WC1A 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 1JL

WC1A 1JL, Camden has recorded a total of 789 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 830.53 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 1JL, 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: (253) incidents (121.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (144) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (-4.07% decrease)

WC1A 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 128
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 49

WC1A 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 253 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person253830.53121.93%
Other theft144266.32242.86%
Anti-social behaviour118151.58-4.07%
Violence and sexual offences75124.2156.25%
Shoplifting5678.95194.74%
Vehicle crime3758.95640.00%
Public order2438.95-11.11%
Robbery2325.2635.29%
Burglary1724.2113.33%
Bicycle theft1317.89550.00%
Drugs1313.68225.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.6844.44%
Other crime313.6850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123449.470.00%
Theft from the person114129.472180.00%
Violence and sexual offences48120.00585.71%
Other theft4250.53950.00%
Public order2744.21800.00%
Shoplifting1928.420.00%
Robbery1720.000.00%
Burglary1517.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.790.00%
Vehicle crime59.470.00%
Drugs45.260.00%
Other crime24.21100.00%
Bicycle theft22.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.05-66.67%
Theft from the person57.37-87.80%
Other theft45.26-20.00%
Public order34.21-78.57%
Other crime13.160.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4189.47-91.33%
Violence and sexual offences2143.16-67.69%
Public order1422.11-57.58%
Other theft514.74-96.93%
Robbery25.26-93.10%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-66.67%
Drugs11.05-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 473 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4731043.16715.52%
Other theft163497.891937.50%
Anti-social behaviour94171.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences6598.95261.11%
Shoplifting4168.420.00%
Public order3343.16230.00%
Robbery2934.741350.00%
Drugs2730.531250.00%
Vehicle crime2628.420.00%
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 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58105.262800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1861.050.00%
Public order1018.950.00%
Other theft810.530.00%
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 person22.11-99.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 440 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 259 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4401114.74-5.98%
Other theft259463.163.60%
Anti-social behaviour102272.6324.39%
Violence and sexual offences98107.378.89%
Public order44103.1662.96%
Shoplifting2846.323.70%
Robbery2729.47-3.57%
Drugs1928.4258.33%
Criminal damage and arson1320.00-23.53%
Burglary1013.68-58.33%
Vehicle crime910.53-43.75%
Bicycle theft89.4714.29%
Other crime28.420.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 468 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4681106.32-7.33%
Other theft250492.63-31.13%
Violence and sexual offences90263.16-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour8294.74-33.87%
Robbery2886.32-39.13%
Shoplifting2729.47-43.75%
Public order2728.4212.50%
Burglary2428.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1725.26-19.05%
Vehicle crime1617.8914.29%
Drugs1216.84-7.69%
Bicycle theft712.630.00%
Other crime27.37100.00%
Possession of weapons12.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 505 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 363 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5051374.7446.38%
Other theft363531.5839.08%
Anti-social behaviour124382.115.98%
Violence and sexual offences111130.5344.16%
Shoplifting48116.8426.32%
Robbery4650.5315.00%
Burglary2748.4258.82%
Public order2428.42-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson2125.26110.00%
Vehicle crime1422.11-17.65%
Drugs1314.74-7.14%
Bicycle theft713.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons27.37-33.33%
Other crime12.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 345 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3451038.9525.45%
Other theft261363.1623.11%
Anti-social behaviour117274.74-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences77123.16-1.28%
Robbery4081.050.00%
Shoplifting3842.11123.53%
Public order3140.00-8.82%
Vehicle crime1732.63-5.56%
Burglary1717.89-45.16%
Bicycle theft1417.8927.27%
Drugs1414.74-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson1014.74-28.57%
Other crime310.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons33.16-25.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 275 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 212 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person275935.790.00%
Other theft212289.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour132223.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences78138.950.00%
Robbery4082.110.00%
Public order3442.110.00%
Burglary3135.790.00%
Vehicle crime1832.630.00%
Drugs1818.950.00%
Shoplifting1718.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1417.890.00%
Bicycle theft1114.740.00%
Other crime511.580.00%
Possession of weapons45.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1711 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 363 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024144
August 202442
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024163
March 20248
January 2024259
December 2023250
November 2023363
October 2023261
September 2023212

A total of 254 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202427
December 202328
November 202346
October 202340
September 202340

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202419
April 202441
January 202428
December 202327
November 202348
October 202338
September 202317

A total of 2979 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 248.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 505 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024253
August 2024114
July 20245
May 202441
April 2024473
March 202458
February 20242
January 2024440
December 2023468
November 2023505
October 2023345
September 2023275

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20245
April 202426
January 20249
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 892 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024118
August 2024123
April 202494
January 2024102
December 202382
November 2023124
October 2023117
September 2023132

A total of 688 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202448
July 20247
May 202421
April 202465
March 202418
January 202498
December 202390
November 2023111
October 202377
September 202378

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 271 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 20243
May 202414
April 202433
March 202410
January 202444
December 202327
November 202324
October 202331
September 202334

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202419
January 202410
December 202324
November 202327
October 202317
September 202331

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
May 20241
April 202427
March 20242
January 202419
December 202312
November 202313
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 202413
December 202317
November 202321
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1A 1JL 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. 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
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total49
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft9
    Burglary4
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total42
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 12. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 21. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1