WC1X 9HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9HX

WC1X 9HX, Camden has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.61 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9HX 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 9HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9HX, encompassing approximately 6871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-17.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)

WC1X 9HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9

WC1X 9HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4725.61-17.54%
Violence and sexual offences286.84-20.00%
Theft from the person244.0771.43%
Other theft193.49137.50%
Burglary122.77140.00%
Vehicle crime121.75200.00%
Public order81.750.00%
Shoplifting81.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.16-22.22%
Drugs41.02-20.00%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Bicycle theft30.4450.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5723.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences358.303400.00%
Theft from the person145.090.00%
Shoplifting122.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.750.00%
Public order81.310.00%
Other theft81.160.00%
Drugs51.160.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.88%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5629.4047.37%
Theft from the person348.15183.33%
Violence and sexual offences324.95-17.95%
Other theft264.66-21.21%
Shoplifting143.78600.00%
Drugs92.040.00%
Burglary71.310.00%
Vehicle crime71.02-30.00%
Public order71.0216.67%
Bicycle theft51.0225.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.0339.29%
Anti-social behaviour385.6852.00%
Other theft335.5343.48%
Theft from the person124.80-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.7566.67%
Vehicle crime101.4625.00%
Drugs91.4680.00%
Burglary71.310.00%
Public order61.0250.00%
Bicycle theft40.87300.00%
Shoplifting20.58-71.43%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.96-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour254.07-35.90%
Theft from the person253.64-10.71%
Other theft233.64-32.35%
Vehicle crime83.3560.00%
Shoplifting71.16133.33%
Burglary71.02-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-45.45%
Drugs50.87400.00%
Public order40.73-33.33%
Robbery30.58-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.91-25.00%
Other theft345.68-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences314.95-3.12%
Theft from the person284.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.070.00%
Burglary91.600.00%
Robbery61.31200.00%
Public order60.8750.00%
Vehicle crime50.87-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.73-25.00%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.490.00%
Other theft357.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.090.00%
Theft from the person164.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.330.00%
Burglary91.600.00%
Drugs61.310.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Bicycle theft40.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202457
April 202456
January 202438
December 202325
November 202339
October 202352

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202434
January 202412
December 202325
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
May 20241
April 202432
January 202439
December 202328
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202426
January 202433
December 202323
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202414
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Vehicle crime8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Swinton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Garnault Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Lloyd Baker Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Amwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Penton Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Weston Rise
    Total1
    Public order1