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 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.88 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9LR, encompassing approximately 7109 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1X 9LR area, explore the WC1X 9LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-38.83% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)

WC1X 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6334.88-38.83%
Violence and sexual offences408.86-11.11%
Theft from the person295.63141.67%
Vehicle crime194.08375.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.6790.00%
Other theft172.67183.33%
Shoplifting172.39750.00%
Burglary132.3962.50%
Public order111.83-21.43%
Drugs101.5566.67%
Robbery51.41-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.7050.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 behaviour8240.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences6211.530.00%
Other theft458.720.00%
Theft from the person206.330.00%
Shoplifting152.810.00%
Drugs112.110.00%
Vehicle crime111.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.550.00%
Burglary91.410.00%
Public order81.270.00%
Robbery81.130.00%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 481 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 68.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 2024103
April 202460
January 202464
December 202354
November 202355
October 202382

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 202416
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202412
May 20241
April 202442
January 202421
December 202323
November 202331
October 202320

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 20244
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202445
July 20241
April 202442
January 202464
December 202331
November 202351
October 202362

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
April 202435
January 202432
December 202329
November 202353
October 202345

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20243
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 24. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Northdown Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Keystone Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2