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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9LS

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9LS, Camden has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.44 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9LS 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 9LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9LS, encompassing approximately 7182 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-37.37% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (175.00% increase)

WC1X 9LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6232.44-37.37%
Violence and sexual offences428.63-4.55%
Theft from the person335.85175.00%
Other theft224.59340.00%
Vehicle crime173.06240.00%
Burglary132.37116.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.810.00%
Public order101.39-23.08%
Drugs91.3950.00%
Shoplifting71.25250.00%
Robbery40.97-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.5650.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9929.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4413.784300.00%
Public order136.130.00%
Theft from the person121.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.670.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Drugs60.840.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
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 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.28-97.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.56%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5931.32-7.81%
Violence and sexual offences418.21-30.51%
Theft from the person405.71100.00%
Other theft385.5718.75%
Robbery105.29100.00%
Drugs91.39-47.06%
Burglary81.25-33.33%
Public order61.11-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.70-40.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Shoplifting20.42-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6436.0618.52%
Violence and sexual offences598.9196.67%
Other theft328.2128.00%
Theft from the person204.46-25.93%
Drugs172.78142.86%
Vehicle crime152.3766.67%
Burglary122.09140.00%
Public order111.6783.33%
Shoplifting101.53-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson81.3960.00%
Robbery51.11-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.7066.67%
Other crime10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5427.84-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences307.52-40.00%
Theft from the person274.18-25.00%
Other theft253.76-50.00%
Shoplifting193.4818.75%
Vehicle crime92.65125.00%
Robbery81.2514.29%
Drugs71.1175.00%
Public order60.97-40.00%
Burglary50.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.7050.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5735.50-27.85%
Violence and sexual offences507.94-12.28%
Other theft506.9619.05%
Theft from the person366.9650.00%
Shoplifting165.0123.08%
Criminal damage and arson112.230.00%
Public order101.5342.86%
Burglary71.39-12.50%
Robbery70.97-12.50%
Drugs40.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7938.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences5711.000.00%
Other theft427.940.00%
Theft from the person245.850.00%
Shoplifting133.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.810.00%
Vehicle crime101.530.00%
Drugs101.390.00%
Burglary81.390.00%
Robbery81.110.00%
Public order71.110.00%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202412
May 20241
April 202440
January 202420
December 202327
November 202336
October 202324

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 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202499
April 202459
January 202464
December 202354
November 202357
October 202379

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 202438
January 202432
December 202325
November 202350
October 202342

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20245
January 202415
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 202417
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 202410
December 202319
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202444
July 20241
May 20241
April 202441
January 202459
December 202330
November 202350
October 202357

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 9LS 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Cumming Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Britannia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1