WC1X 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9BL

WC1X 9BL, Islington has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.28 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1X 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9BL, encompassing approximately 5358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (37.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (-69.05% decrease)

WC1X 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

WC1X 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6232.2837.78%
Violence and sexual offences3911.572.63%
Theft from the person137.28-69.05%
Shoplifting132.43-7.14%
Public order102.4342.86%
Burglary81.87-20.00%
Drugs71.4940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-20.00%
Other theft40.75-85.19%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4538.0728.57%
Theft from the person428.40147.06%
Violence and sexual offences387.840.00%
Other theft277.09-20.59%
Shoplifting145.04250.00%
Burglary102.610.00%
Public order71.8716.67%
Vehicle crime51.31-64.29%
Drugs50.93-54.55%
Robbery40.930.00%
Bicycle theft40.75-33.33%
Other crime30.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.7118.75%
Anti-social behaviour357.0945.83%
Other theft346.5341.67%
Theft from the person176.34-29.17%
Vehicle crime143.1775.00%
Drugs112.61120.00%
Burglary102.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.31500.00%
Public order61.12100.00%
Robbery41.120.00%
Shoplifting40.75-42.86%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3227.243.23%
Other theft245.97-33.33%
Theft from the person244.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.48-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.4914.29%
Shoplifting71.49133.33%
Drugs51.31150.00%
Burglary40.93-42.86%
Robbery40.750.00%
Public order30.75-66.67%
Other crime20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3633.78-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour356.72-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences316.53-34.04%
Theft from the person305.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.6011.11%
Public order91.8728.57%
Vehicle crime71.68-36.36%
Burglary71.310.00%
Robbery41.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.7533.33%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Drugs20.37-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5639.7564.71%
Violence and sexual offences4710.4542.42%
Other theft378.7723.33%
Theft from the person156.90-16.67%
Vehicle crime112.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0528.57%
Drugs91.6850.00%
Burglary71.68-50.00%
Public order71.31-22.22%
Robbery61.310.00%
Shoplifting41.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3433.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.340.00%
Other theft306.160.00%
Theft from the person185.600.00%
Burglary143.360.00%
Vehicle crime112.610.00%
Public order92.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.680.00%
Drugs61.310.00%
Robbery61.120.00%
Shoplifting61.120.00%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202442
January 202417
December 202324
November 202330
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 202414
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
April 202438
January 202438
December 202332
November 202331
October 202347
September 202333

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
April 202445
January 202435
December 202324
November 202335
October 202356
September 202334

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202427
January 202434
December 202324
November 202336
October 202337
September 202330

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202414
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Whiskin Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mylne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. Penton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Donegal Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A501
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Naoroji Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Amwell Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1