SWINTON STREET, WC1X 9NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9NT

SWINTON STREET, WC1X 9NT, Camden has recorded a total of 366 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.50 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9NT 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 9NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9NT, encompassing approximately 6256 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-34.71% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (93.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-12.90% decrease)

WC1X 9NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

SWINTON STREET, WC1X 9NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7958.50-34.71%
Theft from the person6012.6393.55%
Violence and sexual offences549.59-12.90%
Other theft478.63261.54%
Criminal damage and arson247.51118.18%
Vehicle crime243.84380.00%
Shoplifting213.84250.00%
Public order193.36-9.52%
Burglary143.0440.00%
Drugs122.2420.00%
Robbery81.92-20.00%
Other crime21.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12149.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences6219.341140.00%
Theft from the person319.91520.00%
Public order214.95425.00%
Other theft133.36225.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.081000.00%
Drugs101.76400.00%
Burglary101.600.00%
Robbery101.60400.00%
Shoplifting61.60500.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Other crime40.80300.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%

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 offences54.16-83.33%
Theft from the person50.80-89.58%
Other theft40.80-92.31%
Public order40.64-76.47%
Drugs20.64-75.00%
Robbery20.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.16-97.06%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

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 theft5232.29-49.02%
Theft from the person488.31-59.66%
Shoplifting347.67-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences305.43-62.50%
Public order174.79-55.26%
Drugs82.72-27.27%
Robbery61.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other crime20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11983.11108.77%
Other theft10219.02218.75%
Anti-social behaviour8016.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences8012.79185.71%
Shoplifting4412.79100.00%
Public order387.03153.33%
Robbery156.07650.00%
Drugs112.4037.50%
Burglary111.760.00%
Bicycle theft61.76100.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Other crime40.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%

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 person5727.17-26.92%
Other theft329.11-70.91%
Violence and sexual offences285.11-70.83%
Shoplifting224.48-31.25%
Public order153.52-65.12%
Drugs82.40-46.67%
Bicycle theft31.28-57.14%
Robbery20.48-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-92.86%
Other crime10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11083.59-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences9617.5857.38%
Theft from the person7815.34-19.59%
Anti-social behaviour7612.4724.59%
Public order4312.157.50%
Shoplifting326.87-5.88%
Robbery175.11-15.00%
Vehicle crime162.7260.00%
Drugs152.56-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson142.4075.00%
Burglary132.24160.00%
Bicycle theft72.0875.00%
Other crime41.1233.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13278.96-10.81%
Theft from the person9721.1010.23%
Anti-social behaviour6115.50-1.61%
Violence and sexual offences619.75-28.24%
Public order409.7525.00%
Shoplifting346.39-39.29%
Robbery205.4311.11%
Drugs193.2026.67%
Vehicle crime103.04-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson81.60-42.86%
Burglary51.28-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.8033.33%
Other crime30.64-25.00%

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 theft14888.5528.70%
Theft from the person8823.6518.92%
Violence and sexual offences8514.07-15.84%
Anti-social behaviour6213.59-28.74%
Shoplifting569.91-12.50%
Public order328.95-13.51%
Vehicle crime195.1135.71%
Robbery183.040.00%
Drugs152.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.400.00%
Burglary82.24-20.00%
Other crime41.28100.00%
Bicycle theft30.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.48-66.67%

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 theft11590.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10118.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour8716.140.00%
Theft from the person7413.910.00%
Shoplifting6411.830.00%
Public order3710.230.00%
Drugs205.910.00%
Robbery183.200.00%
Vehicle crime142.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.240.00%
Burglary102.240.00%
Bicycle theft71.600.00%
Possession of weapons61.120.00%
Other crime20.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 566 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 2024121
April 202480
January 202476
December 202361
November 202362
October 202387

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
January 202415
December 202319
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20232

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 202414
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 755 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202413
July 20244
May 202452
April 2024102
March 202432
January 2024110
December 2023132
November 2023148
October 2023115

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 20244
May 202417
April 202438
March 202415
January 202443
December 202340
November 202332
October 202337

A total of 657 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202431
July 20245
May 202448
April 2024119
March 202457
January 202478
December 202397
November 202388
October 202374

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 20246
January 202416
December 202310
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 602 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202462
July 20245
May 202430
April 202480
March 202428
January 202496
December 202361
November 202385
October 2023101

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202411
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 314 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
July 20241
May 202434
April 202444
March 202422
January 202432
December 202334
November 202356
October 202364

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 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 202415
March 20242
January 202417
December 202320
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

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 9NT 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
    Total27
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    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. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    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