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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8JX

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8JX, Camden has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.96 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1X 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8JX, encompassing approximately 5814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (4100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6930.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences4211.874100.00%
Theft from the person147.220.00%
Public order102.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.720.00%
Other theft81.380.00%
Drugs61.380.00%
Robbery61.030.00%
Burglary61.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-97.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6137.4929.79%
Theft from the person4110.49192.86%
Violence and sexual offences377.05-27.45%
Other theft316.360.00%
Public order115.3337.50%
Drugs111.8922.22%
Vehicle crime71.89-41.67%
Bicycle theft61.20-14.29%
Burglary41.03-60.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Shoplifting30.52-62.50%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.4645.71%
Anti-social behaviour478.7738.24%
Other theft318.0824.00%
Theft from the person145.33-44.00%
Vehicle crime122.4171.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.060.00%
Burglary101.8966.67%
Drugs91.72-10.00%
Public order81.5533.33%
Shoplifting81.38-57.89%
Bicycle theft71.38250.00%
Robbery31.2050.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.64-27.08%
Anti-social behaviour346.02-10.53%
Other theft255.85-35.90%
Theft from the person254.30-10.71%
Shoplifting194.3011.76%
Criminal damage and arson113.2710.00%
Drugs101.89400.00%
Vehicle crime71.7275.00%
Public order61.20-53.85%
Burglary61.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Robbery20.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4838.019.09%
Other theft398.252.63%
Anti-social behaviour386.71-26.92%
Theft from the person286.5364.71%
Shoplifting174.8254.55%
Public order132.9218.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.24-37.50%
Robbery81.72300.00%
Bicycle theft71.3840.00%
Burglary61.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-33.33%
Drugs20.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5238.0136.84%
Violence and sexual offences448.9418.92%
Other theft387.5740.74%
Theft from the person176.53-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson162.9233.33%
Public order112.75-26.67%
Shoplifting111.8983.33%
Burglary101.89-16.67%
Drugs61.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.03150.00%
Robbery20.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3833.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.530.00%
Theft from the person276.360.00%
Other theft274.640.00%
Public order154.640.00%
Burglary122.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.060.00%
Vehicle crime82.060.00%
Drugs71.380.00%
Robbery61.200.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
April 202461
January 202447
December 202334
November 202338
October 202352
September 202338

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
May 20241
April 202437
January 202451
December 202335
November 202348
October 202344
September 202337

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202441
January 202414
December 202325
November 202328
October 202317
September 202327

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 202319
November 202317
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202431
January 202431
December 202325
November 202339
October 202338
September 202327

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2