PERCY CIRCUS, WC1X 9EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9EE

PERCY CIRCUS, WC1X 9EE, Islington has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.40 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9EE 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 9EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9EE, encompassing approximately 6527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (4100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Killick Street with total crimes: 10
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

PERCY CIRCUS, WC1X 9EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9131.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences4213.944100.00%
Public order146.430.00%
Theft from the person122.140.00%
Burglary91.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.380.00%
Drugs71.380.00%
Robbery61.070.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-97.62%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5432.781.89%
Violence and sexual offences448.27-25.42%
Theft from the person426.74110.00%
Other theft356.4312.90%
Robbery105.36100.00%
Burglary91.53-18.18%
Drugs61.38-57.14%
Public order50.92-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.77-69.23%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-90.00%
Shoplifting10.15-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5937.38126.92%
Anti-social behaviour539.0465.62%
Other theft318.126.90%
Theft from the person204.7553.85%
Drugs143.06366.67%
Vehicle crime132.1462.50%
Public order121.9950.00%
Burglary111.84175.00%
Shoplifting111.69-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson101.6966.67%
Robbery51.53-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.77300.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3224.20-31.91%
Other theft294.90-36.96%
Violence and sexual offences264.44-42.22%
Shoplifting183.9828.57%
Theft from the person132.76-43.48%
Public order81.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.2360.00%
Robbery81.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-40.00%
Burglary40.92-50.00%
Drugs30.61-57.14%
Other crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.62-28.79%
Other theft467.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences457.05-18.18%
Theft from the person236.8927.78%
Shoplifting143.527.69%
Criminal damage and arson102.1425.00%
Public order101.5342.86%
Robbery91.530.00%
Burglary81.38-20.00%
Drugs71.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-54.55%
Possession of weapons10.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6639.6824.53%
Violence and sexual offences5510.1125.00%
Other theft468.4370.37%
Theft from the person187.05-5.26%
Shoplifting132.76116.67%
Vehicle crime111.99-8.33%
Burglary101.69-37.50%
Robbery91.5380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3814.29%
Public order71.230.00%
Drugs71.07-36.36%
Bicycle theft51.0725.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5332.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.120.00%
Other theft276.740.00%
Theft from the person194.140.00%
Burglary162.910.00%
Vehicle crime122.450.00%
Drugs111.840.00%
Public order71.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Shoplifting61.070.00%
Robbery50.920.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20249
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202442
January 202420
December 202313
November 202323
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 20241
April 202444
January 202459
December 202326
November 202345
October 202355
September 202344

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202491
April 202454
January 202453
December 202332
November 202347
October 202366
September 202353

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 202414
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202435
January 202431
December 202329
November 202346
October 202346
September 202327

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202314
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

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
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Killick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 12. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Southern Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Northdown Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 22. Collier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mylne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Penton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Donegal Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1