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 202461
April 202468
March 202441
January 202433
December 202338
November 202359
October 202365
September 202322

A total of 565 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202493
April 202479
January 202485
December 202366
November 202367
October 202384
September 202391

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20243
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202421
December 202320
November 202322
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 202422
December 202324
November 202327
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
January 202414
December 202318
November 202314
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 8HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Caledonia Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Crestfield Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total15
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Belgrove Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Northdown Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 27. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1