WC1X 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9LW

WC1X 9LW, Camden has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.89 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9LW, encompassing approximately 7107 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (3500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

WC1X 9LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7225.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.133500.00%
Shoplifting135.070.00%
Public order131.830.00%
Theft from the person111.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.550.00%
Burglary61.270.00%
Drugs60.840.00%
Other theft50.840.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
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 person10.28-96.77%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.88%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4726.17-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences326.61-31.91%
Theft from the person314.50106.67%
Other theft264.36-16.13%
Shoplifting143.6675.00%
Drugs101.97-16.67%
Burglary61.41-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.84-57.14%
Public order60.84-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.84-40.00%
Other crime30.42200.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4929.9763.33%
Violence and sexual offences476.8956.67%
Other theft316.6124.00%
Theft from the person154.36-34.78%
Vehicle crime142.1175.00%
Drugs121.9771.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.69120.00%
Public order101.55233.33%
Shoplifting81.41-60.00%
Burglary71.1340.00%
Bicycle theft50.9866.67%
Robbery30.70-25.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.21-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour304.22-18.92%
Other theft254.22-24.24%
Theft from the person233.52-28.12%
Shoplifting203.2417.65%
Vehicle crime82.81166.67%
Drugs71.13250.00%
Burglary50.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-54.55%
Robbery40.70-50.00%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3727.86-41.27%
Violence and sexual offences345.21-19.05%
Other theft334.78-13.16%
Theft from the person324.64113.33%
Shoplifting174.5054.55%
Criminal damage and arson112.390.00%
Burglary91.5550.00%
Robbery81.27166.67%
Public order71.1340.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6330.5365.79%
Violence and sexual offences428.8644.83%
Other theft385.9152.00%
Theft from the person155.35-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson112.1157.14%
Shoplifting111.5537.50%
Vehicle crime91.55-18.18%
Drugs81.2733.33%
Burglary61.13-45.45%
Public order50.84-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.7033.33%
Robbery30.56-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3824.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.350.00%
Other theft254.080.00%
Theft from the person193.520.00%
Burglary112.670.00%
Vehicle crime111.550.00%
Public order91.550.00%
Shoplifting81.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.130.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Robbery40.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202426
January 202431
December 202325
November 202333
October 202338
September 202325

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202472
April 202447
January 202449
December 202330
November 202337
October 202363
September 202338

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202414
January 20248
December 202320
November 202317
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
January 202447
December 202330
November 202334
October 202342
September 202329

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 202431
January 202415
December 202323
November 202332
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 202414
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting11
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A501
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Field Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2