WC1E Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E

WC1E, Camden has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WC1E crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WC1E, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WC1E Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Euston Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 1

WC1E Crime Map

Postcodes in WC1E

The postcode district are associated with the WC1E, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WC1E has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57.01-64.29%
Public order32.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7550.00%
Other theft11.750.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1413.44-82.28%
Public order38.18-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-93.33%
Robbery21.17-71.43%
Other theft11.17-96.88%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79112.221875.00%
Other theft3246.17700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3018.70650.00%
Anti-social behaviour2017.530.00%
Shoplifting1111.690.00%
Public order76.43250.00%
Robbery74.090.00%
Burglary34.090.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.18-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-84.62%
Theft from the person42.34-94.29%
Public order22.34-81.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70141.4437.25%
Other theft5640.9112.00%
Anti-social behaviour3932.7334.48%
Violence and sexual offences2622.79-29.73%
Robbery1415.20250.00%
Public order118.18-15.38%
Bicycle theft86.4314.29%
Shoplifting74.680.00%
Vehicle crime44.09100.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51122.74-13.56%
Other theft5029.81-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences3729.2254.17%
Anti-social behaviour2921.62-3.33%
Public order1316.950.00%
Bicycle theft77.60-12.50%
Shoplifting74.09-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.09100.00%
Robbery42.34-50.00%
Drugs32.340.00%
Burglary31.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66133.84-19.51%
Theft from the person5938.57-11.94%
Anti-social behaviour3034.4820.00%
Violence and sexual offences2417.539.09%
Public order1314.03160.00%
Shoplifting107.60-47.37%
Bicycle theft85.8414.29%
Robbery84.680.00%
Burglary44.68-50.00%
Drugs32.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82146.7041.38%
Theft from the person6747.9326.42%
Anti-social behaviour2539.168.70%
Violence and sexual offences2214.61-15.38%
Shoplifting1912.86137.50%
Robbery811.100.00%
Burglary84.68100.00%
Bicycle theft74.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.090.00%
Public order52.92-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.92-50.00%
Drugs11.17-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58120.40-10.77%
Theft from the person5333.9051.43%
Violence and sexual offences2630.9818.18%
Anti-social behaviour2315.20-4.17%
Robbery813.44-11.11%
Shoplifting84.6860.00%
Public order74.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.0966.67%
Bicycle theft42.92100.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Drugs42.34100.00%
Burglary42.3433.33%
Other crime22.340.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65106.954.84%
Theft from the person3537.99-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour2420.46-22.58%
Violence and sexual offences2214.03-4.35%
Robbery912.860.00%
Public order95.260.00%
Shoplifting55.2625.00%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.75-75.00%
Drugs21.17-33.33%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62120.400.00%
Theft from the person4636.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour3126.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences2318.120.00%
Public order913.440.00%
Robbery95.260.00%
Bicycle theft85.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.680.00%
Shoplifting43.510.00%
Drugs32.340.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 483 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 202414
April 202479
March 20244
January 202470
December 202351
November 202359
October 202367
September 202353
August 202335
July 202346

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 202430
March 20244
January 202426
December 202337
November 202324
October 202322
September 202326
August 202322
July 202323

A total of 477 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
March 20244
January 202456
December 202350
November 202366
October 202382
September 202358
August 202365
July 202362

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20247
January 202414
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202439
December 202329
November 202330
October 202325
September 202323
August 202324
July 202331

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202319
September 20238
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warren Street (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitfield Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1