MUSEUM STREET, WC1A 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 1BA

MUSEUM STREET, WC1A 1BA, Camden has recorded a total of 607 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 638.95 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 1BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1A postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 38.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1A 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 1BA, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (149) incidents (104.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (124) incidents (-8.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (110) incidents (254.84% increase)

WC1A 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 59
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 44

MUSEUM STREET, WC1A 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person149638.95104.11%
Anti-social behaviour124156.84-8.15%
Other theft110130.53254.84%
Violence and sexual offences64115.7948.84%
Shoplifting3967.3750.00%
Vehicle crime3641.05620.00%
Public order1837.89-14.29%
Burglary1718.9521.43%
Robbery1717.890.00%
Bicycle theft1617.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.8466.67%
Drugs610.53200.00%
Other crime16.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135400.000.00%
Theft from the person73142.11942.86%
Violence and sexual offences4376.84437.50%
Other theft3145.26520.00%
Shoplifting2632.630.00%
Public order2127.37425.00%
Robbery1722.110.00%
Burglary1417.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.740.00%
Vehicle crime56.320.00%
Bicycle theft45.260.00%
Other crime34.21200.00%
Drugs23.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.32-63.64%
Theft from the person78.42-84.78%
Other theft57.37-28.57%
Public order45.26-75.00%
Other crime14.210.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46100.00-86.14%
Violence and sexual offences2248.42-63.93%
Public order1623.16-38.46%
Other theft716.84-94.81%
Robbery27.37-91.30%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-50.00%
Drugs11.05-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 332 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person332837.89388.24%
Other theft135349.471587.50%
Anti-social behaviour106142.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences61111.58221.05%
Shoplifting3464.210.00%
Public order2635.79116.67%
Vehicle crime2427.370.00%
Drugs2325.261050.00%
Robbery2324.211050.00%
Burglary1924.210.00%
Bicycle theft720.000.00%
Other crime27.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68118.956700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1971.580.00%
Public order1220.000.00%
Other theft812.630.00%
Robbery28.420.00%
Drugs22.110.00%
Other crime22.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.05-99.69%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 326 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person326934.74-4.40%
Other theft227343.168.61%
Anti-social behaviour111238.9529.07%
Violence and sexual offences82116.84-1.20%
Public order3486.3230.77%
Shoplifting2635.7944.44%
Robbery1727.376.25%
Drugs1517.8950.00%
Burglary1415.79-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson1414.74-12.50%
Vehicle crime1314.74-31.58%
Bicycle theft813.6814.29%
Other crime18.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 341 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person341905.263.96%
Other theft209358.95-23.16%
Anti-social behaviour86220.00-38.13%
Violence and sexual offences8390.53-18.63%
Public order2687.3713.04%
Burglary2527.37-10.71%
Vehicle crime1926.3235.71%
Shoplifting1820.00-60.87%
Robbery1618.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1616.84-20.00%
Drugs1016.840.00%
Bicycle theft710.530.00%
Other crime27.37100.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 272 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3281073.6836.10%
Other theft272345.2636.68%
Anti-social behaviour139286.324.51%
Violence and sexual offences102146.3256.92%
Shoplifting46107.3739.39%
Burglary2848.4286.67%
Robbery2829.4721.74%
Public order2329.47-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson2024.21150.00%
Vehicle crime1421.05-17.65%
Drugs1014.74100.00%
Bicycle theft710.53-41.67%
Possession of weapons27.37100.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 199 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person241824.2130.27%
Other theft199253.6825.16%
Anti-social behaviour133209.47-11.92%
Violence and sexual offences65140.0010.17%
Shoplifting3368.4294.12%
Public order3034.74-14.29%
Robbery2331.58-23.33%
Vehicle crime1724.21-19.05%
Burglary1517.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft1215.799.09%
Criminal damage and arson812.63-50.00%
Drugs58.42-54.55%
Possession of weapons15.26-66.67%
Other crime11.05-75.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185770.530.00%
Other theft159194.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour151167.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences59158.950.00%
Public order3562.110.00%
Burglary3036.840.00%
Robbery3031.580.00%
Vehicle crime2131.580.00%
Shoplifting1722.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1617.890.00%
Bicycle theft1116.840.00%
Drugs1111.580.00%
Other crime411.580.00%
Possession of weapons34.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 985 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024124
August 2024135
April 2024106
January 2024111
December 202386
November 2023139
October 2023133
September 2023151

A total of 1362 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202431
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024135
March 20248
January 2024227
December 2023209
November 2023272
October 2023199
September 2023159

A total of 245 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 20244
May 202416
April 202426
March 202412
January 202434
December 202326
November 202323
October 202330
September 202335

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 20245
April 202424
January 202413
December 202319
November 202314
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 2097 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 202473
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024332
March 202468
February 20241
January 2024326
December 2023341
November 2023328
October 2023241
September 2023185

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202419
January 202414
December 202325
November 202328
October 202315
September 202330

A total of 608 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202443
July 20248
May 202422
April 202461
March 202419
January 202482
December 202383
November 2023102
October 202365
September 202359

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202423
March 20242
January 202415
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 202414
December 202316
November 202320
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 175 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
May 20242
April 202423
March 20242
January 202417
December 202316
November 202328
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202426
April 202434
January 202426
December 202318
November 202346
October 202333
September 202317

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1A 1BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total70
    Vehicle crime22
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total59
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft10
    Burglary4
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 16. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 23. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1