WC1X 8TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8TA

WC1X 8TA, Camden has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.08 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8TA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 population (July 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.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1X 8TA area, explore the WC1X 8TA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC1X 8TA area, visit the WC1X 8TA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WC1X 8TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Russell Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 3

WC1X 8TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person77856.5824.19%
Anti-social behaviour73204.20-5.19%
Other theft71193.591.43%
Violence and sexual offences40188.2911.11%
Public order13106.08-31.58%
Vehicle crime1034.48-23.08%
Shoplifting1026.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson926.52-30.77%
Robbery623.87-40.00%
Burglary615.91-62.50%
Bicycle theft515.91150.00%
Drugs213.26-77.78%
Possession of weapons15.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77896.360.00%
Other theft70204.20-24.73%
Theft from the person62185.64-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences36164.42-2.70%
Public order1995.47-13.64%
Burglary1650.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1342.4362.50%
Vehicle crime1334.488.33%
Robbery1034.4842.86%
Drugs926.5250.00%
Shoplifting623.87-25.00%
Other crime315.91200.00%
Possession of weapons27.960.00%
Bicycle theft25.30-77.78%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft931007.74-16.96%
Theft from the person80246.63-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour77212.1622.22%
Violence and sexual offences37204.20-32.73%
Public order2298.1269.23%
Burglary2058.3433.33%
Vehicle crime1253.04-52.00%
Bicycle theft931.82-35.71%
Shoplifting823.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson821.22-52.94%
Robbery721.22-12.50%
Drugs618.5650.00%
Other crime115.910.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1121124.430.00%
Theft from the person88297.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour63233.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences55167.070.00%
Vehicle crime25145.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson1766.300.00%
Burglary1545.080.00%
Bicycle theft1439.780.00%
Public order1337.130.00%
Shoplifting1034.480.00%
Robbery826.520.00%
Drugs421.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 728 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202464
March 20246
January 202497
December 202392
November 2023118
October 202371
September 202370
August 202393
July 2023112

A total of 705 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024106
March 202434
February 20241
January 202479
December 202380
November 202373
October 202377
September 202362
August 202380
July 202388

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
January 202416
December 202314
November 202322
October 202313
September 202319
August 202322
July 202313

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20247
April 202435
March 20247
February 20241
January 202435
December 202354
November 202354
October 202340
September 202336
August 202337
July 202355

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202447
January 202450
December 202346
November 202353
October 202373
September 202377
August 202377
July 202363

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 202310
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202310
September 202313
August 202312
July 202325

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 202318
November 202317
October 20236
September 202316
August 202320
July 202315

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239
September 202313
August 20238
July 202317

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2