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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9PX

WHARTON STREET, WC1X 9PX, Islington has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.88 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9PX 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 9PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9PX, encompassing approximately 6995 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (2.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)

WC1X 9PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

WHARTON STREET, WC1X 9PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5432.88-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences427.722.44%
Theft from the person286.00154.55%
Other theft244.00500.00%
Vehicle crime183.43350.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.57100.00%
Burglary132.29116.67%
Shoplifting121.86-7.69%
Public order71.72-53.33%
Drugs71.0016.67%
Robbery51.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7828.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences4111.154000.00%
Public order155.860.00%
Shoplifting132.140.00%
Theft from the person111.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.570.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Drugs60.860.00%
Robbery50.860.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%

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 person10.29-97.37%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.22%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5531.167.84%
Theft from the person387.86137.50%
Violence and sexual offences365.43-32.08%
Other theft365.1524.14%
Shoplifting145.1540.00%
Robbery82.00100.00%
Burglary71.14-36.36%
Drugs61.00-57.14%
Public order60.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.86-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.71-20.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5332.0276.67%
Anti-social behaviour517.5850.00%
Other theft297.2916.00%
Theft from the person164.15-33.33%
Drugs142.29133.33%
Vehicle crime122.0033.33%
Burglary111.72120.00%
Shoplifting101.57-50.00%
Public order91.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2980.00%
Bicycle theft51.2966.67%
Robbery40.71-50.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3425.30-30.61%
Violence and sexual offences304.86-23.08%
Other theft254.29-41.86%
Theft from the person243.57-29.41%
Shoplifting203.4317.65%
Vehicle crime92.86125.00%
Robbery81.2914.29%
Public order61.14-33.33%
Drugs60.8620.00%
Burglary50.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4933.02-31.94%
Other theft437.00-10.42%
Violence and sexual offences396.15-17.02%
Theft from the person345.5788.89%
Shoplifting174.8630.77%
Criminal damage and arson112.4310.00%
Public order91.5728.57%
Burglary81.290.00%
Robbery71.140.00%
Drugs51.00-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7236.450.00%
Other theft4810.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences476.860.00%
Theft from the person186.720.00%
Shoplifting132.570.00%
Vehicle crime101.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.430.00%
Drugs81.430.00%
Burglary81.140.00%
Public order71.140.00%
Robbery71.000.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202441
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202453
December 202330
November 202339
October 202347

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 170 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202411
May 20241
April 202438
January 202416
December 202324
November 202334
October 202318

A total of 393 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202478
April 202455
January 202451
December 202334
November 202349
October 202372

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20244
April 202436
January 202429
December 202325
November 202343
October 202348

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 202414
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202414
January 202410
December 202320
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

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
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total27
    Vehicle crime8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 27. Cumming Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Britannia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Swinton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1