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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8TL

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8TL, Camden has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.42 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8TL 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 8TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8TL, encompassing approximately 2506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-32.73% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)

WC1X 8TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 13
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 10

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3769.42-32.73%
Violence and sexual offences3014.76-11.76%
Theft from the person3011.9757.89%
Other theft2111.9750.00%
Public order158.38200.00%
Shoplifting105.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.9933.33%
Burglary63.190.00%
Robbery52.3925.00%
Drugs51.9966.67%
Bicycle theft31.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5563.435400.00%
Violence and sexual offences3421.941600.00%
Theft from the person1913.56850.00%
Other theft147.581300.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.590.00%
Burglary62.390.00%
Shoplifting62.390.00%
Public order52.39400.00%
Bicycle theft41.990.00%
Robbery41.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Drugs31.2050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.790.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

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 person21.99-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-96.30%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-96.67%
Drugs10.40-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4875.40380.00%
Anti-social behaviour3019.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.972600.00%
Other theft2010.770.00%
Shoplifting207.980.00%
Drugs137.980.00%
Public order105.19900.00%
Robbery63.990.00%
Bicycle theft52.390.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.99-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.79-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-91.30%
Burglary10.80-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3257.45-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences2312.77-43.90%
Theft from the person229.18-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour168.78-15.79%
Burglary126.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime84.79166.67%
Public order63.19-14.29%
Shoplifting62.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39-50.00%
Drugs51.99-28.57%
Robbery51.99150.00%
Bicycle theft31.990.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4175.000.00%
Other theft3816.36-24.00%
Theft from the person3815.1626.67%
Anti-social behaviour1915.16-34.48%
Burglary157.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.9811.11%
Drugs73.99250.00%
Public order72.79-58.82%
Shoplifting52.79-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.99-25.00%
Robbery21.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5085.7856.25%
Violence and sexual offences4119.9586.36%
Theft from the person3016.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2911.97-27.50%
Public order1711.5721.43%
Burglary126.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.79-25.00%
Shoplifting83.59-11.11%
Robbery83.19300.00%
Bicycle theft43.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.60300.00%
Drugs21.60-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4065.430.00%
Other theft3215.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences2212.770.00%
Theft from the person158.780.00%
Public order145.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.590.00%
Shoplifting94.790.00%
Burglary83.590.00%
Bicycle theft53.190.00%
Drugs31.990.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20241
June 20244
April 202420
February 20244
January 202432
December 202338
November 202350
October 202332

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
July 20242
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
February 20242
January 202423
December 202341
November 202341
October 202322

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202455
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
January 202416
December 202319
November 202329
October 202340

A total of 216 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202448
March 202410
January 202422
December 202338
November 202330
October 202315

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 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 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202420
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Pear Tree Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1