WC1X 8PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8PG

WC1X 8PG, Camden has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 115.02 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8PG 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 8PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8PG, encompassing approximately 1730 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-34.92% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 8PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Race Track with total crimes: 13
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 13

WC1X 8PG 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41115.02-34.92%
Theft from the person3423.7078.95%
Violence and sexual offences3219.650.00%
Other theft2318.5043.75%
Public order1613.29166.67%
Shoplifting159.25114.29%
Criminal damage and arson88.6733.33%
Robbery74.620.00%
Burglary74.0540.00%
Vehicle crime64.05100.00%
Drugs53.4766.67%
Bicycle theft42.8933.33%
Possession of weapons12.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6398.266200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3236.411500.00%
Theft from the person1918.50850.00%
Other theft1610.98700.00%
Robbery79.250.00%
Shoplifting74.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.05500.00%
Public order63.47500.00%
Burglary53.470.00%
Bicycle theft32.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Drugs31.7350.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.36-66.67%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.780.00%
Other crime23.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24.05-95.56%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-96.43%
Robbery10.58-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-96.97%
Drugs10.58-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45119.06350.00%
Anti-social behaviour3326.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences2819.071300.00%
Other theft2616.182500.00%
Shoplifting2415.032300.00%
Drugs1313.870.00%
Public order97.51800.00%
Robbery75.200.00%
Burglary54.050.00%
Bicycle theft52.89400.00%
Vehicle crime52.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.89200.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1010.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.780.00%
Other theft11.16-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.20-87.80%
Violence and sexual offences22.89-91.30%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-80.00%
Burglary10.58-92.31%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4194.21-21.15%
Theft from the person2623.70-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences2315.03-52.08%
Anti-social behaviour1913.29-13.64%
Burglary1310.98-18.75%
Vehicle crime97.51125.00%
Public order65.20-14.29%
Robbery63.47200.00%
Shoplifting63.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.47-50.00%
Drugs52.89-28.57%
Bicycle theft32.89200.00%
Other crime11.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52123.69-14.75%
Violence and sexual offences4830.050.00%
Theft from the person3827.7426.67%
Anti-social behaviour2221.96-35.29%
Burglary1612.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.2525.00%
Drugs75.78250.00%
Public order74.05-58.82%
Shoplifting54.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.89-20.00%
Robbery22.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.16-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61139.2935.56%
Violence and sexual offences4835.2671.43%
Anti-social behaviour3427.74-19.05%
Theft from the person3019.6576.47%
Public order1717.346.25%
Burglary129.8350.00%
Shoplifting106.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.78-27.27%
Robbery84.62300.00%
Bicycle theft54.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.89400.00%
Drugs22.89-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45110.9728.57%
Anti-social behaviour4226.01-10.64%
Violence and sexual offences2824.28-22.22%
Theft from the person1716.18-55.26%
Public order169.836.67%
Criminal damage and arson119.2537.50%
Shoplifting106.360.00%
Burglary85.780.00%
Bicycle theft64.62100.00%
Drugs43.47-20.00%
Robbery22.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47122.530.00%
Theft from the person3827.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences3621.960.00%
Other theft3520.810.00%
Public order1520.230.00%
Shoplifting108.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.780.00%
Burglary84.620.00%
Drugs54.620.00%
Vehicle crime42.890.00%
Robbery32.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 20242
June 20246
April 202426
March 20241
February 20245
January 202441
December 202352
November 202361
October 202345
September 202335

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202432
July 20242
May 20241
April 202428
March 20242
February 20242
January 202423
December 202348
November 202348
October 202328
September 202336

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202463
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
January 202419
December 202322
November 202334
October 202342
September 202347

A total of 261 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202445
March 202410
January 202426
December 202338
November 202330
October 202317
September 202338

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
February 20241
January 202413
December 202316
November 202312
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 22. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 27. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1