WC1X 9LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9LG

WC1X 9LG, Camden has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.02 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1X postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.24 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1X 9LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9LG, encompassing approximately 6430 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (-93.02% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

WC1X 9LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station) with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 1
  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 1

WC1X 9LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.02-78.57%
Theft from the person30.47-93.02%
Other theft20.47-85.71%
Public order20.31-77.78%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-75.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4313.84-60.55%
Other theft146.69-81.08%
Violence and sexual offences142.18-79.10%
Public order92.18-64.00%
Robbery41.40-66.67%
Drugs30.62-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10960.65159.52%
Other theft7416.95957.14%
Anti-social behaviour7011.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences6710.89346.67%
Public order2510.42212.50%
Robbery123.89500.00%
Burglary101.870.00%
Drugs81.56100.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Shoplifting40.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4212.13-37.31%
Violence and sexual offences156.53-83.33%
Public order82.33-72.41%
Other theft71.24-91.67%
Drugs41.09-75.00%
Robbery20.62-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9067.8060.71%
Other theft8414.00-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour7513.0631.58%
Theft from the person6711.66-6.94%
Public order2910.4220.83%
Robbery164.510.00%
Drugs162.49100.00%
Vehicle crime152.4936.36%
Shoplifting132.33-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson112.0257.14%
Burglary111.71120.00%
Bicycle theft51.710.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9258.94-12.38%
Theft from the person7214.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour5711.20-6.56%
Violence and sexual offences568.86-23.29%
Public order248.719.09%
Shoplifting233.7343.75%
Robbery163.58-5.88%
Vehicle crime112.49-47.62%
Drugs81.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-36.36%
Burglary51.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.78150.00%
Other crime30.780.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10565.7823.53%
Violence and sexual offences7316.33-9.88%
Theft from the person7211.3526.32%
Anti-social behaviour6111.20-28.24%
Public order229.49-15.38%
Vehicle crime213.4223.53%
Robbery173.270.00%
Shoplifting162.640.00%
Drugs122.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8722.22%
Burglary101.7111.11%
Bicycle theft21.56-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8566.2534.92%
Other theft8513.228.97%
Violence and sexual offences8113.2215.71%
Theft from the person5712.600.00%
Public order268.8673.33%
Vehicle crime174.0430.77%
Robbery172.6441.67%
Shoplifting162.64100.00%
Drugs102.49-33.33%
Burglary91.56-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson91.400.00%
Bicycle theft71.4040.00%
Possession of weapons41.09300.00%
Other crime30.62-25.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7856.60-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences7012.1312.90%
Anti-social behaviour6310.89-14.86%
Theft from the person579.800.00%
Drugs158.86150.00%
Public order152.33-16.67%
Burglary142.33-44.00%
Vehicle crime132.18-31.58%
Robbery122.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.87-57.14%
Shoplifting81.40-57.89%
Bicycle theft51.24-37.50%
Other crime40.78300.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8764.85-16.35%
Anti-social behaviour7413.538.82%
Violence and sexual offences6211.51-10.14%
Theft from the person579.64-19.72%
Burglary258.8638.89%
Criminal damage and arson213.8990.91%
Vehicle crime193.27-5.00%
Shoplifting192.9526.67%
Public order182.950.00%
Robbery182.805.88%
Bicycle theft82.800.00%
Drugs61.24-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.93-60.00%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10469.820.00%
Theft from the person7116.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences6911.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour6810.730.00%
Vehicle crime2010.570.00%
Drugs203.110.00%
Public order183.110.00%
Burglary182.800.00%
Robbery172.800.00%
Shoplifting152.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.330.00%
Bicycle theft81.710.00%
Other crime51.240.00%
Possession of weapons50.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202414
April 202467
March 202415
January 202490
December 202356
November 202373
October 202381
September 202370
August 202362
July 202369

A total of 650 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202443
April 2024109
March 202442
January 202467
December 202372
November 202372
October 202357
September 202357
August 202357
July 202371

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
January 202416
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 202315
August 20236
July 202320

A total of 732 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 202414
April 202474
March 20247
January 202484
December 202392
November 2023105
October 202385
September 202378
August 202387
July 2023104

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20249
April 202425
March 20248
January 202429
December 202324
November 202322
October 202326
September 202315
August 202318
July 202318

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 202412
March 20242
January 202416
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317
September 202312
August 202318
July 202317

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 20239
August 202321
July 202311

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 553 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202470
January 202475
December 202357
November 202361
October 202385
September 202363
August 202374
July 202368

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239
September 202314
August 202325
July 202318

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202415
December 202311
November 202321
October 202317
September 202313
August 202319
July 202320

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 202413
December 202323
November 202316
October 202316
September 20238
August 202319
July 202315

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crestfield Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1