WHARTON STREET, WC1X 9PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9PN

WHARTON STREET, WC1X 9PN, Islington has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.54 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9PN 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 9PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9PN, encompassing approximately 6353 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (3800.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

WHARTON STREET, WC1X 9PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6727.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences3910.553800.00%
Shoplifting136.140.00%
Public order122.050.00%
Theft from the person111.890.00%
Burglary71.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.100.00%
Drugs61.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-97.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4730.8523.68%
Theft from the person377.40105.56%
Violence and sexual offences365.822.86%
Other theft265.67-7.14%
Shoplifting144.09250.00%
Burglary92.20-10.00%
Public order61.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.94-64.29%
Drugs50.79-64.29%
Robbery40.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.63-42.86%
Other crime30.63200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3829.9052.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.9820.69%
Other theft285.5116.67%
Theft from the person184.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime142.83100.00%
Drugs142.20180.00%
Burglary102.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5712.50%
Public order81.42166.67%
Bicycle theft71.26600.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Shoplifting40.63-42.86%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.51-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour254.56-32.43%
Other theft243.93-31.43%
Theft from the person243.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.78-20.00%
Shoplifting71.26133.33%
Vehicle crime71.1016.67%
Drugs51.10150.00%
Burglary40.79-50.00%
Robbery40.6333.33%
Public order30.63-62.50%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3728.65-40.32%
Other theft355.82-10.26%
Theft from the person325.51113.33%
Violence and sexual offences315.04-27.91%
Criminal damage and arson104.8825.00%
Public order81.570.00%
Burglary81.2614.29%
Vehicle crime61.26-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.9433.33%
Robbery30.63-25.00%
Shoplifting30.47-25.00%
Drugs20.47-71.43%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6233.3758.97%
Violence and sexual offences439.7626.47%
Other theft396.7744.44%
Theft from the person156.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime102.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.5714.29%
Public order81.260.00%
Burglary71.26-50.00%
Drugs71.10-12.50%
Robbery41.10-20.00%
Shoplifting40.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3928.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.140.00%
Other theft275.350.00%
Theft from the person184.250.00%
Burglary142.830.00%
Vehicle crime122.200.00%
Public order81.890.00%
Drugs81.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.260.00%
Shoplifting61.100.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 202437
January 202418
December 202324
November 202332
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20241
April 202436
January 202435
December 202329
November 202331
October 202343
September 202334

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
April 202447
January 202438
December 202325
November 202337
October 202362
September 202339

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202426
January 202428
December 202324
November 202335
October 202339
September 202327

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202414
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232
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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 202414
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mylne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Penton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Donegal Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A501
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Field Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Naoroji Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1