SIDMOUTH STREET, WC1H 8JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8JJ

SIDMOUTH STREET, WC1H 8JJ, Camden has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1H 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8JJ, encompassing approximately 4385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-89.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-92.31% decrease)

WC1H 8JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Cross (Station) with total crimes: 13
  • Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station) with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 1

SIDMOUTH STREET, WC1H 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.93-83.33%
Theft from the person51.14-89.58%
Other theft41.14-92.31%
Public order40.91-76.47%
Drugs20.91-75.00%
Robbery20.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-97.06%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5246.06-53.15%
Theft from the person4811.86-62.50%
Shoplifting3410.94-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences307.75-62.03%
Public order176.84-56.41%
Drugs83.88-20.00%
Robbery61.82-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person128124.72124.56%
Other theft11129.19246.88%
Anti-social behaviour8525.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences7919.38182.14%
Shoplifting4818.01118.18%
Public order3910.94160.00%
Robbery168.89700.00%
Burglary113.650.00%
Drugs102.5125.00%
Vehicle crime72.280.00%
Bicycle theft61.60100.00%
Other crime31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5738.76-30.49%
Other theft3213.00-73.11%
Violence and sexual offences287.30-72.28%
Shoplifting226.38-31.25%
Public order155.02-64.29%
Drugs83.42-46.67%
Bicycle theft31.82-62.50%
Robbery20.68-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-92.86%
Other crime10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft119125.86-16.78%
Violence and sexual offences10127.1353.03%
Anti-social behaviour8423.0331.25%
Theft from the person8219.15-21.15%
Public order4218.7013.51%
Shoplifting329.58-8.57%
Robbery187.300.00%
Vehicle crime164.1045.45%
Drugs153.65-6.25%
Burglary153.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.4240.00%
Bicycle theft83.19100.00%
Other crime41.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft143118.11-14.37%
Theft from the person10432.6110.64%
Violence and sexual offences6623.71-27.47%
Anti-social behaviour6415.058.47%
Public order3714.592.78%
Shoplifting358.44-39.66%
Robbery187.98-5.26%
Drugs164.1023.08%
Vehicle crime113.65-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson102.51-23.08%
Burglary62.28-14.29%
Other crime41.370.00%
Bicycle theft40.91-42.86%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167134.0721.90%
Theft from the person9438.0820.51%
Violence and sexual offences9121.43-9.90%
Anti-social behaviour5920.75-35.87%
Shoplifting5813.45-10.77%
Public order3613.220.00%
Robbery198.210.00%
Vehicle crime184.3338.46%
Drugs134.10-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson132.96-18.75%
Burglary72.96-30.00%
Bicycle theft71.6016.67%
Other crime41.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137136.810.74%
Violence and sexual offences10131.2429.49%
Anti-social behaviour9223.0315.00%
Theft from the person7820.98-1.27%
Shoplifting6517.78225.00%
Public order3614.8228.57%
Robbery198.2118.75%
Drugs184.3312.50%
Criminal damage and arson164.1023.08%
Vehicle crime133.6518.18%
Burglary102.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons72.28250.00%
Bicycle theft61.6050.00%
Other crime21.37-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136114.23-6.21%
Anti-social behaviour8031.01-5.88%
Theft from the person7918.2414.49%
Violence and sexual offences7818.011.30%
Public order2817.78-12.50%
Shoplifting206.38-47.37%
Drugs164.5645.45%
Robbery163.65-5.88%
Burglary153.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson133.42-13.33%
Vehicle crime112.96-35.29%
Bicycle theft42.51-55.56%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145124.27-8.23%
Anti-social behaviour8533.06-24.11%
Violence and sexual offences7719.38-8.33%
Theft from the person6917.56-20.69%
Shoplifting3815.738.57%
Public order328.663.23%
Burglary277.3058.82%
Robbery176.160.00%
Vehicle crime173.88-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson153.887.14%
Drugs113.42-63.33%
Bicycle theft92.51-10.00%
Possession of weapons22.05-71.43%
Other crime10.46-83.33%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft158142.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11236.030.00%
Theft from the person8725.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences8419.840.00%
Shoplifting3519.150.00%
Public order317.980.00%
Drugs307.070.00%
Vehicle crime196.840.00%
Burglary174.330.00%
Robbery173.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.880.00%
Bicycle theft103.190.00%
Possession of weapons72.280.00%
Other crime61.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 202430
April 202479
March 202428
January 2024101
December 202366
November 202391
October 2023101
September 202378
August 202377
July 202384

A total of 831 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 202448
April 2024128
March 202457
January 202482
December 2023104
November 202394
October 202378
September 202379
August 202369
July 202387

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 202313
October 202316
September 202313
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
January 202415
December 202316
November 202313
October 202318
September 202316
August 202311
July 202330

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 1204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202452
April 2024111
March 202432
January 2024119
December 2023143
November 2023167
October 2023137
September 2023136
August 2023145
July 2023158

A total of 317 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202417
April 202439
March 202415
January 202442
December 202337
November 202336
October 202336
September 202328
August 202332
July 202331

A total of 150 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20246
April 202416
March 20242
January 202418
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319
September 202316
August 202317
July 202317

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 202434
April 202448
March 202422
January 202432
December 202335
November 202358
October 202365
September 202320
August 202338
July 202335

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202415
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315
August 202327
July 202317

A total of 661 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202485
January 202484
December 202364
November 202359
October 202392
September 202380
August 202385
July 2023112

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202416
December 202311
November 202318
October 202313
September 202311
August 202317
July 202319

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crestfield Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1