WC1X 0BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0BW

WC1X 0BW, Camden has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.18 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 264 crimes and a crime rate of 31.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1X 0BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0BW, encompassing approximately 2664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)

WC1X 0BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 13
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9

WC1X 0BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3164.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour3011.64-37.50%
Other theft2611.2685.71%
Theft from the person259.7647.06%
Public order149.38180.00%
Shoplifting105.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7533.33%
Burglary63.000.00%
Robbery52.250.00%
Drugs51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime51.8825.00%
Bicycle theft41.880.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4855.554700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3118.023000.00%
Theft from the person1711.641600.00%
Other theft146.381300.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.250.00%
Burglary62.250.00%
Robbery52.250.00%
Public order51.88400.00%
Shoplifting51.880.00%
Bicycle theft41.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Drugs31.50200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.250.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.13-95.45%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4470.19340.00%
Violence and sexual offences2716.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.130.00%
Other theft2410.130.00%
Shoplifting169.010.00%
Drugs146.010.00%
Public order115.251000.00%
Vehicle crime64.130.00%
Robbery52.250.00%
Bicycle theft51.880.00%
Burglary41.880.00%
Other crime31.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104.130.00%
Public order13.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.13-91.30%
Burglary10.75-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3154.42-29.55%
Violence and sexual offences2311.64-42.50%
Theft from the person228.63-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour178.26-10.53%
Burglary126.380.00%
Drugs84.5014.29%
Vehicle crime63.00100.00%
Public order62.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.25-50.00%
Robbery51.88150.00%
Shoplifting51.880.00%
Bicycle theft41.880.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4470.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences4016.51-4.76%
Theft from the person3715.0127.59%
Anti-social behaviour1913.89-26.92%
Burglary127.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.5025.00%
Drugs73.75600.00%
Public order72.63-58.82%
Shoplifting52.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.88-40.00%
Robbery21.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5578.4452.78%
Violence and sexual offences4220.6455.56%
Theft from the person2915.7681.25%
Anti-social behaviour2610.88-23.53%
Public order179.7621.43%
Criminal damage and arson86.38-27.27%
Robbery83.00700.00%
Shoplifting73.00-12.50%
Burglary62.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.25400.00%
Bicycle theft41.88-20.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3662.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour3413.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences2712.760.00%
Theft from the person1610.130.00%
Public order146.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.250.00%
Burglary94.130.00%
Shoplifting83.380.00%
Bicycle theft53.000.00%
Drugs41.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20241
June 20241
April 202424
January 202431
December 202344
November 202355
October 202336

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202431
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
February 20242
January 202423
December 202340
November 202342
October 202327

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202448
July 20241
April 202427
January 202417
December 202319
November 202326
October 202334

A total of 203 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 202444
March 202410
January 202422
December 202337
November 202329
October 202316

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202416
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 0BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 19. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Pear Tree Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1