WC1X 0GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0GB

WC1X 0GB, Islington has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.67 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0GB 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 0GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0GB, encompassing approximately 5167 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-31.37% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)

WC1X 0GB 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

WC1X 0GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3533.67-31.37%
Violence and sexual offences336.77-13.16%
Theft from the person256.3992.31%
Other theft224.84633.33%
Burglary134.26116.67%
Shoplifting102.52-16.67%
Public order91.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7433.33%
Drugs61.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.1625.00%
Bicycle theft50.97150.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5129.8034.21%
Violence and sexual offences389.870.00%
Theft from the person137.35-69.05%
Shoplifting122.52-14.29%
Public order92.3228.57%
Burglary61.74-33.33%
Drugs61.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Other theft30.77-88.89%
Robbery20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4237.93147.06%
Violence and sexual offences388.138.57%
Anti-social behaviour387.3572.73%
Other theft277.35-18.18%
Shoplifting145.23250.00%
Burglary92.710.00%
Public order71.7440.00%
Vehicle crime51.35-58.33%
Drugs50.97-50.00%
Robbery40.9733.33%
Bicycle theft40.77-42.86%
Other crime30.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.7429.63%
Other theft336.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.3922.22%
Theft from the person174.26-26.09%
Vehicle crime123.2971.43%
Drugs102.32150.00%
Burglary91.94200.00%
Bicycle theft71.74250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35-36.36%
Public order51.3566.67%
Shoplifting40.97-20.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.970.00%
Theft from the person235.23-8.00%
Other theft224.45-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour184.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.4837.50%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Shoplifting51.3566.67%
Drugs40.97100.00%
Public order30.77-62.50%
Burglary30.58-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Robbery20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3530.582.94%
Violence and sexual offences276.77-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour275.23-32.50%
Theft from the person255.2378.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.84-11.11%
Public order81.5514.29%
Vehicle crime71.55-12.50%
Burglary61.350.00%
Bicycle theft41.1633.33%
Robbery30.77-50.00%
Shoplifting30.58-25.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs20.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4135.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.930.00%
Other theft347.740.00%
Theft from the person146.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.710.00%
Drugs81.740.00%
Vehicle crime81.550.00%
Public order71.550.00%
Burglary61.350.00%
Robbery61.160.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20243
April 202427
January 202433
December 202322
November 202335
October 202334

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202451
April 202438
January 202422
December 202318
November 202327
October 202340

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
April 202442
January 202417
December 202323
November 202325
October 202314

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
April 202438
January 202435
December 202327
November 202327
October 202341

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 202412
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202414
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 0GB 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. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Corporation Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Swinton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Garnault Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lloyd Baker Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1