WC1X 9AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9AT

WC1X 9AT, Islington has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.15 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9AT 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 9AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9AT, encompassing approximately 4442 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1X 9AT area, explore the WC1X 9AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)

WC1X 9AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 9

WC1X 9AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4046.15-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour399.00-35.00%
Theft from the person268.78100.00%
Other theft265.85550.00%
Burglary165.8577.78%
Shoplifting123.600.00%
Public order112.70-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.4866.67%
Bicycle theft82.25300.00%
Drugs71.800.00%
Vehicle crime71.5875.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6040.743.45%
Violence and sexual offences4513.5112.50%
Public order1410.13-12.50%
Theft from the person133.15-77.19%
Shoplifting122.930.00%
Burglary92.70-25.00%
Drugs72.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-20.00%
Other theft40.90-87.50%
Bicycle theft20.90-50.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5856.27100.00%
Theft from the person5713.0696.55%
Violence and sexual offences4012.83-2.44%
Other theft329.00-5.88%
Public order167.206.67%
Burglary123.6020.00%
Shoplifting122.70500.00%
Robbery62.7050.00%
Drugs61.35-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.35-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.13-33.33%
Other crime20.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4146.1517.14%
Other theft349.239.68%
Theft from the person297.6561.11%
Anti-social behaviour296.533.57%
Public order156.537.14%
Drugs133.38116.67%
Vehicle crime122.93140.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.70-33.33%
Burglary102.25100.00%
Bicycle theft62.25100.00%
Robbery41.35-33.33%
Shoplifting20.90-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3538.726.06%
Other theft317.88-29.55%
Anti-social behaviour286.98-12.50%
Theft from the person186.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson154.0566.67%
Public order143.38-6.67%
Robbery63.150.00%
Drugs61.3550.00%
Burglary51.35-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.13-44.44%
Shoplifting41.13300.00%
Bicycle theft30.90-25.00%
Other crime20.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4443.44-13.73%
Violence and sexual offences339.90-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour327.43-34.69%
Theft from the person277.2058.82%
Public order156.0866.67%
Burglary93.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.03-25.00%
Vehicle crime92.03-10.00%
Drugs42.03-77.78%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Bicycle theft40.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5154.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences5111.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour4911.480.00%
Drugs1811.030.00%
Theft from the person174.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.830.00%
Vehicle crime102.700.00%
Robbery92.250.00%
Public order92.030.00%
Burglary62.030.00%
Bicycle theft41.350.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
April 202457
January 202429
December 202318
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
April 202432
January 202434
December 202331
November 202344
October 202351

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 202413
December 20236
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202460
April 202458
January 202429
December 202328
November 202332
October 202349

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202416
January 202415
December 202314
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202412
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 40.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
April 202440
January 202441
December 202335
November 202333
October 202351

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 9AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Angel Mews
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pentonville Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whiskin Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penton Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chapel Market
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Grant Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 17. Owen Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Chadwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Lloyd'S Row
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Cumming Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1