EC1N 8XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EC1N 8XA

EC1N 8XA, Camden has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 125.63 per 1,000 population. This EC1N 8XA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EC1N postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 26.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EC1N 8XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EC1N 8XA, encompassing approximately 1990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EC1N 8XA area, explore the EC1N 8XA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (61) incidents (84.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)

EC1N 8XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 19
  • Greenhill Rents with total crimes: 15

EC1N 8XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61125.6384.85%
Other theft4230.6582.61%
Violence and sexual offences3621.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2918.09-42.00%
Robbery1514.57200.00%
Burglary147.5475.00%
Public order147.047.69%
Shoplifting127.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.0360.00%
Vehicle crime84.02300.00%
Bicycle theft54.02400.00%
Drugs32.51-25.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5090.452400.00%
Theft from the person3325.13230.00%
Violence and sexual offences2416.58118.18%
Other theft2312.06187.50%
Public order1311.5685.71%
Shoplifting106.53233.33%
Burglary85.03700.00%
Robbery54.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5125.00%
Drugs42.51100.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.6357.14%
Theft from the person105.53-33.33%
Other theft85.03-33.33%
Public order74.02600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5233.33%
Shoplifting32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1523.1215.38%
Other theft127.54-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.52-25.00%
Robbery21.51-66.67%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.50-85.71%
Drugs10.50-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1630.65-73.33%
Theft from the person138.04-86.17%
Violence and sexual offences76.53-78.12%
Public order73.52-22.22%
Robbery63.52-57.14%
Drugs43.02-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-92.86%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-97.14%
Shoplifting10.50-95.65%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94161.31235.71%
Other theft6047.24566.67%
Anti-social behaviour3530.151650.00%
Violence and sexual offences3217.59146.15%
Shoplifting2316.081050.00%
Burglary1511.56650.00%
Vehicle crime147.540.00%
Robbery147.041300.00%
Drugs97.04350.00%
Public order94.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.52100.00%
Bicycle theft64.02200.00%
Other crime23.020.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2836.68600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1314.07160.00%
Other theft96.53-18.18%
Public order74.52250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.52300.00%
Bicycle theft22.01100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.01-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1117.09-84.06%
Shoplifting75.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.52-83.33%
Theft from the person42.51-91.84%
Public order22.01-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-85.71%
Burglary10.50-94.12%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.50-92.31%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69124.12-1.43%
Theft from the person4934.6711.36%
Violence and sexual offences3024.62-51.61%
Anti-social behaviour1915.080.00%
Burglary179.55-5.56%
Shoplifting148.5440.00%
Robbery137.0485.71%
Drugs116.53120.00%
Vehicle crime95.53125.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.52-30.00%
Public order73.52-36.36%
Bicycle theft13.520.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70133.17-4.11%
Violence and sexual offences6235.1831.91%
Theft from the person4431.1622.22%
Anti-social behaviour1922.11-38.71%
Burglary189.5580.00%
Public order119.05-26.67%
Shoplifting105.53-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson105.0342.86%
Robbery75.03-56.25%
Drugs53.5225.00%
Possession of weapons42.51100.00%
Vehicle crime42.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.01-85.71%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73134.6725.86%
Violence and sexual offences4736.6817.50%
Theft from the person3623.6216.13%
Anti-social behaviour3118.09-16.22%
Robbery1615.5877.78%
Public order158.04-40.00%
Shoplifting137.54-7.14%
Burglary106.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.03-12.50%
Bicycle theft73.52-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.52500.00%
Drugs43.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons22.01-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58129.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4029.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3720.100.00%
Theft from the person3118.590.00%
Public order2515.580.00%
Burglary1512.560.00%
Shoplifting147.540.00%
Robbery97.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.520.00%
Bicycle theft84.020.00%
Drugs74.020.00%
Possession of weapons43.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
April 202415
March 20242
February 20241
January 202417
December 202318
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 202311
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202424
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 202432
March 202413
February 20245
January 202430
December 202362
November 202347
October 202340

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 451 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202423
July 20248
June 202412
May 202416
April 202460
March 20249
February 202411
January 202469
December 202370
November 202373
October 202358

A total of 418 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202433
July 202410
June 202415
May 202413
April 202494
March 202428
February 20244
January 202449
December 202344
November 202336
October 202331

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
May 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202450
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202435
March 20242
January 202419
December 202319
November 202331
October 202337

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20242
February 20247
January 202414
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 202414
March 20241
February 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 202316
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EC1N 8XA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total19
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Greenhill Rents
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Charterhouse Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery3
    Other theft2
  • 8. Benjamin Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Clerkenwell Green
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Holborn
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bleeding Heart Yard
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B521
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farringdon
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leo Yard
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 23. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Smithfield Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cowcross Street
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Sekforde Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1