WC1X 8XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 8XG

WC1X 8XG, Camden has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.84 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 8XG 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 8XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 8XG, encompassing approximately 5541 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-18.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (150.00% increase)

WC1X 8XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 9

WC1X 8XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4932.84-18.33%
Violence and sexual offences338.84-23.26%
Theft from the person305.95150.00%
Other theft175.41183.33%
Public order153.0787.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.7137.50%
Drugs71.9816.67%
Burglary71.2640.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-25.00%
Robbery30.54-25.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6029.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.834200.00%
Theft from the person127.760.00%
Public order82.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.440.00%
Drugs61.440.00%
Other theft61.080.00%
Burglary51.080.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-97.37%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5636.8151.35%
Theft from the person3910.11225.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.04-5.00%
Other theft276.860.00%
Drugs114.8757.14%
Public order101.9825.00%
Bicycle theft61.8020.00%
Burglary41.08-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-60.00%
Robbery30.7250.00%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.0421.21%
Anti-social behaviour377.2215.62%
Other theft276.6822.73%
Theft from the person124.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.170.00%
Burglary101.9866.67%
Vehicle crime101.8066.67%
Public order81.80100.00%
Drugs71.44-22.22%
Bicycle theft51.26150.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.33-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour325.950.00%
Theft from the person245.77-7.69%
Other theft224.33-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson113.9737.50%
Drugs91.98350.00%
Vehicle crime61.62100.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Shoplifting41.0833.33%
Public order40.72-66.67%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4533.0221.62%
Other theft348.126.25%
Anti-social behaviour326.14-31.91%
Theft from the person265.7752.94%
Public order124.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.17-46.67%
Bicycle theft71.4440.00%
Burglary61.26-33.33%
Robbery41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Drugs20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4733.9227.03%
Violence and sexual offences378.482.78%
Other theft326.6839.13%
Theft from the person175.77-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.0736.36%
Public order102.71-23.08%
Burglary91.800.00%
Bicycle theft51.62150.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-16.67%
Drugs50.90-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Robbery10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3730.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.680.00%
Other theft236.500.00%
Theft from the person204.150.00%
Public order133.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.350.00%
Burglary91.980.00%
Drugs71.620.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Robbery51.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202427
January 202427
December 202322
November 202334
October 202332
September 202323

A total of 180 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
April 202439
January 202412
December 202324
November 202326
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202443
May 20241
April 202438
January 202440
December 202333
November 202345
October 202337
September 202336

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202460
April 202456
January 202437
December 202332
November 202332
October 202347
September 202337

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Swinton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2