WC1X 0HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 0HF

WC1X 0HF, Camden has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.55 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 0HF 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 0HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 0HF, encompassing approximately 6576 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (3500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 0HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

WC1X 0HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6225.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.433500.00%
Shoplifting125.470.00%
Public order111.820.00%
Theft from the person111.670.00%
Other theft91.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.370.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.88%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5832.0845.00%
Theft from the person388.82192.31%
Other theft325.78-3.03%
Violence and sexual offences324.87-21.95%
Shoplifting154.87650.00%
Drugs92.2812.50%
Public order71.3716.67%
Vehicle crime61.06-33.33%
Burglary50.91-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences4126.4646.43%
Anti-social behaviour406.2342.86%
Other theft336.0832.00%
Theft from the person135.02-48.00%
Vehicle crime91.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.3728.57%
Drugs81.3760.00%
Burglary71.2216.67%
Public order61.06200.00%
Bicycle theft40.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.61-75.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2822.50-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences284.26-15.15%
Other theft254.26-37.50%
Theft from the person253.80-10.71%
Shoplifting83.80166.67%
Vehicle crime81.2260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-41.67%
Burglary61.06-25.00%
Drugs50.91400.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Robbery20.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Public order20.30-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4228.59-17.65%
Other theft406.398.11%
Violence and sexual offences336.086.45%
Theft from the person285.0264.71%
Criminal damage and arson124.260.00%
Burglary81.82-11.11%
Robbery61.22500.00%
Public order50.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.76-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.76-25.00%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5128.5934.21%
Other theft377.7537.04%
Violence and sexual offences315.6319.23%
Theft from the person174.71-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.5871.43%
Burglary91.820.00%
Public order81.3714.29%
Drugs71.2240.00%
Vehicle crime61.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3824.180.00%
Other theft275.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.110.00%
Theft from the person203.950.00%
Vehicle crime93.040.00%
Burglary91.370.00%
Public order71.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Drugs51.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Robbery30.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
April 202458
January 202440
December 202328
November 202342
October 202351
September 202338

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
May 20241
April 202432
January 202441
December 202328
November 202333
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

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 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 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 20237

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202438
January 202413
December 202325
November 202328
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202432
January 202433
December 202325
November 202340
October 202337
September 202327

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202415
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

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 0HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    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. 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. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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