KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9QA

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9QA, Islington has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.14 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9QA 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 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9QA, encompassing approximately 6965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-23.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)

WC1X 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 9
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9

KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4927.14-23.44%
Violence and sexual offences317.04-13.89%
Theft from the person264.4585.71%
Other theft203.73300.00%
Vehicle crime142.87366.67%
Burglary132.01160.00%
Shoplifting81.87-33.33%
Public order71.15-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-22.22%
Drugs61.0120.00%
Robbery30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft30.4350.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6424.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.193500.00%
Theft from the person145.170.00%
Shoplifting122.010.00%
Public order111.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.580.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.77%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5729.2942.50%
Theft from the person348.18142.86%
Violence and sexual offences314.88-26.19%
Other theft304.45-3.23%
Shoplifting144.31600.00%
Drugs92.01-10.00%
Public order71.290.00%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.86-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.860.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.0360.00%
Other theft315.7434.78%
Theft from the person144.45-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson102.0142.86%
Drugs101.44100.00%
Vehicle crime101.4425.00%
Public order71.4475.00%
Burglary71.010.00%
Bicycle theft51.01400.00%
Shoplifting20.72-71.43%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.11-9.68%
Theft from the person264.02-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour253.73-35.90%
Other theft233.59-28.12%
Vehicle crime83.30100.00%
Shoplifting71.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-41.67%
Burglary71.01-22.22%
Drugs51.01400.00%
Public order40.72-33.33%
Robbery40.57-33.33%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.56-25.00%
Other theft325.60-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.59-6.06%
Theft from the person304.4576.47%
Criminal damage and arson124.319.09%
Burglary91.7212.50%
Robbery61.29200.00%
Public order60.8650.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.57-25.00%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.990.00%
Other theft407.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.740.00%
Theft from the person174.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.440.00%
Burglary81.580.00%
Drugs61.150.00%
Vehicle crime60.860.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
April 202434
January 202414
December 202326
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202464
April 202457
January 202440
December 202325
November 202339
October 202352

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 202430
January 202431
December 202323
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
May 20241
April 202431
January 202442
December 202328
November 202331
October 202333

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202414
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 9QA 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. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Exmouth Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Green Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claremont Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Britannia Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Swinton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Garnault Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Lloyd Baker Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1