GRAY'S INN ROAD, WC1X 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8QD

GRAY'S INN ROAD, WC1X 8QD, Camden has recorded a total of 407 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8QD, encompassing approximately 4284 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (-27.87% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (89.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (210.00% increase)

WC1X 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

GRAY'S INN ROAD, WC1X 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8895.00-27.87%
Theft from the person7020.5489.19%
Other theft6216.34210.00%
Violence and sexual offences6014.47-4.76%
Shoplifting2614.01271.43%
Criminal damage and arson246.07140.00%
Vehicle crime235.60283.33%
Public order205.37-23.08%
Robbery124.67-14.29%
Drugs102.800.00%
Burglary82.33-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.8750.00%
Other crime10.70-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12279.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences6328.48800.00%
Theft from the person3714.71516.67%
Public order268.64333.33%
Other theft206.07233.33%
Robbery144.67366.67%
Burglary143.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.27400.00%
Drugs102.33233.33%
Shoplifting72.33250.00%
Vehicle crime61.630.00%
Other crime51.40400.00%
Possession of weapons31.1750.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%

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 offences78.87-86.27%
Theft from the person61.63-90.48%
Other theft61.40-93.33%
Public order61.40-81.82%
Drugs31.40-76.92%
Robbery30.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.47-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

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 theft9076.33-42.31%
Theft from the person6321.01-57.43%
Shoplifting6114.71-4.69%
Violence and sexual offences5114.24-50.00%
Public order3311.90-32.65%
Drugs137.70-7.14%
Robbery73.03-58.82%
Other crime31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.47-83.33%
Burglary10.23-91.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156156.39183.64%
Theft from the person14836.41114.49%
Violence and sexual offences10234.55137.21%
Anti-social behaviour8723.810.00%
Shoplifting6420.3156.10%
Public order4914.9475.00%
Robbery1711.44466.67%
Drugs143.9740.00%
Burglary123.271100.00%
Vehicle crime72.800.00%
Bicycle theft61.63100.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Possession of weapons30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%

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 person6960.460.00%
Other theft5516.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences4312.844200.00%
Shoplifting4110.040.00%
Public order289.570.00%
Drugs106.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-99.01%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142138.19-18.39%
Violence and sexual offences10133.1546.38%
Anti-social behaviour9223.5829.58%
Theft from the person8321.47-20.19%
Public order4319.374.88%
Shoplifting3310.04-13.16%
Vehicle crime257.704.17%
Robbery205.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.6740.00%
Drugs143.27-22.22%
Burglary123.27200.00%
Bicycle theft72.8040.00%
Other crime41.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174135.39-10.77%
Theft from the person10440.622.97%
Anti-social behaviour7124.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences6916.57-22.47%
Public order4116.1117.14%
Shoplifting389.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime248.87-17.24%
Robbery205.60-4.76%
Drugs184.6712.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.20-16.67%
Bicycle theft52.3366.67%
Burglary41.17-42.86%
Other crime20.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft195149.8634.48%
Theft from the person10145.5226.25%
Violence and sexual offences8923.58-10.10%
Anti-social behaviour7120.77-26.04%
Shoplifting5716.57-10.94%
Public order3513.31-7.89%
Vehicle crime298.1738.10%
Robbery216.7710.53%
Drugs164.90-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson123.73-7.69%
Burglary72.80-22.22%
Other crime41.6333.33%
Bicycle theft30.93-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.70-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145144.96-5.84%
Violence and sexual offences9933.8523.75%
Anti-social behaviour9623.117.87%
Theft from the person8022.411.27%
Shoplifting6418.67220.00%
Public order3814.9440.74%
Vehicle crime218.87110.00%
Drugs194.900.00%
Robbery194.4426.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.440.00%
Burglary93.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons82.10300.00%
Bicycle theft71.8775.00%
Other crime31.63-40.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154124.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour8935.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences8020.770.00%
Theft from the person7918.670.00%
Public order2718.440.00%
Shoplifting206.300.00%
Drugs194.670.00%
Burglary154.440.00%
Robbery153.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.500.00%
Vehicle crime103.030.00%
Other crime52.330.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 716 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 2024122
April 202487
January 202492
December 202371
November 202371
October 202396
September 202389

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 1199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024156
March 202455
January 2024142
December 2023174
November 2023195
October 2023145
September 2023154

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20243
May 20247
April 202417
March 20243
January 202420
December 202320
November 202321
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 413 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202464
March 202441
January 202433
December 202338
November 202357
October 202364
September 202320

A total of 840 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202437
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024148
March 202469
January 202483
December 2023104
November 2023101
October 202380
September 202379

A total of 765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202463
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024102
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024101
December 202369
November 202389
October 202399
September 202380

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 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 202313
September 202313

A total of 346 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 20246
May 202433
April 202449
March 202428
January 202443
December 202341
November 202335
October 202338
September 202327

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
April 20247
January 202425
December 202324
November 202329
October 202321
September 202310

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 8QD 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
    Total27
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    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. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1