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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0ES

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ES, Islington has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.13 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0ES 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 0ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0ES, encompassing approximately 4412 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1X 0ES area, explore the WC1X 0ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 0ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5135.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences3211.560.00%
Theft from the person147.250.00%
Shoplifting123.170.00%
Other theft92.720.00%
Burglary82.040.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.590.00%
Drugs51.36400.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.23-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4847.59166.67%
Theft from the person4110.88156.25%
Other theft309.2911.11%
Violence and sexual offences306.80-9.09%
Shoplifting156.80650.00%
Public order103.4042.86%
Burglary92.27-10.00%
Drugs82.0433.33%
Vehicle crime71.81-36.36%
Bicycle theft51.59-16.67%
Other crime41.130.00%
Robbery30.91-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.8610.00%
Other theft277.48-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour186.12-14.29%
Theft from the person164.08-40.74%
Vehicle crime113.6337.50%
Burglary102.49-9.09%
Public order72.27250.00%
Bicycle theft61.59500.00%
Drugs61.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-16.67%
Robbery41.13300.00%
Shoplifting20.91-50.00%

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 offences3033.3125.00%
Other theft286.80-24.32%
Theft from the person276.353.85%
Anti-social behaviour216.12-34.38%
Burglary114.7657.14%
Vehicle crime82.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-14.29%
Drugs51.36150.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Robbery10.45-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3737.6212.12%
Anti-social behaviour328.39-15.79%
Theft from the person267.25136.36%
Violence and sexual offences245.89-31.43%
Burglary75.440.00%
Vehicle crime71.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.5916.67%
Public order61.5920.00%
Robbery61.36100.00%
Bicycle theft41.36-42.86%
Shoplifting40.91100.00%
Other crime30.91200.00%
Drugs20.68-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3836.9435.71%
Violence and sexual offences358.612.94%
Other theft337.9317.86%
Theft from the person117.48-45.00%
Bicycle theft72.4940.00%
Burglary71.590.00%
Drugs71.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.5950.00%
Vehicle crime61.36-25.00%
Public order51.36-28.57%
Robbery31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3433.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour287.710.00%
Other theft286.350.00%
Theft from the person206.350.00%
Vehicle crime84.530.00%
Public order71.810.00%
Burglary71.590.00%
Bicycle theft51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
April 202448
January 202418
December 202321
November 202332
October 202338
September 202328

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
April 202430
January 202433
December 202330
November 202324
October 202335
September 202334

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202441
January 202416
December 202327
November 202326
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202430
January 202427
December 202328
November 202337
October 202333
September 202328

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202415
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Whiskin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mylne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. B501
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clerkenwell Green
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Clerkenwell Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Ray Street Bridge
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Warner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Naoroji Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1