WC1X 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8HF

WC1X 8HF, Camden has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.02 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8HF, encompassing approximately 3748 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)

WC1X 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 9

WC1X 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3844.02-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.143.33%
Other theft268.27136.36%
Theft from the person236.9476.92%
Public order146.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7414.29%
Burglary72.1375.00%
Drugs51.8766.67%
Robbery41.330.00%
Bicycle theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5036.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences3013.340.00%
Theft from the person138.000.00%
Other theft113.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.930.00%
Robbery41.870.00%
Bicycle theft41.070.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4147.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour3810.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.142800.00%
Other theft237.740.00%
Drugs146.140.00%
Public order93.740.00%
Vehicle crime42.400.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Bicycle theft41.070.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3138.15-16.22%
Other theft288.27-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour227.4729.41%
Theft from the person135.87-55.17%
Burglary113.47-8.33%
Drugs82.9314.29%
Public order72.1316.67%
Vehicle crime61.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-40.00%
Bicycle theft51.600.00%
Robbery41.3333.33%
Shoplifting21.07-60.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3945.62-26.42%
Violence and sexual offences3710.41-2.63%
Theft from the person299.873.57%
Anti-social behaviour177.74-34.62%
Burglary124.5471.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.200.00%
Drugs72.67600.00%
Public order61.87-53.85%
Shoplifting51.60-16.67%
Robbery31.33-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5353.6339.47%
Violence and sexual offences3814.1431.03%
Theft from the person2810.1486.67%
Anti-social behaviour267.47-27.78%
Public order136.9418.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.47-9.09%
Burglary72.67-12.50%
Robbery71.87600.00%
Shoplifting61.87100.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Bicycle theft51.33-16.67%
Other crime21.330.00%
Drugs10.53-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3844.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour3610.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.600.00%
Theft from the person157.740.00%
Public order114.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.930.00%
Burglary82.930.00%
Bicycle theft62.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202450
April 202438
January 202422
December 202317
November 202326
October 202336

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 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
May 20241
April 202429
February 20241
January 202431
December 202337
November 202338
October 202329

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 202411
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 218 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
April 202423
January 202428
December 202339
November 202353
October 202338

A total of 162 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
April 202441
January 202413
December 202329
November 202328
October 202315

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2