PENTON RISE, WC1X 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9EB

PENTON RISE, WC1X 9EB, Islington has recorded a total of 307 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.14 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9EB 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 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9EB, encompassing approximately 5567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (255.56% increase)

WC1X 9EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20

PENTON RISE, WC1X 9EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6955.14-41.03%
Violence and sexual offences5412.393.85%
Other theft329.70255.56%
Theft from the person315.7593.75%
Criminal damage and arson215.5790.91%
Shoplifting213.77425.00%
Vehicle crime203.77400.00%
Drugs163.59128.57%
Burglary142.8740.00%
Public order142.51-30.00%
Robbery62.510.00%
Bicycle theft51.08400.00%
Other crime20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11746.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences5221.015100.00%
Public order209.340.00%
Theft from the person163.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.870.00%
Burglary101.980.00%
Other theft91.800.00%
Drugs71.620.00%
Robbery61.260.00%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.18-97.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6645.26-1.49%
Violence and sexual offences5011.85-31.51%
Other theft478.98-11.32%
Theft from the person398.4485.71%
Public order167.00-27.27%
Burglary92.87-18.18%
Drugs81.62-42.86%
Robbery81.4460.00%
Vehicle crime51.44-64.29%
Bicycle theft10.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-90.91%
Shoplifting10.18-90.91%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7354.9665.91%
Anti-social behaviour6713.1131.37%
Other theft5312.0332.50%
Public order229.5222.22%
Theft from the person213.9590.91%
Drugs143.7775.00%
Vehicle crime142.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.5122.22%
Burglary111.98175.00%
Shoplifting111.98-45.00%
Robbery51.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.9050.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5140.77-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences449.16-15.38%
Other theft407.90-33.33%
Shoplifting207.1842.86%
Public order183.590.00%
Theft from the person113.23-50.00%
Robbery101.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.80-18.18%
Drugs81.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.4416.67%
Burglary41.26-60.00%
Other crime30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6050.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour6010.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences5210.780.00%
Theft from the person229.340.00%
Public order183.950.00%
Shoplifting143.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.510.00%
Drugs101.980.00%
Burglary101.800.00%
Robbery101.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.800.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 20248
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20249
April 202447
January 202453
December 202340
November 202360

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202452
July 20241
April 202450
January 202473
December 202344
November 202352

A total of 430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 71.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 2024117
April 202466
January 202467
December 202351
November 202360

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 202416
January 202422
December 202318
November 202318

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202416
May 20241
April 202439
January 202421
December 202311
November 202322

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 202320
November 202314

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Penton Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wynford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Grant Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 23. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Penton Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1