WC1X 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8BG

WC1X 8BG, Camden has recorded a total of 411 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.99 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8BG, encompassing approximately 4724 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-28.35% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-4.62% decrease)

WC1X 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

WC1X 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9186.99-28.35%
Theft from the person7019.2684.21%
Violence and sexual offences6214.82-4.62%
Other theft6013.12185.71%
Shoplifting2612.70271.43%
Vehicle crime255.50316.67%
Criminal damage and arson245.29140.00%
Public order195.08-29.63%
Drugs114.0210.00%
Robbery112.33-15.38%
Burglary92.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Other crime10.42-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12773.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences6526.88828.57%
Theft from the person3813.76533.33%
Public order278.04350.00%
Other theft215.71250.00%
Robbery134.44333.33%
Burglary122.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.54400.00%
Drugs102.12233.33%
Shoplifting72.12250.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Possession of weapons31.0650.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%

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 offences78.04-86.27%
Theft from the person61.48-90.48%
Other theft61.27-93.33%
Public order61.27-81.82%
Drugs31.27-76.92%
Robbery30.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.42-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

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 theft9069.21-42.31%
Theft from the person6319.05-57.43%
Shoplifting6113.33-4.69%
Violence and sexual offences5112.91-47.42%
Public order3310.79-31.25%
Drugs136.98-7.14%
Robbery72.75-56.25%
Other crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.42-83.33%
Burglary10.21-91.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156140.55183.64%
Theft from the person14833.02114.49%
Violence and sexual offences9731.33125.58%
Anti-social behaviour8820.530.00%
Shoplifting6418.6356.10%
Public order4813.5571.43%
Robbery1610.16433.33%
Drugs143.3940.00%
Burglary122.961100.00%
Vehicle crime72.540.00%
Bicycle theft61.48100.00%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%

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 person6954.820.00%
Other theft5514.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.644200.00%
Shoplifting419.100.00%
Public order288.680.00%
Drugs105.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-99.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137123.61-18.93%
Violence and sexual offences10029.0049.25%
Anti-social behaviour9121.1730.00%
Theft from the person8319.26-19.42%
Public order4317.577.50%
Shoplifting339.10-13.16%
Vehicle crime256.988.70%
Robbery205.290.00%
Drugs154.23-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson133.1730.00%
Burglary112.75120.00%
Bicycle theft72.3340.00%
Other crime41.4833.33%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169121.07-11.98%
Theft from the person10335.775.10%
Anti-social behaviour7021.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences6714.82-24.72%
Public order4014.1814.29%
Shoplifting388.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime238.04-20.69%
Robbery204.87-4.76%
Drugs194.2326.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.02-23.08%
Burglary52.12-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.0666.67%
Other crime31.06-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft192134.4136.17%
Theft from the person9840.6422.50%
Violence and sexual offences8920.74-9.18%
Anti-social behaviour7018.84-20.45%
Shoplifting5714.82-10.94%
Public order3512.06-10.26%
Vehicle crime297.4131.82%
Robbery216.1416.67%
Drugs154.44-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson133.170.00%
Burglary72.75-22.22%
Other crime41.4833.33%
Bicycle theft30.85-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.63-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft141128.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences9829.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour8820.740.00%
Theft from the person8018.630.00%
Shoplifting6416.930.00%
Public order3913.550.00%
Vehicle crime228.250.00%
Drugs194.660.00%
Robbery184.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.810.00%
Burglary92.750.00%
Bicycle theft71.900.00%
Possession of weapons71.480.00%
Other crime31.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 625 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 2024127
April 202488
January 202491
December 202370
November 202370
October 202388

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202415
December 202319
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1027 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202421
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024156
March 202455
January 2024137
December 2023169
November 2023192
October 2023141

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 202416
March 20243
January 202420
December 202320
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 393 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202464
March 202441
January 202433
December 202338
November 202357
October 202364

A total of 758 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202438
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024148
March 202469
January 202483
December 2023103
November 202398
October 202380

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202465
July 20247
May 202451
April 202497
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024100
December 202367
November 202389
October 202398

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 20246
May 202433
April 202448
March 202428
January 202443
December 202340
November 202335
October 202339

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 20247
January 202425
December 202323
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 8BG 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
    Total27
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    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
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1