WC1X 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8BB

WC1X 8BB, Camden has recorded a total of 407 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.92 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8BB, encompassing approximately 3039 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-31.40% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (94.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (215.00% increase)

WC1X 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

WC1X 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83133.92-31.40%
Theft from the person7427.3194.74%
Other theft6324.35215.00%
Violence and sexual offences6020.731.69%
Shoplifting2819.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson249.21166.67%
Vehicle crime237.90228.57%
Public order187.57-33.33%
Robbery115.92-15.38%
Drugs103.6211.11%
Burglary93.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.96100.00%
Other crime10.66-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour121108.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences5939.81742.86%
Theft from the person3819.41533.33%
Public order2712.50350.00%
Other theft208.88233.33%
Robbery136.58333.33%
Burglary124.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.95350.00%
Drugs92.96200.00%
Vehicle crime72.960.00%
Shoplifting72.30250.00%
Other crime52.30400.00%
Possession of weapons31.6550.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.50-86.27%
Theft from the person62.30-90.48%
Other theft61.97-93.33%
Public order61.97-81.82%
Drugs31.97-76.92%
Robbery30.99-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.66-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90107.59-41.56%
Theft from the person6329.61-57.43%
Shoplifting6120.73-10.29%
Violence and sexual offences5120.07-49.00%
Public order3316.78-28.26%
Drugs1310.86-13.33%
Robbery74.28-53.33%
Other crime32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.66-85.71%
Burglary10.33-92.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154217.16180.00%
Theft from the person14850.67114.49%
Violence and sexual offences10048.70132.56%
Anti-social behaviour7932.900.00%
Shoplifting6825.9965.85%
Public order4622.3764.29%
Drugs1515.1450.00%
Robbery154.94400.00%
Burglary134.941200.00%
Bicycle theft74.28133.33%
Vehicle crime72.300.00%
Other crime32.30200.00%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6985.220.00%
Other theft5522.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences4318.104200.00%
Shoplifting4114.150.00%
Public order2813.490.00%
Drugs109.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.290.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.33-98.91%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149189.85-16.76%
Violence and sexual offences9249.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour9030.2720.00%
Theft from the person8229.61-23.36%
Public order4226.98-4.55%
Shoplifting3513.82-10.26%
Vehicle crime2011.52-16.67%
Robbery196.58-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.2540.00%
Drugs144.61-22.22%
Burglary84.61100.00%
Bicycle theft62.6320.00%
Other crime41.97100.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft179196.10-10.05%
Theft from the person10758.907.00%
Anti-social behaviour7535.214.17%
Violence and sexual offences6924.68-23.33%
Public order4422.7018.92%
Shoplifting3914.48-31.58%
Vehicle crime2412.83-14.29%
Robbery207.90-4.76%
Drugs186.5812.50%
Criminal damage and arson105.92-16.67%
Bicycle theft53.290.00%
Burglary41.65-33.33%
Other crime21.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft199213.5432.67%
Theft from the person10065.4820.48%
Violence and sexual offences9032.90-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour7229.61-19.10%
Shoplifting5723.69-12.31%
Public order3718.75-5.13%
Vehicle crime2812.1747.37%
Robbery219.215.00%
Drugs166.91-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson125.260.00%
Burglary63.95-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.97-37.50%
Other crime41.6533.33%
Possession of weapons21.32-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150202.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences9549.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour8931.260.00%
Theft from the person8329.280.00%
Shoplifting6527.310.00%
Public order3921.390.00%
Robbery2012.830.00%
Vehicle crime196.580.00%
Drugs196.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.250.00%
Bicycle theft83.950.00%
Burglary72.630.00%
Possession of weapons72.300.00%
Other crime32.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 2024121
April 202479
January 202490
December 202375
November 202372
October 202389

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202415
March 202410
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1065 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024154
March 202455
January 2024149
December 2023179
November 2023199
October 2023150

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20243
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202419
December 202320
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202468
March 202441
January 202435
December 202339
November 202357
October 202365

A total of 770 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202438
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024148
March 202469
January 202482
December 2023107
November 2023100
October 202383

A total of 667 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202459
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024100
March 202443
February 20241
January 202492
December 202369
November 202390
October 202395

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 320 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 20246
May 202433
April 202446
March 202428
January 202442
December 202344
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
April 20247
January 202420
December 202324
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 8BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crestfield Street
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total19
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1