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

Overview of Crime in WC1X 9RD

GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9RD, Islington has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.13 per 1,000 population. This WC1X 9RD 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 9RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1X 9RD, encompassing approximately 5859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1X 9RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12

GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7934.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences4313.484200.00%
Public order197.340.00%
Shoplifting123.240.00%
Theft from the person112.050.00%
Burglary81.880.00%
Drugs71.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.190.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.17-97.37%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5937.7222.92%
Theft from the person3810.07153.33%
Violence and sexual offences386.49-9.52%
Other theft286.49-6.67%
Public order144.780.00%
Shoplifting122.39500.00%
Burglary102.050.00%
Drugs81.71-46.67%
Robbery61.3750.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-69.23%
Bicycle theft20.68-66.67%
Other crime20.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4835.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences428.1923.53%
Other theft307.1730.43%
Theft from the person155.1250.00%
Drugs152.56114.29%
Public order142.5616.67%
Vehicle crime132.3985.71%
Criminal damage and arson112.22-8.33%
Burglary101.88150.00%
Bicycle theft61.71500.00%
Robbery41.02-33.33%
Shoplifting20.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3627.31-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.143.03%
Other theft235.80-34.29%
Criminal damage and arson123.939.09%
Public order122.05-14.29%
Theft from the person102.05-44.44%
Drugs71.710.00%
Vehicle crime71.190.00%
Robbery61.19200.00%
Shoplifting61.02500.00%
Burglary41.02-50.00%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5033.28-26.47%
Other theft358.53-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences335.97-26.67%
Theft from the person185.6328.57%
Public order143.0740.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.39-8.33%
Burglary81.8814.29%
Drugs71.37-53.33%
Vehicle crime71.19-36.36%
Other crime41.19300.00%
Bicycle theft30.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Robbery20.34-60.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6840.7930.77%
Violence and sexual offences4511.617.14%
Other theft427.6844.83%
Drugs157.1725.00%
Theft from the person142.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.3971.43%
Vehicle crime112.05-8.33%
Public order101.880.00%
Burglary71.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft61.19200.00%
Robbery51.020.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5235.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences428.870.00%
Other theft297.170.00%
Theft from the person144.950.00%
Burglary142.390.00%
Drugs122.390.00%
Vehicle crime122.050.00%
Public order102.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.710.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Robbery50.850.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 202438
January 202415
December 202310
November 202318
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202479
April 202459
January 202448
December 202336
November 202350
October 202368
September 202352

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202428
January 202430
December 202323
November 202335
October 202342
September 202329

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 202414
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 20241
April 202438
January 202442
December 202334
November 202333
October 202345
September 202342

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 202415
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202412
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grant Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 10. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Chapel Market
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Green Terrace
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Collier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cumming Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Wilmington Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Merlin Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mylne Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Penton Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Donegal Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A501
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Field Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1