GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9EZ

GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9EZ, Islington has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.27 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9EZ 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 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9EZ, encompassing approximately 6107 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (4000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9EZ 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

GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8131.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences4113.264000.00%
Public order196.710.00%
Theft from the person113.110.00%
Burglary71.800.00%
Drugs71.150.00%
Other theft61.150.00%
Robbery50.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-97.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4232.91-6.67%
Theft from the person406.88166.67%
Violence and sexual offences376.55-35.09%
Other theft326.0610.34%
Public order165.240.00%
Burglary112.620.00%
Drugs81.80-50.00%
Robbery71.31133.33%
Vehicle crime51.15-54.55%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5737.5083.87%
Anti-social behaviour459.3350.00%
Other theft297.3738.10%
Drugs164.75128.57%
Public order162.6214.29%
Theft from the person152.6236.36%
Criminal damage and arson122.4620.00%
Burglary111.96175.00%
Vehicle crime111.8057.14%
Shoplifting81.80-52.94%
Bicycle theft51.31400.00%
Robbery30.82-57.14%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.53-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour305.08-31.82%
Other theft214.91-43.24%
Shoplifting173.4421.43%
Public order142.78-6.67%
Theft from the person112.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.8011.11%
Drugs71.6416.67%
Robbery71.150.00%
Vehicle crime71.1516.67%
Burglary41.15-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4434.88-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences407.20-14.89%
Other theft376.55-7.50%
Theft from the person226.0637.50%
Public order153.6087.50%
Shoplifting142.4627.27%
Criminal damage and arson92.29-25.00%
Burglary81.47-11.11%
Robbery71.31-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.15-40.00%
Drugs60.98-62.50%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6240.6126.53%
Violence and sexual offences4710.1520.51%
Other theft407.70100.00%
Drugs166.5545.45%
Theft from the person162.62-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson122.62100.00%
Shoplifting111.9657.14%
Vehicle crime101.80-23.08%
Burglary91.64-35.71%
Robbery81.4760.00%
Public order81.31-27.27%
Bicycle theft61.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Other crime10.33-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4932.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.020.00%
Other theft206.390.00%
Theft from the person173.270.00%
Burglary142.780.00%
Vehicle crime132.290.00%
Public order112.130.00%
Drugs111.800.00%
Shoplifting71.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.150.00%
Robbery50.980.00%
Other crime40.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 202440
January 202415
December 202311
November 202322
October 202316
September 202317

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 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
April 202442
January 202445
December 202330
November 202344
October 202362
September 202349

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202432
January 202429
December 202321
November 202337
October 202340
September 202320

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202416
January 202416
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20241
April 202437
January 202457
December 202331
November 202340
October 202347
September 202339

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 202416
December 20237
November 20236
October 202316
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 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 54 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

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 9EZ 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. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Northdown Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 20. Collier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mylne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Penton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Donegal Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A501
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Field Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1