WC1X 8TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8TA

WC1X 8TA, Camden has recorded a total of 324 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 859.23 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8TA 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 8TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8TA, encompassing approximately 377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (76) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-28.24% decrease)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (100.00% increase)

WC1X 8TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

WC1X 8TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person76859.2380.95%
Anti-social behaviour61201.55-28.24%
Other theft50161.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34132.609.68%
Vehicle crime3090.17400.00%
Public order2179.56162.50%
Shoplifting1555.69150.00%
Burglary939.780.00%
Robbery923.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson823.87100.00%
Drugs521.22150.00%
Bicycle theft513.26400.00%
Possession of weapons113.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85607.308400.00%
Theft from the person42225.42950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31111.38520.00%
Other theft2582.21733.33%
Burglary966.300.00%
Robbery923.870.00%
Public order823.87300.00%
Vehicle crime621.220.00%
Shoplifting615.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.910.00%
Drugs210.610.00%
Bicycle theft15.300.00%
Other crime12.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences545.080.00%
Theft from the person413.260.00%
Other theft310.61200.00%
Other crime27.960.00%
Public order25.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.650.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2187.51-80.19%
Violence and sexual offences755.69-80.00%
Public order318.56-66.67%
Other theft17.96-98.44%
Robbery12.65-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106864.54211.76%
Other theft64281.11966.67%
Anti-social behaviour47169.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences35124.64400.00%
Shoplifting2092.820.00%
Vehicle crime1353.040.00%
Drugs1234.480.00%
Public order931.82200.00%
Robbery723.87600.00%
Burglary518.560.00%
Bicycle theft413.260.00%
Possession of weapons210.610.00%
Other crime15.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34135.253300.00%
Violence and sexual offences790.17600.00%
Other theft618.560.00%
Public order315.910.00%
Robbery17.960.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17.96-98.73%
Burglary12.65-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences12.65-97.14%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97845.975.43%
Theft from the person79257.24-1.25%
Anti-social behaviour50209.508.70%
Violence and sexual offences35132.60-35.19%
Public order1692.8214.29%
Robbery1042.43233.33%
Vehicle crime926.52-30.77%
Burglary823.87-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson421.22-63.64%
Drugs410.6133.33%
Shoplifting410.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft210.61-33.33%
Other crime15.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft92914.93-22.03%
Theft from the person80243.989.59%
Violence and sexual offences54212.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour46143.21-13.21%
Burglary18121.995.88%
Public order1447.74-36.36%
Vehicle crime1337.1330.00%
Criminal damage and arson1134.48-15.38%
Shoplifting529.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft313.260.00%
Robbery37.96-62.50%
Drugs37.960.00%
Possession of weapons27.96100.00%
Other crime15.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1181026.3166.20%
Theft from the person73312.93-5.19%
Violence and sexual offences54193.5935.00%
Anti-social behaviour53143.21-27.40%
Public order22140.5569.23%
Burglary1758.34183.33%
Criminal damage and arson1345.0844.44%
Vehicle crime1034.480.00%
Shoplifting1026.520.00%
Robbery826.5233.33%
Drugs321.2250.00%
Bicycle theft37.96-40.00%
Other crime27.960.00%
Possession of weapons15.300.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77856.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour73204.200.00%
Other theft71193.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences40188.290.00%
Public order13106.080.00%
Vehicle crime1034.480.00%
Shoplifting1026.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson926.520.00%
Robbery623.870.00%
Burglary615.910.00%
Bicycle theft515.910.00%
Drugs213.260.00%
Possession of weapons15.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202485
July 20241
April 202447
January 202450
December 202346
November 202353
October 202373

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 202318
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202416
December 202314
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 20245
May 20247
April 202435
March 20247
February 20241
January 202435
December 202354
November 202354
October 202340

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 528 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202425
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202464
March 20246
January 202497
December 202392
November 2023118
October 202371

A total of 593 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202442
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024106
March 202434
February 20241
January 202479
December 202380
November 202373
October 202377

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202420
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 9. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 11. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1