WC1X 0ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0ED

WC1X 0ED, Islington has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.85 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1X 0ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0ED, encompassing approximately 5752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (125.00% increase)

WC1X 0ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

WC1X 0ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5136.85112.50%
Violence and sexual offences378.87-2.63%
Theft from the person366.43125.00%
Other theft306.26-9.09%
Shoplifting145.21600.00%
Drugs102.4325.00%
Burglary91.74-18.18%
Public order81.560.00%
Vehicle crime71.39-41.67%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Robbery20.52-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.205.56%
Other theft336.616.45%
Anti-social behaviour245.7414.29%
Theft from the person164.17-40.74%
Vehicle crime122.7850.00%
Burglary112.0937.50%
Public order81.91166.67%
Drugs81.3960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.39-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.04400.00%
Robbery50.87150.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.9420.00%
Other theft316.26-18.42%
Theft from the person275.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime83.6533.33%
Burglary81.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-12.50%
Drugs51.22150.00%
Shoplifting40.8733.33%
Public order30.70-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.35-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3830.598.57%
Anti-social behaviour356.61-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences306.08-21.05%
Theft from the person275.2192.86%
Burglary84.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39-20.00%
Robbery71.3975.00%
Public order61.2250.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Bicycle theft31.04-57.14%
Shoplifting30.5250.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs20.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4732.6842.42%
Violence and sexual offences388.1715.15%
Other theft356.6120.69%
Theft from the person146.08-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.4342.86%
Burglary101.7411.11%
Drugs81.7433.33%
Bicycle theft71.3975.00%
Vehicle crime61.22-33.33%
Robbery41.04100.00%
Public order40.70-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.5137.50%
Anti-social behaviour335.743.12%
Other theft295.743.57%
Theft from the person205.04-4.76%
Burglary93.48-43.75%
Vehicle crime91.5680.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.56-22.22%
Public order71.2275.00%
Drugs61.22500.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Shoplifting40.70-55.56%
Robbery20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3227.640.00%
Other theft285.56-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences244.87-4.00%
Theft from the person214.17110.00%
Burglary163.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.780.00%
Shoplifting91.5680.00%
Vehicle crime51.56-28.57%
Robbery40.87-50.00%
Public order40.70-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.70300.00%
Drugs10.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3226.250.00%
Other theft305.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.210.00%
Burglary104.350.00%
Theft from the person101.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.740.00%
Public order91.560.00%
Robbery81.560.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202437
January 202438
December 202336
November 202330
October 202338
September 202333
August 202324
July 202325

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202451
January 202424
December 202321
November 202335
October 202347
September 202333
August 202332
July 202332

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202430
January 202433
December 202331
November 202338
October 202335
September 202329
August 202328
July 202330

A total of 171 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202436
January 202416
December 202327
November 202327
October 202314
September 202320
August 202321
July 202310

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237
August 20239
July 20239

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
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Vine Hill
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pine Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Vernon Rise
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Percy Circus
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 8. Granville Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Laystall Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Phoenix Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Elm Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Easton Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Attneave Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Rosebery Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rosoman Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Whiskin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Gwynne Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cubitt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ampton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Herbal Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Mount Pleasant
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Wren Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Frederick Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Exmouth Market
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lloyd Baker Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Amwell Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1