ACTON STREET, WC1X 9NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9NG

ACTON STREET, WC1X 9NG, Camden has recorded a total of 323 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.95 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9NG 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 9NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9NG, encompassing approximately 7028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (131.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-16.95% decrease)

WC1X 9NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

ACTON STREET, WC1X 9NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6945.95-41.03%
Theft from the person519.82131.82%
Violence and sexual offences497.26-16.95%
Other theft376.97311.11%
Shoplifting225.26450.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.1390.91%
Vehicle crime212.99320.00%
Public order182.995.88%
Burglary132.5662.50%
Drugs101.8542.86%
Robbery81.4233.33%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11738.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5916.655800.00%
Theft from the person228.392100.00%
Public order173.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.420.00%
Other theft91.560.00%
Burglary81.280.00%
Drugs71.140.00%
Robbery61.000.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Shoplifting40.710.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.14-98.08%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7139.270.00%
Other theft5410.10-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences537.68-25.35%
Theft from the person527.5467.74%
Robbery117.4010.00%
Public order91.56-47.06%
Burglary91.28-25.00%
Drugs71.28-46.15%
Vehicle crime51.00-66.67%
Shoplifting20.71-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-90.91%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7146.38121.88%
Anti-social behaviour7110.1024.56%
Other theft5710.109.62%
Theft from the person318.1124.00%
Public order174.4141.67%
Vehicle crime152.4250.00%
Drugs132.13116.67%
Burglary121.85140.00%
Shoplifting121.71-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson111.7183.33%
Robbery101.56-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.420.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5734.43-8.06%
Other theft528.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences327.40-42.86%
Theft from the person254.55-30.56%
Shoplifting193.5635.71%
Public order122.70-20.00%
Robbery121.710.00%
Vehicle crime101.71-41.18%
Drugs61.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-45.45%
Burglary50.85-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.71100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7845.9523.81%
Anti-social behaviour6211.10-28.74%
Violence and sexual offences568.82-17.65%
Theft from the person367.9733.33%
Vehicle crime175.1230.77%
Public order152.427.14%
Shoplifting142.130.00%
Robbery121.99-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson111.7110.00%
Drugs101.560.00%
Burglary91.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8748.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences6812.380.00%
Other theft639.670.00%
Theft from the person278.960.00%
Public order143.840.00%
Robbery141.990.00%
Shoplifting141.990.00%
Vehicle crime131.990.00%
Drugs101.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.420.00%
Burglary91.420.00%
Bicycle theft71.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 534 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 76.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 2024117
April 202471
January 202471
December 202357
November 202362
October 202387

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 20249
January 202417
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 350 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20249
April 202454
January 202457
December 202352
November 202378
October 202363

A total of 246 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202422
July 20241
May 20241
April 202452
January 202431
December 202325
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202459
July 20241
April 202453
January 202471
December 202332
November 202356
October 202368

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20249
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20244
April 20242
January 202412
December 202319
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crestfield Street
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 21. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1