WC1X 9NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9NP

WC1X 9NP, Camden has recorded a total of 357 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.60 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9NP 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 9NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9NP, encompassing approximately 6660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (-40.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (110.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-17.19% decrease)

WC1X 9NP 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

WC1X 9NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7253.60-40.50%
Theft from the person5910.81110.71%
Violence and sexual offences538.86-17.19%
Other theft487.96269.23%
Criminal damage and arson237.21130.00%
Vehicle crime233.45360.00%
Shoplifting223.45266.67%
Public order183.30-18.18%
Burglary142.7075.00%
Drugs122.1050.00%
Robbery81.80-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12145.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences6418.171180.00%
Theft from the person289.61460.00%
Public order224.20450.00%
Other theft133.30225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.95900.00%
Robbery101.50400.00%
Drugs81.50300.00%
Burglary81.200.00%
Shoplifting61.20500.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Other crime40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.90-82.76%
Theft from the person50.75-89.58%
Other theft40.75-92.31%
Public order40.60-76.47%
Drugs20.60-75.00%
Robbery20.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-97.06%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5230.18-49.02%
Theft from the person487.81-60.66%
Shoplifting347.21-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences295.11-64.20%
Public order174.35-50.00%
Drugs82.55-33.33%
Robbery61.20-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other crime20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12277.33114.04%
Other theft10218.32218.75%
Violence and sexual offences8115.32189.29%
Anti-social behaviour7512.160.00%
Shoplifting4411.26100.00%
Public order346.61126.67%
Robbery165.11700.00%
Drugs122.4050.00%
Burglary101.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.500.00%
Bicycle theft50.9066.67%
Other crime40.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5725.53-27.85%
Other theft328.56-71.68%
Violence and sexual offences284.80-71.72%
Shoplifting224.20-35.29%
Public order153.30-65.12%
Drugs82.25-52.94%
Bicycle theft31.20-50.00%
Robbery20.45-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-92.31%
Other crime10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11379.28-13.74%
Violence and sexual offences9916.9754.69%
Theft from the person7914.86-15.05%
Anti-social behaviour7411.8623.33%
Public order4311.114.88%
Shoplifting346.460.00%
Robbery175.11-15.00%
Drugs172.556.25%
Vehicle crime142.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.1085.71%
Burglary131.9585.71%
Bicycle theft61.9550.00%
Other crime40.9033.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13173.57-11.49%
Theft from the person9319.675.68%
Violence and sexual offences6413.96-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour609.61-3.23%
Public order419.0124.24%
Shoplifting346.16-39.29%
Robbery205.1111.11%
Drugs163.006.67%
Vehicle crime102.40-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-41.67%
Burglary71.05-12.50%
Bicycle theft41.05100.00%
Other crime30.60-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14882.7328.70%
Theft from the person8822.2217.33%
Violence and sexual offences8413.21-16.83%
Anti-social behaviour6212.61-28.74%
Shoplifting569.31-15.15%
Public order338.41-10.81%
Vehicle crime194.9535.71%
Robbery182.85-5.26%
Drugs152.70-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson122.25-7.69%
Burglary81.80-11.11%
Other crime41.2033.33%
Possession of weapons20.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11585.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10117.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour8715.160.00%
Theft from the person7513.060.00%
Shoplifting6611.260.00%
Public order379.910.00%
Drugs195.560.00%
Robbery192.850.00%
Vehicle crime142.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.100.00%
Burglary91.950.00%
Bicycle theft81.350.00%
Possession of weapons61.200.00%
Other crime30.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 551 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 2024121
April 202475
January 202474
December 202360
November 202362
October 202387

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20242
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
January 202417
December 202316
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 758 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202413
July 20244
May 202452
April 2024102
March 202432
January 2024113
December 2023131
November 2023148
October 2023115

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 20244
May 202417
April 202434
March 202415
January 202443
December 202341
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 654 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202428
July 20245
May 202448
April 2024122
March 202457
January 202479
December 202393
November 202388
October 202375

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 20246
January 202414
December 202310
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202464
July 20245
May 202429
April 202481
March 202428
January 202499
December 202364
November 202384
October 2023101

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 20241
May 202434
April 202444
March 202422
January 202434
December 202334
November 202356
October 202366

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
May 20246
April 202416
March 20242
January 202417
December 202320
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1X 9NP 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. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 24. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1