GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9QW

GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9QW, Islington has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.77 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9QW 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 9QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9QW, encompassing approximately 6938 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-35.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)

WC1X 9QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6738.77-35.58%
Violence and sexual offences479.664.44%
Theft from the person286.77154.55%
Other theft244.04242.86%
Criminal damage and arson203.46150.00%
Vehicle crime192.88375.00%
Shoplifting172.741600.00%
Burglary132.4562.50%
Public order121.87-14.29%
Drugs101.7342.86%
Bicycle theft51.44150.00%
Robbery50.72-16.67%
Other crime10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10431.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences4514.994400.00%
Public order146.490.00%
Theft from the person112.020.00%
Burglary81.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.150.00%
Drugs71.150.00%
Other theft71.010.00%
Robbery61.010.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.14-97.56%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6032.28-6.25%
Theft from the person418.65115.79%
Other theft405.9129.03%
Violence and sexual offences405.76-34.43%
Burglary105.76-16.67%
Robbery101.44100.00%
Drugs71.44-56.25%
Public order61.01-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.86-61.54%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-90.91%
Shoplifting10.14-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6437.6123.08%
Violence and sexual offences619.22125.93%
Other theft318.79-3.12%
Theft from the person194.4746.15%
Drugs162.74300.00%
Public order132.3185.71%
Vehicle crime131.8762.50%
Burglary121.87140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.73120.00%
Shoplifting111.59-38.89%
Robbery51.59-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.72300.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5226.37-10.34%
Other theft327.49-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences274.61-47.06%
Shoplifting183.8928.57%
Theft from the person132.59-48.00%
Robbery91.870.00%
Vehicle crime81.30100.00%
Public order71.15-30.00%
Burglary51.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-44.44%
Drugs40.72-42.86%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5835.74-30.95%
Other theft528.361.96%
Violence and sexual offences517.49-19.05%
Theft from the person257.3538.89%
Shoplifting143.607.69%
Public order102.0242.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.44-10.00%
Robbery91.3012.50%
Drugs71.30-30.00%
Burglary71.01-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8442.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences6312.110.00%
Other theft519.080.00%
Theft from the person187.350.00%
Shoplifting132.590.00%
Vehicle crime111.870.00%
Burglary101.590.00%
Drugs101.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.440.00%
Robbery81.440.00%
Public order71.150.00%
Bicycle theft51.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 69.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 2024104
April 202460
January 202464
December 202352
November 202358
October 202384

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 237 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20247
April 202440
January 202431
December 202332
November 202352
October 202351

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202445
July 20241
April 202440
January 202461
December 202327
November 202351
October 202363

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 202416
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

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 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202411
May 20241
April 202441
January 202419
December 202313
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 9QW 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. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hermes Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Penton Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mylne Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Pentonville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Naoroji Street
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 21. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Donegal Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 28. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 30. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1