WC1A 1DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 1DG

WC1A 1DG, Camden has recorded a total of 1221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1285.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 1DG 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 1DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 1DG, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1A 1DG area, explore the WC1A 1DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (430) incidents (80.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (221) incidents (137.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (158) incidents (22.48% increase)

WC1A 1DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 128
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 125
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 96

WC1A 1DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 430 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4301285.2680.67%
Other theft221452.63137.63%
Anti-social behaviour158232.6322.48%
Violence and sexual offences104166.3230.00%
Shoplifting81109.47145.45%
Vehicle crime5485.26350.00%
Robbery4256.842.44%
Public order4044.2129.03%
Drugs3542.1152.17%
Bicycle theft1936.84280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1820.0063.64%
Burglary1618.9533.33%
Other crime316.84-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 238 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person238750.534660.00%
Anti-social behaviour129250.530.00%
Other theft93135.792225.00%
Violence and sexual offences8097.891233.33%
Robbery4184.210.00%
Shoplifting3343.160.00%
Public order3134.74933.33%
Drugs2332.630.00%
Vehicle crime1224.210.00%
Burglary1212.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.630.00%
Bicycle theft511.580.00%
Other crime45.260.00%
Possession of weapons14.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.950.00%
Theft from the person56.320.00%
Other theft45.260.00%
Public order34.210.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery22.11100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2769.47-96.22%
Violence and sexual offences1628.42-85.32%
Public order1416.84-65.00%
Other theft614.74-97.70%
Criminal damage and arson16.32-66.67%
Drugs11.05-97.87%
Robbery11.05-97.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 714 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7141586.321685.00%
Other theft261751.585120.00%
Anti-social behaviour133274.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences109140.00678.57%
Shoplifting71114.740.00%
Drugs4774.742250.00%
Vehicle crime4149.470.00%
Public order4043.16300.00%
Robbery4042.113900.00%
Burglary2942.110.00%
Bicycle theft1430.530.00%
Other crime314.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.160.00%
Possession of weapons23.160.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4077.891900.00%
Violence and sexual offences1442.110.00%
Public order1014.740.00%
Other theft510.53400.00%
Drugs25.260.00%
Other crime22.110.00%
Robbery12.110.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23.16-99.76%
Other theft12.11-99.79%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 817 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 474 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8171984.21-4.67%
Other theft474860.00-7.06%
Violence and sexual offences134498.954.69%
Anti-social behaviour127141.0527.00%
Shoplifting111133.68122.00%
Robbery71116.84-4.05%
Public order4474.7433.33%
Drugs3546.3252.17%
Vehicle crime2536.84-13.79%
Burglary1726.32-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson1617.89-11.11%
Bicycle theft1016.8466.67%
Other crime310.53200.00%
Possession of weapons13.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 857 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 510 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8571955.79-6.95%
Other theft510902.11-12.67%
Violence and sexual offences128536.84-11.72%
Anti-social behaviour100134.74-33.77%
Robbery74105.26-8.64%
Shoplifting5077.89-35.90%
Public order3352.633.12%
Vehicle crime2934.74-17.14%
Burglary2630.53-13.33%
Drugs2327.37-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson1824.215.88%
Bicycle theft618.95-40.00%
Possession of weapons36.3250.00%
Other crime13.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 921 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 584 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9212229.4751.98%
Other theft584969.4728.07%
Anti-social behaviour151614.743.42%
Violence and sexual offences145158.9523.93%
Robbery81152.6312.50%
Shoplifting7885.2625.81%
Vehicle crime3582.11-14.63%
Public order3236.84-28.89%
Burglary3033.687.14%
Drugs2831.58-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson1729.4754.55%
Bicycle theft1017.89-37.50%
Other crime410.530.00%
Possession of weapons24.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 606 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 456 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6061724.210.00%
Other theft456637.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour146480.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences117153.680.00%
Robbery72123.160.00%
Shoplifting6275.790.00%
Public order4565.260.00%
Vehicle crime4147.370.00%
Drugs3043.160.00%
Burglary2831.580.00%
Bicycle theft1629.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson1116.840.00%
Other crime411.580.00%
Possession of weapons44.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2615 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 237.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 584 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024221
August 202493
July 20244
May 20246
April 2024261
March 20245
February 20241
January 2024474
December 2023510
November 2023584
October 2023456

A total of 425 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202441
June 20242
May 20241
April 202440
March 20241
January 202471
December 202374
November 202381
October 202372

A total of 486 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202433
April 202471
January 2024111
December 202350
November 202378
October 202362

A total of 4657 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 423.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 921 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024430
August 2024238
July 20245
May 202427
April 2024714
March 202440
February 20242
January 2024817
December 2023857
November 2023921
October 2023606

A total of 944 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024158
August 2024129
April 2024133
January 2024127
December 2023100
November 2023151
October 2023146

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202429
January 202417
December 202326
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 853 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202480
July 20246
May 202416
April 2024109
March 202414
January 2024134
December 2023128
November 2023145
October 2023117

A total of 237 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202412
April 202441
January 202425
December 202329
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202431
July 20243
May 202414
April 202440
March 202410
January 202444
December 202333
November 202332
October 202345

A total of 224 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
May 20241
April 202447
March 20242
January 202435
December 202323
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
January 202416
December 202318
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total128
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft26
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total125
    Theft from the person50
    Other theft22
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total96
    Theft from the person30
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Other theft18
    Shoplifting10
    Drugs5
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total94
    Vehicle crime39
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person30
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Romilly Street
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Frith Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 28. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 30. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1