GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8BH

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8BH, Camden has recorded a total of 406 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.46 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8BH 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 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8BH, encompassing approximately 4001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (-31.36% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (91.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (215.00% increase)

WC1X 8BH 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

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour81101.46-31.36%
Theft from the person7120.2491.89%
Other theft6317.74215.00%
Violence and sexual offences6115.74-1.61%
Shoplifting2815.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson247.00140.00%
Vehicle crime246.00242.86%
Public order196.00-26.92%
Robbery114.75-15.38%
Drugs102.7511.11%
Burglary102.50-16.67%
Bicycle theft22.50100.00%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11882.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences6229.49785.71%
Theft from the person3715.49516.67%
Public order269.25333.33%
Other theft206.50233.33%
Robbery135.00333.33%
Burglary123.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.00400.00%
Drugs92.50200.00%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Shoplifting71.75250.00%
Other crime51.75400.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

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 offences79.50-86.27%
Theft from the person61.75-90.48%
Other theft61.50-93.33%
Public order61.50-81.82%
Drugs31.50-76.92%
Robbery30.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%

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 theft9081.72-41.56%
Theft from the person6322.49-57.43%
Shoplifting6115.74-10.29%
Violence and sexual offences5115.24-49.50%
Public order3312.75-28.26%
Drugs138.25-7.14%
Robbery73.25-53.33%
Other crime31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.50-80.00%
Burglary10.25-92.31%

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 theft154164.94180.00%
Theft from the person14838.49114.49%
Violence and sexual offences10136.99134.88%
Anti-social behaviour8125.240.00%
Shoplifting6820.2465.85%
Public order4616.9964.29%
Robbery1511.50400.00%
Drugs143.7540.00%
Burglary133.501200.00%
Vehicle crime73.250.00%
Bicycle theft51.7566.67%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%

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 person6964.730.00%
Other theft5517.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences4313.744200.00%
Shoplifting4110.750.00%
Public order2810.250.00%
Drugs107.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-98.98%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148146.69-18.23%
Violence and sexual offences9836.9944.12%
Anti-social behaviour8824.4922.22%
Theft from the person8321.99-21.70%
Public order4320.74-2.27%
Shoplifting3510.75-10.26%
Vehicle crime238.75-4.17%
Robbery205.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.0040.00%
Drugs143.50-26.32%
Burglary83.50100.00%
Bicycle theft72.0040.00%
Other crime41.7533.33%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft181148.69-8.59%
Theft from the person10645.237.07%
Anti-social behaviour7226.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences6817.99-24.44%
Public order4416.9918.92%
Shoplifting3911.00-31.58%
Vehicle crime249.75-17.24%
Robbery206.00-4.76%
Drugs195.0018.75%
Criminal damage and arson104.75-16.67%
Bicycle theft52.500.00%
Burglary41.25-42.86%
Other crime31.00-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft198162.1935.62%
Theft from the person9949.4820.73%
Violence and sexual offences9024.74-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour7222.49-17.24%
Shoplifting5717.99-12.31%
Public order3714.24-7.50%
Vehicle crime299.2552.63%
Robbery217.255.00%
Drugs165.25-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson124.000.00%
Burglary73.000.00%
Bicycle theft51.75-37.50%
Other crime41.2533.33%
Possession of weapons21.00-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft146153.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences9936.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour8724.740.00%
Theft from the person8221.740.00%
Shoplifting6520.490.00%
Public order4016.240.00%
Robbery2010.000.00%
Vehicle crime195.000.00%
Drugs194.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.750.00%
Bicycle theft83.000.00%
Burglary72.000.00%
Possession of weapons71.750.00%
Other crime31.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 599 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 2024118
April 202481
January 202488
December 202372
November 202372
October 202387

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316
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 1061 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024154
March 202455
January 2024148
December 2023181
November 2023198
October 2023146

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.30 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 202420
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 764 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202437
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024148
March 202469
January 202483
December 2023106
November 202399
October 202382

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202462
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024101
March 202443
February 20241
January 202498
December 202368
November 202390
October 202399

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 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 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 322 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202426
July 20246
May 202433
April 202446
March 202428
January 202443
December 202344
November 202337
October 202340

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 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20247
April 20247
January 202423
December 202324
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 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 20245
March 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 8BH 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
    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. 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