WC1X 0HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0HD

WC1X 0HD, Camden has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.60 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0HD 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 0HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0HD, encompassing approximately 6445 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3300.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 0HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

WC1X 0HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5825.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.003300.00%
Theft from the person145.280.00%
Shoplifting122.170.00%
Public order111.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.710.00%
Other theft71.090.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Burglary50.930.00%
Robbery40.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4929.6322.50%
Theft from the person347.60142.86%
Other theft305.28-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences284.65-40.43%
Shoplifting154.3487.50%
Public order82.3314.29%
Drugs81.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.78-28.57%
Burglary30.78-57.14%
Robbery30.4750.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.6362.07%
Anti-social behaviour407.2953.85%
Other theft316.2134.78%
Theft from the person144.81-44.00%
Vehicle crime102.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5528.57%
Drugs81.4033.33%
Shoplifting81.24-61.90%
Bicycle theft71.24250.00%
Public order71.09133.33%
Burglary71.0940.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.67-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour264.50-23.53%
Theft from the person254.03-10.71%
Other theft233.88-43.90%
Shoplifting213.5716.67%
Vehicle crime83.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-41.67%
Drugs61.09500.00%
Burglary50.93-44.44%
Public order30.78-50.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Robbery20.31-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.31-60.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4131.5010.81%
Anti-social behaviour346.36-20.93%
Violence and sexual offences345.286.25%
Theft from the person285.2864.71%
Shoplifting184.3463.64%
Criminal damage and arson122.790.00%
Robbery91.86350.00%
Burglary91.400.00%
Public order61.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.9325.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4329.4826.47%
Other theft376.6737.04%
Violence and sexual offences325.7414.29%
Theft from the person174.96-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson122.6450.00%
Shoplifting111.8637.50%
Burglary91.71-10.00%
Public order81.4014.29%
Drugs61.2450.00%
Vehicle crime60.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.9333.33%
Robbery20.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3425.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.280.00%
Other theft274.340.00%
Theft from the person224.190.00%
Burglary103.410.00%
Vehicle crime91.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.400.00%
Shoplifting81.240.00%
Public order71.240.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202458
April 202449
January 202440
December 202326
November 202334
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
May 20241
April 202428
January 202447
December 202329
November 202334
October 202332
September 202328

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 154 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202434
January 202414
December 202325
November 202328
October 202317
September 202322

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202430
January 202431
December 202323
November 202341
October 202337
September 202327

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202415
January 20248
December 202321
November 202318
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Warner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2