NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 1EP

NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1EP, Camden has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.32 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 1EP 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 (April 2024 stats).

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

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (7) incidents (-84.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WC1A 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station) with total crimes: 8
  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Covent Garden (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5

NEW OXFORD STREET, WC1A 1EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person46100.00-90.76%
Violence and sexual offences2248.42-69.01%
Public order1623.16-51.52%
Other theft716.84-95.88%
Robbery27.37-93.55%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-66.67%
Drugs11.05-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 498 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 170 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4981104.21632.35%
Other theft170524.212025.00%
Anti-social behaviour101178.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences71106.32273.68%
Shoplifting5074.740.00%
Public order3352.63175.00%
Robbery3134.741450.00%
Drugs2932.631350.00%
Vehicle crime2630.530.00%
Burglary1927.370.00%
Bicycle theft1320.000.00%
Other crime313.6850.00%
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 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68118.953300.00%
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 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22.11-99.59%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 491 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 286 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4911211.58-5.21%
Other theft286516.842.51%
Anti-social behaviour104301.0522.35%
Violence and sexual offences98109.472.08%
Public order42103.1644.83%
Shoplifting3744.2112.12%
Robbery2838.95-17.65%
Drugs2029.4742.86%
Criminal damage and arson1421.05-22.22%
Burglary1114.74-56.00%
Vehicle crime1011.58-44.44%
Bicycle theft810.530.00%
Other crime28.420.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 518 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 279 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5181222.11-6.83%
Other theft279545.26-28.64%
Violence and sexual offences96293.68-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour85101.05-34.62%
Robbery3489.47-26.09%
Shoplifting3335.79-45.90%
Public order2934.7411.54%
Burglary2530.53-10.71%
Vehicle crime1826.3228.57%
Criminal damage and arson1818.95-14.29%
Drugs1418.957.69%
Bicycle theft814.740.00%
Other crime28.420.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 556 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 391 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5561488.4247.09%
Other theft391585.2643.22%
Anti-social behaviour130411.587.44%
Violence and sexual offences116136.8450.65%
Shoplifting61122.1141.86%
Robbery4664.2112.20%
Burglary2848.4264.71%
Public order2629.47-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson2127.37110.00%
Vehicle crime1422.11-17.65%
Drugs1314.74-7.14%
Bicycle theft813.68-42.86%
Possession of weapons28.42-33.33%
Other crime22.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 378 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 273 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3781103.1627.70%
Other theft273397.8917.67%
Anti-social behaviour121287.37-10.37%
Violence and sexual offences77127.37-4.94%
Shoplifting4381.0572.00%
Robbery4145.26-10.87%
Public order3643.162.86%
Vehicle crime1737.89-5.56%
Burglary1717.89-43.33%
Bicycle theft1417.8916.67%
Drugs1414.74-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson1014.74-28.57%
Other crime410.53-20.00%
Possession of weapons34.21-25.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 296 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 232 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2961002.118.82%
Other theft232311.58-4.92%
Anti-social behaviour135244.219.76%
Violence and sexual offences81142.116.58%
Robbery4685.2617.95%
Public order3548.42-2.78%
Burglary3036.8415.38%
Shoplifting2531.58-57.63%
Drugs1926.320.00%
Vehicle crime1820.00-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1418.95-26.32%
Bicycle theft1214.74-20.00%
Other crime512.63150.00%
Possession of weapons45.2633.33%

In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 272 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2721003.16-6.53%
Other theft244286.32-16.44%
Anti-social behaviour123256.84-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences76129.47-24.00%
Shoplifting5980.0043.90%
Robbery3962.11-17.02%
Public order3641.0520.00%
Burglary2637.89-16.13%
Vehicle crime2027.37-42.86%
Drugs1921.05111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1920.00-26.92%
Bicycle theft1520.00-42.31%
Possession of weapons315.79200.00%
Other crime23.16-66.67%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 292 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 291 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2921123.160.00%
Theft from the person291307.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour132306.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences100138.950.00%
Robbery47105.260.00%
Shoplifting4149.470.00%
Vehicle crime3543.160.00%
Burglary3136.840.00%
Public order3032.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson2631.580.00%
Bicycle theft2627.370.00%
Drugs927.370.00%
Other crime69.470.00%
Possession of weapons16.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 2187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 391 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024170
March 20248
January 2024286
December 2023279
November 2023391
October 2023273
September 2023232
August 2023244
July 2023292

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202416
April 202433
March 202412
January 202442
December 202329
November 202326
October 202336
September 202335
August 202336
July 202330

A total of 3423 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 285.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 556 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024498
March 202468
February 20242
January 2024491
December 2023518
November 2023556
October 2023378
September 2023296
August 2023272
July 2023291

A total of 764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 202422
April 202471
March 202419
January 202498
December 202396
November 2023116
October 202377
September 202381
August 202376
July 2023100

A total of 316 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202431
March 20242
January 202428
December 202334
November 202346
October 202341
September 202346
August 202339
July 202347

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 202414
December 202318
November 202321
October 202310
September 202314
August 202319
July 202326

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202429
March 20242
January 202420
December 202314
November 202313
October 202314
September 202319
August 202319
July 20239

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314
September 202312
August 202315
July 202326

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202411
December 202325
November 202328
October 202317
September 202330
August 202326
July 202331

A total of 349 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202450
January 202437
December 202333
November 202361
October 202343
September 202325
August 202359
July 202341

A total of 931 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024101
January 2024104
December 202385
November 2023130
October 2023121
September 2023135
August 2023123
July 2023132

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202410
December 202318
November 202314
October 202317
September 202318
August 202320
July 202335

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Covent Garden (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Long Acre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1