WC1X 0BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0BZ

WC1X 0BZ, Camden has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.12 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1X 0BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0BZ, encompassing approximately 5567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (3800.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 0BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8

WC1X 0BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5427.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences399.703800.00%
Theft from the person97.010.00%
Other theft91.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.620.00%
Public order71.440.00%
Drugs61.260.00%
Burglary51.080.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-97.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4834.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.625.41%
Theft from the person367.01227.27%
Other theft296.47-3.33%
Drugs105.2142.86%
Public order91.8012.50%
Vehicle crime51.62-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Burglary40.90-33.33%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.5612.12%
Anti-social behaviour326.6533.33%
Other theft305.7515.38%
Theft from the person115.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9825.00%
Vehicle crime91.8050.00%
Public order81.62100.00%
Drugs71.44-12.50%
Burglary61.260.00%
Bicycle theft51.08150.00%
Shoplifting20.90-60.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.58-17.50%
Other theft265.93-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour244.67-27.27%
Theft from the person224.31-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson83.95-27.27%
Drugs81.44300.00%
Vehicle crime61.4450.00%
Burglary61.08-33.33%
Shoplifting51.0825.00%
Public order40.90-66.67%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4135.2124.24%
Violence and sexual offences407.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour337.18-23.26%
Theft from the person265.9344.44%
Public order124.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.16-15.38%
Burglary91.9812.50%
Bicycle theft61.6250.00%
Robbery51.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Shoplifting40.72100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4331.6126.47%
Other theft337.7226.92%
Violence and sexual offences325.930.00%
Theft from the person185.75-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.2344.44%
Public order102.34-16.67%
Burglary81.800.00%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Drugs50.90-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.9033.33%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3429.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.110.00%
Other theft265.750.00%
Theft from the person204.670.00%
Public order123.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.160.00%
Burglary81.620.00%
Drugs81.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
May 20241
April 202439
January 202437
December 202333
November 202340
October 202332
September 202332

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
April 202448
January 202432
December 202324
November 202333
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202436
January 202411
December 202322
November 202326
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202429
January 202430
December 202326
November 202341
October 202333
September 202326

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1