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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9EU

PERCY CIRCUS, WC1X 9EU, Islington has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.25 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9EU 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 9EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9EU, encompassing approximately 5787 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1X 9EU area, explore the WC1X 9EU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC1X 9EU area, visit the WC1X 9EU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (4000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Grant Street with total crimes: 11
  • Killick Street with total crimes: 10

PERCY CIRCUS, WC1X 9EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8735.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences4115.034000.00%
Public order207.080.00%
Theft from the person123.460.00%
Burglary82.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Drugs71.380.00%
Robbery61.210.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.17-97.56%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5338.708.16%
Violence and sexual offences489.16-22.58%
Theft from the person418.29105.00%
Other theft347.080.00%
Public order155.87-11.76%
Drugs92.59-40.00%
Burglary81.55-27.27%
Robbery81.38100.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-63.64%
Bicycle theft10.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-92.31%
Shoplifting10.17-90.91%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6243.5451.22%
Anti-social behaviour4910.7148.48%
Other theft348.479.68%
Theft from the person205.8781.82%
Public order173.466.25%
Drugs152.94114.29%
Criminal damage and arson132.5930.00%
Burglary112.25175.00%
Vehicle crime111.9057.14%
Shoplifting111.90-42.11%
Bicycle theft41.90300.00%
Robbery40.69-50.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4132.83-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour337.08-35.29%
Other theft315.70-34.04%
Shoplifting195.3635.71%
Public order163.28-5.88%
Theft from the person112.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.90-16.67%
Robbery81.73-11.11%
Drugs71.38-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.2116.67%
Burglary41.21-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5142.33-21.54%
Other theft478.812.17%
Violence and sexual offences468.12-9.80%
Theft from the person227.9515.79%
Public order173.8070.00%
Shoplifting142.947.69%
Criminal damage and arson122.420.00%
Robbery92.070.00%
Drugs81.55-46.67%
Burglary81.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.38-45.45%
Other crime21.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6547.1714.04%
Violence and sexual offences5111.2313.33%
Other theft468.81100.00%
Theft from the person197.9518.75%
Drugs153.2836.36%
Shoplifting132.5985.71%
Criminal damage and arson122.2571.43%
Vehicle crime112.07-15.38%
Burglary101.90-33.33%
Public order101.73-9.09%
Robbery91.7380.00%
Bicycle theft81.55100.00%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Other crime20.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5737.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences459.850.00%
Other theft237.770.00%
Theft from the person163.970.00%
Burglary152.760.00%
Vehicle crime132.590.00%
Public order112.250.00%
Drugs111.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.900.00%
Shoplifting71.210.00%
Robbery51.210.00%
Other crime40.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202441
January 202420
December 202311
November 202322
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 395 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202487
April 202453
January 202449
December 202333
November 202351
October 202365
September 202357

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202434
January 202434
December 202331
November 202347
October 202346
September 202323

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202415
January 202417
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20241
April 202448
January 202462
December 202341
November 202346
October 202351
September 202345

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202314
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grant Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Killick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 4. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 13. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Chapel Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Southern Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    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. Fife Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Northdown Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 23. Collier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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