WC1X 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8HB

WC1X 8HB, Camden has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.70 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8HB 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 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8HB, encompassing approximately 4550 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1X 8HB area, explore the WC1X 8HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-18.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)

WC1X 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9

WC1X 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4136.70-18.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.01-3.03%
Other theft247.03140.00%
Theft from the person225.27100.00%
Public order154.83275.00%
Burglary83.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.7614.29%
Drugs51.76150.00%
Bicycle theft41.1033.33%
Robbery30.88-25.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5029.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences3310.990.00%
Theft from the person117.250.00%
Other theft102.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.200.00%
Burglary61.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-96.97%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4039.990.00%
Theft from the person408.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences338.793200.00%
Other theft257.250.00%
Drugs135.490.00%
Public order82.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.760.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-96.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2930.983.57%
Violence and sexual offences276.37-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour265.9336.84%
Theft from the person135.71-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson92.86-10.00%
Public order81.9860.00%
Drugs81.7614.29%
Burglary61.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.3220.00%
Bicycle theft41.320.00%
Robbery20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting20.44-60.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.74-15.38%
Other theft287.25-41.67%
Theft from the person246.15-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour195.27-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson104.18-9.09%
Burglary92.2080.00%
Drugs71.98250.00%
Vehicle crime51.5425.00%
Shoplifting51.100.00%
Public order51.10-50.00%
Robbery31.10-50.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4842.4137.14%
Violence and sexual offences3910.5539.29%
Anti-social behaviour298.57-27.50%
Theft from the person266.3762.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.710.00%
Public order102.4211.11%
Robbery62.20500.00%
Burglary51.32-44.44%
Bicycle theft51.10-16.67%
Shoplifting51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime41.10-20.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4036.920.00%
Other theft358.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.690.00%
Theft from the person166.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.520.00%
Burglary92.420.00%
Public order91.980.00%
Bicycle theft61.980.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202433
May 20241
April 202433
February 20241
January 202427
December 202333
November 202339
October 202328

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202450
April 202440
January 202426
December 202319
November 202329
October 202340

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
April 202425
January 202429
December 202328
November 202348
October 202335

A total of 152 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 202440
January 202413
December 202324
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order2