COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 1NP

COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NP, Camden has recorded a total of 835 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 878.95 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 1NP 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 1NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 1NP, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (277) incidents (108.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (152) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (128) incidents (4.92% increase)

WC1A 1NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 130
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 49

COPTIC STREET, WC1A 1NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person277878.95108.27%
Other theft152291.58216.67%
Anti-social behaviour128160.004.92%
Violence and sexual offences77134.7435.09%
Shoplifting5681.05250.00%
Vehicle crime3558.95600.00%
Robbery2736.8422.73%
Public order2728.42-3.57%
Drugs1728.42112.50%
Burglary1417.89-6.67%
Bicycle theft1114.74450.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.5822.22%
Other crime311.5850.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133492.633225.00%
Anti-social behaviour122140.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences57128.42714.29%
Other theft4860.001100.00%
Public order2850.53833.33%
Robbery2229.470.00%
Shoplifting1623.160.00%
Burglary1516.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.790.00%
Drugs89.470.00%
Vehicle crime58.420.00%
Other crime25.26100.00%
Bicycle theft22.110.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.00-66.67%
Other theft47.37-20.00%
Theft from the person44.21-90.24%
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 person4189.47-92.13%
Violence and sexual offences2143.16-68.66%
Public order1422.11-58.82%
Other theft514.74-97.04%
Robbery25.26-93.10%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-66.67%
Drugs11.05-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 521 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 169 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5211127.37798.28%
Other theft169548.422012.50%
Anti-social behaviour101177.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences67106.32272.22%
Shoplifting5170.530.00%
Public order3453.68240.00%
Drugs3335.791550.00%
Robbery2934.741350.00%
Vehicle crime2430.530.00%
Burglary2225.260.00%
Bicycle theft1223.160.00%
Other crime312.6350.00%
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 person22.11-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 506 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 287 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5061233.680.00%
Other theft287532.635.51%
Anti-social behaviour103302.1124.10%
Violence and sexual offences101108.4212.22%
Public order45106.3280.00%
Robbery3647.3724.14%
Shoplifting2937.893.57%
Drugs2030.5342.86%
Criminal damage and arson1321.05-27.78%
Burglary1113.68-56.00%
Vehicle crime1011.58-28.57%
Bicycle theft810.5333.33%
Other crime38.42200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 506 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 272 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5061170.53-7.66%
Other theft272532.63-28.42%
Violence and sexual offences90286.32-20.35%
Anti-social behaviour8394.74-31.40%
Robbery2987.37-39.58%
Shoplifting2830.53-37.78%
Public order2529.478.70%
Burglary2526.32-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson1826.32-10.00%
Drugs1418.957.69%
Vehicle crime1414.74-6.67%
Bicycle theft614.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons16.320.00%
Other crime11.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 548 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 380 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5481436.8446.92%
Other theft380576.8444.49%
Anti-social behaviour121400.00-6.92%
Violence and sexual offences113127.3731.40%
Robbery48118.952.13%
Shoplifting4550.5328.57%
Burglary2747.3742.11%
Public order2328.42-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson2024.21100.00%
Vehicle crime1521.05-6.25%
Drugs1315.79-23.53%
Bicycle theft913.68-30.77%
Other crime29.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 373 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3731103.160.00%
Other theft263392.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour130276.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences86136.840.00%
Robbery4790.530.00%
Shoplifting3549.470.00%
Public order3336.840.00%
Burglary1934.740.00%
Drugs1720.000.00%
Vehicle crime1617.890.00%
Bicycle theft1316.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.680.00%
Other crime310.530.00%
Possession of weapons33.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2969 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 269.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 548 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024277
August 2024133
July 20244
May 202441
April 2024521
March 202458
February 20242
January 2024506
December 2023506
November 2023548
October 2023373

A total of 1588 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 158.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024152
August 202448
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024169
March 20248
January 2024287
December 2023272
November 2023380
October 2023263

A total of 242 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202436
December 202329
November 202348
October 202347

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202416
April 202451
January 202429
December 202328
November 202345
October 202335

A total of 788 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 112.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 2024122
April 2024101
January 2024103
December 202383
November 2023121
October 2023130

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202422
January 202411
December 202325
November 202327
October 202319

A total of 637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202457
July 20247
May 202421
April 202467
March 202418
January 2024101
December 202390
November 2023113
October 202386

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20245
April 202424
January 202410
December 202314
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
July 20243
May 202414
April 202434
March 202410
January 202445
December 202325
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
May 20241
April 202433
March 20242
January 202420
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
January 202413
December 202318
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total130
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft26
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    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. Nightclub
    Total43
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 18. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 24. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Neal Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Drury Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1