WC1B Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B

WC1B, Camden has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 178.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WC1B crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WC1B, encompassing approximately 940 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (1150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1B Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 38
  • Montague Street with total crimes: 14

WC1B Crime Map

Postcodes in WC1B

The postcode district are associated with the WC1B, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WC1B has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50178.721150.00%
Other theft2653.19550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2627.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences2427.660.00%
Public order1225.530.00%
Robbery1012.770.00%
Shoplifting610.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.380.00%
Bicycle theft46.380.00%
Burglary24.260.00%
Drugs22.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.640.00%
Theft from the person44.260.00%
Other crime24.260.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person48.51-96.61%
Public order24.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118293.62883.33%
Other theft64125.53966.67%
Anti-social behaviour3068.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences2831.91600.00%
Robbery1229.790.00%
Shoplifting812.770.00%
Possession of weapons48.510.00%
Public order44.260.00%
Burglary44.260.00%
Drugs24.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1223.40500.00%
Other theft612.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.380.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22.13-98.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person120344.6839.53%
Anti-social behaviour62127.6634.78%
Other theft5865.9645.00%
Violence and sexual offences2861.70-26.32%
Public order1429.7940.00%
Robbery1214.89100.00%
Shoplifting1012.7766.67%
Burglary610.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime66.3850.00%
Possession of weapons26.38-50.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-50.00%
Drugs22.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86278.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour4691.49-17.86%
Other theft4048.94-53.49%
Violence and sexual offences3842.55-9.52%
Burglary1040.43-28.57%
Public order1010.6425.00%
Shoplifting610.64-50.00%
Robbery66.38-62.50%
Bicycle theft46.38100.00%
Vehicle crime44.260.00%
Drugs44.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons44.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86361.7043.33%
Theft from the person8691.49-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour5691.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences4259.5723.53%
Robbery1644.68166.67%
Burglary1417.0240.00%
Shoplifting1214.89-14.29%
Public order812.77-50.00%
Drugs68.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.380.00%
Vehicle crime46.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft24.26-50.00%
Other crime22.130.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person92310.646.98%
Other theft6097.87-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour4263.83-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences3444.680.00%
Public order1636.1760.00%
Shoplifting1417.0275.00%
Burglary1014.89-16.67%
Robbery610.64-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.380.00%
Vehicle crime66.3850.00%
Bicycle theft46.38-66.67%
Drugs24.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86338.300.00%
Other theft6891.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour5472.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences3457.450.00%
Robbery1436.170.00%
Bicycle theft1214.890.00%
Burglary1212.770.00%
Public order1012.770.00%
Shoplifting810.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.510.00%
Vehicle crime46.380.00%
Drugs44.260.00%
Possession of weapons44.260.00%
Other crime24.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 412 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20244
April 202464
March 20246
January 202458
December 202340
November 202386
October 202360
September 202368

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20242
April 20244
January 202414
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
May 20242
April 202428
March 20244
January 202428
December 202338
November 202342
October 202334
September 202334

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202430
January 202462
December 202346
November 202356
October 202342
September 202354

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 660 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024118
March 202412
February 20242
January 2024120
December 202386
November 202386
October 202392
September 202386

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202314
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 202412
December 20236
November 202316
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
September 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total40
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft6
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total38
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
  • 3. Montague Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person10
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dyott Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bedford Place
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Morwell Street
    Total8
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bernard Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Streatham Street
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Adeline Place
    Total2
    Public order2