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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0ER

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ER, Islington has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.98 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0ER 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 0ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0ER, encompassing approximately 4001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (135.29% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (153.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)

WC1X 0ER 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

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4048.98135.29%
Theft from the person3810.00153.33%
Violence and sexual offences339.50-10.81%
Other theft288.257.69%
Shoplifting157.00650.00%
Burglary93.7512.50%
Drugs92.2512.50%
Vehicle crime82.25-33.33%
Public order72.00-12.50%
Bicycle theft41.75-33.33%
Other crime31.000.00%
Robbery20.75-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.4923.33%
Other theft269.25-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour176.50-10.53%
Theft from the person154.25-34.78%
Vehicle crime123.7550.00%
Burglary83.0033.33%
Public order82.00700.00%
Drugs82.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.50200.00%
Robbery51.50150.00%
Shoplifting21.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.9942.86%
Other theft287.50-30.00%
Theft from the person237.00-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.75-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson84.7533.33%
Vehicle crime82.0033.33%
Burglary62.000.00%
Drugs51.5066.67%
Shoplifting41.2533.33%
Other crime31.000.00%
Robbery20.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.50-60.00%
Public order10.50-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4039.4929.03%
Anti-social behaviour2610.00-27.78%
Theft from the person256.5092.31%
Violence and sexual offences216.25-52.27%
Public order75.250.00%
Burglary61.75100.00%
Vehicle crime61.50-33.33%
Robbery61.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5050.00%
Bicycle theft51.50-16.67%
Shoplifting31.2550.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Drugs30.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4441.4941.94%
Anti-social behaviour3611.0044.00%
Other theft319.0010.71%
Theft from the person137.75-27.78%
Vehicle crime93.250.00%
Public order72.250.00%
Bicycle theft61.75100.00%
Drugs61.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Burglary31.00-62.50%
Robbery30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.2414.81%
Other theft287.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour257.004.17%
Theft from the person186.25-14.29%
Vehicle crime94.5050.00%
Burglary82.25-46.67%
Public order72.0075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-28.57%
Shoplifting41.25-50.00%
Robbery31.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.49-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour246.75-22.58%
Other theft246.00-4.00%
Theft from the person216.0090.91%
Burglary155.25150.00%
Shoplifting83.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.00-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.75-25.00%
Robbery41.50-33.33%
Public order41.00-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Drugs10.75-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3135.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.750.00%
Other theft257.750.00%
Theft from the person116.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.750.00%
Vehicle crime82.000.00%
Drugs72.000.00%
Burglary61.750.00%
Robbery61.500.00%
Public order51.500.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202440
January 202417
December 202319
November 202326
October 202336
September 202325
August 202324
July 202331

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 20231
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238
August 202315
July 20236

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202428
January 202426
December 202328
November 202340
October 202331
September 202328
August 202324
July 202325

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202433
January 202437
December 202330
November 202321
October 202344
September 202331
August 202327
July 202331

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202415
December 202323
November 202325
October 202313
September 202318
August 202321
July 202311

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233
November 20233
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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 0ER 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. Pine Street
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Chadwell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Percy Circus
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Phoenix Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Easton Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Attneave Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rosebery Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rosoman Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wyclif Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Whiskin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. B501
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Gwynne Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cubitt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Herbal Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Mount Pleasant
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Owen'S Row
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Tompion Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Spencer Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Wren Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Exmouth Market
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lloyd Baker Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Amwell Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Soley Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bevin Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3