KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9LR

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9LR, Camden has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.08 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9LR, encompassing approximately 7109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (103) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10331.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences4514.494400.00%
Public order146.330.00%
Theft from the person121.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.690.00%
Burglary81.410.00%
Other theft61.130.00%
Drugs60.840.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.14-97.62%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6031.23-6.25%
Theft from the person428.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences425.91-34.38%
Other theft355.919.38%
Robbery104.92100.00%
Burglary91.41-18.18%
Drugs71.27-56.25%
Vehicle crime40.98-71.43%
Public order40.56-69.23%
Shoplifting30.56-76.92%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-90.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6437.70106.45%
Anti-social behaviour649.0018.52%
Other theft329.0010.34%
Theft from the person214.50-8.70%
Drugs162.95100.00%
Vehicle crime142.2555.56%
Public order131.9762.50%
Shoplifting131.83-35.00%
Burglary111.83120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.55100.00%
Robbery51.41-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.7033.33%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5428.98-1.82%
Violence and sexual offences317.60-39.22%
Other theft294.36-45.28%
Theft from the person234.08-25.81%
Shoplifting203.2425.00%
Vehicle crime92.8180.00%
Robbery91.270.00%
Public order81.27-27.27%
Drugs81.1314.29%
Burglary51.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.70200.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5536.01-32.93%
Other theft537.7417.78%
Violence and sexual offences517.45-17.74%
Theft from the person317.1755.00%
Shoplifting164.366.67%
Public order112.2537.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.55-10.00%
Robbery91.2712.50%
Drugs71.27-36.36%
Burglary70.98-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.98-54.55%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8240.6546.43%
Violence and sexual offences6211.5337.78%
Other theft458.7287.50%
Theft from the person206.33-13.04%
Shoplifting152.8187.50%
Drugs112.110.00%
Vehicle crime111.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5525.00%
Burglary91.41-35.71%
Public order81.2714.29%
Robbery81.1333.33%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5630.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences457.880.00%
Other theft246.330.00%
Theft from the person233.380.00%
Burglary143.240.00%
Drugs111.970.00%
Vehicle crime111.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.550.00%
Shoplifting81.130.00%
Public order71.130.00%
Robbery60.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 20241
April 202442
January 202464
December 202331
November 202351
October 202362
September 202345

A total of 474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 67.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024103
April 202460
January 202464
December 202354
November 202355
October 202382
September 202356

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202435
January 202432
December 202329
November 202353
October 202345
September 202324

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 202416
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202442
January 202421
December 202323
November 202331
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
  • 12. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Donegal Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A501
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1