WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0EG

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0EG, Islington has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.98 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0EG 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 0EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0EG, encompassing approximately 5259 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-25.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)

WC1X 0EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4134.98-25.45%
Violence and sexual offences397.802.63%
Theft from the person277.4280.00%
Other theft185.13350.00%
Burglary123.42100.00%
Shoplifting92.28-25.00%
Public order81.71-20.00%
Drugs71.5216.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.3316.67%
Vehicle crime51.3366.67%
Bicycle theft50.9566.67%
Robbery30.9550.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5530.6119.57%
Violence and sexual offences3810.468.57%
Theft from the person157.23-60.53%
Shoplifting122.85-14.29%
Public order102.2842.86%
Drugs61.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Burglary61.14-33.33%
Other theft41.14-85.19%
Vehicle crime30.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-40.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4637.8491.67%
Theft from the person388.75192.31%
Violence and sexual offences357.23-5.41%
Other theft276.65-6.90%
Shoplifting145.13600.00%
Burglary92.660.00%
Public order71.710.00%
Drugs71.33-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Robbery20.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.6612.12%
Other theft297.0311.54%
Anti-social behaviour245.519.09%
Theft from the person134.56-48.00%
Vehicle crime122.4750.00%
Burglary92.2850.00%
Drugs81.7160.00%
Public order71.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Bicycle theft51.14400.00%
Robbery40.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.76-50.00%

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 offences3327.3813.79%
Other theft266.27-18.75%
Theft from the person254.94-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour224.75-21.43%
Vehicle crime84.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Burglary61.14-14.29%
Drugs51.14150.00%
Shoplifting40.9533.33%
Public order30.76-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Robbery20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3230.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.080.00%
Theft from the person285.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.320.00%
Burglary75.320.00%
Public order61.330.00%
Robbery61.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 146 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
April 202438
January 202413
December 202325
November 202328

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
April 202435
January 202437
December 202333
November 202329

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202455
April 202446
January 202424
December 202322
November 202328

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 202427
January 202429
December 202326
November 202332

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 202414
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wyclif Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Newcastle Row
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pear Tree Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1