LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9HJ

LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HJ, Camden has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.25 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9HJ 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 9HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9HJ, encompassing approximately 4715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (1040.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (560.00% increase)

WC1X 9HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 22
  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 15

LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12064.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences5725.451040.00%
Theft from the person3312.09560.00%
Public order237.00475.00%
Other theft144.88250.00%
Robbery122.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.54900.00%
Burglary82.120.00%
Drugs71.70250.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Shoplifting61.27500.00%
Other crime41.27300.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-82.76%
Theft from the person51.06-89.58%
Other theft41.06-92.31%
Public order40.85-76.47%
Drugs20.85-75.00%
Robbery20.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-97.06%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5242.62-50.94%
Theft from the person4811.03-62.79%
Shoplifting3410.18-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences297.21-65.48%
Public order176.15-50.00%
Drugs83.60-20.00%
Robbery61.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person129112.38126.32%
Other theft10627.35231.25%
Violence and sexual offences8422.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour7717.810.00%
Shoplifting4816.33118.18%
Public order3410.18126.67%
Robbery157.21650.00%
Drugs103.1825.00%
Burglary102.120.00%
Bicycle theft52.1266.67%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5736.05-31.33%
Other theft3212.09-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences286.79-71.43%
Shoplifting225.94-40.54%
Public order154.66-64.29%
Drugs83.18-52.94%
Bicycle theft31.70-57.14%
Robbery20.64-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-92.86%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128118.32-15.23%
Violence and sexual offences9827.1440.00%
Theft from the person8320.78-13.54%
Anti-social behaviour8117.6024.62%
Public order4217.18-4.55%
Shoplifting378.910.00%
Robbery187.85-10.00%
Drugs173.82-5.56%
Vehicle crime153.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.1840.00%
Burglary122.97100.00%
Bicycle theft72.5440.00%
Other crime41.4833.33%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151113.87-6.79%
Theft from the person9632.026.67%
Violence and sexual offences7020.36-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour6514.843.17%
Public order4413.7815.79%
Shoplifting379.33-33.93%
Robbery207.855.26%
Drugs184.2412.50%
Vehicle crime123.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson102.54-23.08%
Burglary62.12-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.2766.67%
Other crime31.06-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft162122.7732.79%
Theft from the person9034.3512.50%
Violence and sexual offences8519.08-17.48%
Anti-social behaviour6318.02-22.22%
Shoplifting5613.36-16.42%
Public order3811.87-7.32%
Vehicle crime218.0616.67%
Robbery194.45-9.52%
Drugs164.03-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson133.3944.44%
Burglary72.760.00%
Other crime41.4833.33%
Bicycle theft30.85-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft122124.47-8.96%
Violence and sexual offences10325.8721.18%
Anti-social behaviour8121.8417.39%
Theft from the person8017.1817.65%
Shoplifting6716.96219.05%
Public order4114.2164.00%
Robbery218.6923.53%
Drugs194.455.56%
Vehicle crime184.0350.00%
Bicycle theft103.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.12-18.18%
Burglary71.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons61.48200.00%
Other crime31.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft134103.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences8528.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour6918.020.00%
Theft from the person6814.630.00%
Public order2514.420.00%
Shoplifting215.300.00%
Drugs184.450.00%
Robbery173.820.00%
Burglary143.600.00%
Vehicle crime122.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.540.00%
Other crime62.330.00%
Bicycle theft51.270.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202410
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 20245
May 202429
April 202484
March 202428
January 202498
December 202370
November 202385
October 2023103
September 202385

A total of 556 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024120
April 202477
January 202481
December 202365
November 202363
October 202381
September 202369

A total of 905 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20244
May 202452
April 2024106
March 202432
January 2024128
December 2023151
November 2023162
October 2023122
September 2023134

A total of 283 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20244
May 202417
April 202434
March 202415
January 202442
December 202344
November 202338
October 202341
September 202325

A total of 689 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20245
May 202448
April 2024129
March 202457
January 202483
December 202396
November 202390
October 202380
September 202368

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
May 20246
April 202415
March 20242
January 202418
December 202320
November 202319
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 202415
December 202312
November 202321
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
May 202434
April 202448
March 202422
January 202437
December 202337
November 202356
October 202367
September 202321

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Caledonia Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Crestfield Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Killick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 7. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Belgrove Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Railway Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 17. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 20. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 23. Southern Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 26. London King'S Cross
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Fife Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Northdown Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 29. Collier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1