WICKLOW STREET, WC1X 9JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9JY

WICKLOW STREET, WC1X 9JY, Camden has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9JY 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 9JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9JY, encompassing approximately 4721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (814.29% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (500.00% increase)

WC1X 9JY 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

WICKLOW STREET, WC1X 9JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12672.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences6426.68814.29%
Theft from the person3613.55500.00%
Public order277.62350.00%
Other theft215.72250.00%
Robbery134.45333.33%
Burglary122.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.54400.00%
Drugs92.12200.00%
Shoplifting71.91250.00%
Vehicle crime61.480.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Possession of weapons31.0650.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-86.27%
Theft from the person61.48-90.48%
Other theft61.27-93.33%
Public order61.27-81.82%
Drugs31.27-76.92%
Robbery30.64-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.42-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9069.25-41.56%
Theft from the person6319.06-56.85%
Shoplifting6113.34-4.69%
Violence and sexual offences5112.92-46.88%
Public order3310.80-26.67%
Drugs136.99-7.14%
Robbery72.75-53.33%
Other crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.42-80.00%
Burglary10.21-90.91%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154137.44180.00%
Theft from the person14632.61111.59%
Violence and sexual offences9630.92123.26%
Anti-social behaviour8420.330.00%
Shoplifting6417.7956.10%
Public order4513.5560.71%
Robbery159.53400.00%
Drugs143.1840.00%
Burglary112.961000.00%
Vehicle crime72.330.00%
Bicycle theft51.4866.67%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6954.850.00%
Other theft5514.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.654200.00%
Shoplifting419.110.00%
Public order288.680.00%
Drugs105.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-98.98%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137121.77-18.93%
Violence and sexual offences9829.0146.27%
Anti-social behaviour9020.7532.35%
Theft from the person8319.06-18.63%
Public order4317.587.50%
Shoplifting339.11-13.16%
Vehicle crime246.994.35%
Robbery205.080.00%
Drugs154.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.1850.00%
Burglary82.5460.00%
Bicycle theft61.6920.00%
Other crime41.27100.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft169119.65-11.98%
Theft from the person10235.795.15%
Anti-social behaviour6821.60-1.45%
Violence and sexual offences6714.40-24.72%
Public order4014.1914.29%
Shoplifting388.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime238.05-20.69%
Robbery204.87-4.76%
Drugs184.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.81-33.33%
Burglary51.69-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.0666.67%
Other crime21.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft192133.8436.17%
Theft from the person9740.6621.25%
Violence and sexual offences8920.54-8.25%
Anti-social behaviour6918.85-21.59%
Shoplifting5714.61-10.94%
Public order3512.07-10.26%
Vehicle crime297.4131.82%
Robbery216.1416.67%
Drugs154.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.180.00%
Burglary72.54-12.50%
Other crime41.4833.33%
Bicycle theft30.85-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.64-71.43%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft141128.34-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences9729.8622.78%
Anti-social behaviour8820.548.64%
Theft from the person8018.649.59%
Shoplifting6416.94220.00%
Public order3913.5544.44%
Vehicle crime228.2683.33%
Drugs204.665.26%
Robbery184.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.8120.00%
Burglary82.54-46.67%
Bicycle theft71.6975.00%
Possession of weapons71.48250.00%
Other crime31.48-40.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147107.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour8131.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences7917.150.00%
Theft from the person7316.730.00%
Public order2715.460.00%
Shoplifting205.720.00%
Drugs194.240.00%
Burglary154.020.00%
Robbery153.180.00%
Vehicle crime123.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.540.00%
Other crime52.120.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024154
March 202455
January 2024137
December 2023169
November 2023192
October 2023141
September 2023147

A total of 323 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20246
May 202433
April 202445
March 202428
January 202443
December 202340
November 202335
October 202339
September 202327

A total of 755 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024146
March 202469
January 202483
December 2023102
November 202397
October 202380
September 202373

A total of 692 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202464
July 20247
May 202451
April 202496
March 202443
February 20241
January 202498
December 202367
November 202389
October 202397
September 202379

A total of 606 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024126
April 202484
January 202490
December 202368
November 202369
October 202388
September 202381

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20243
May 20247
April 202415
March 20243
January 202420
December 202320
November 202321
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 202424
December 202323
November 202329
October 202322
September 202312

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202415
December 202318
November 202315
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202464
March 202441
January 202433
December 202338
November 202357
October 202364
September 202320

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 9JY 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. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Crestfield Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total15
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Killick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 9. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belgrove Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Railway Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 20. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 24. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 26. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Southern Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1