WC1A 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 2AJ

WC1A 2AJ, Camden has recorded a total of 442 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 465.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 2AJ, 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: (98) incidents (117.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-20.34% decrease)
  • Other theft: (75) incidents (316.67% increase)

WC1A 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 31
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC1A 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98465.26117.78%
Anti-social behaviour94103.16-20.34%
Other theft7598.95316.67%
Violence and sexual offences5278.9530.00%
Vehicle crime3354.74725.00%
Shoplifting2034.74185.71%
Public order1921.0518.75%
Burglary1420.0016.67%
Bicycle theft1114.74120.00%
Robbery1011.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.53200.00%
Drugs69.47100.00%
Other crime16.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118296.840.00%
Theft from the person45124.212150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4047.37900.00%
Other theft1842.111700.00%
Public order1618.951500.00%
Burglary1216.840.00%
Robbery1012.630.00%
Shoplifting710.530.00%
Bicycle theft57.370.00%
Vehicle crime45.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.210.00%
Drugs33.160.00%
Other crime13.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.47-33.33%
Theft from the person24.21-89.47%
Other crime12.110.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1930.53-87.58%
Violence and sexual offences620.00-87.23%
Public order26.32-80.00%
Other theft12.11-98.84%
Robbery11.05-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person153495.79446.43%
Other theft86161.052766.67%
Anti-social behaviour7890.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences4782.11840.00%
Drugs2149.470.00%
Vehicle crime2022.110.00%
Shoplifting2021.050.00%
Burglary1421.050.00%
Robbery1014.74900.00%
Public order1010.53400.00%
Bicycle theft610.530.00%
Possession of weapons36.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2841.052700.00%
Violence and sexual offences529.470.00%
Other theft35.260.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Robbery12.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.05-99.32%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159554.7415.22%
Theft from the person148167.37-1.99%
Anti-social behaviour78155.7913.04%
Violence and sexual offences5082.11-16.67%
Public order2452.6320.00%
Shoplifting1325.2644.44%
Vehicle crime1213.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.63-38.89%
Robbery1011.5866.67%
Drugs910.5350.00%
Burglary79.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft67.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person151548.422.72%
Other theft138158.95-21.14%
Anti-social behaviour69145.26-31.00%
Violence and sexual offences6072.63-18.92%
Burglary2163.160.00%
Public order2022.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1821.055.88%
Vehicle crime1518.9515.38%
Shoplifting915.79-55.00%
Bicycle theft69.4750.00%
Robbery66.32-64.71%
Drugs66.32-25.00%
Other crime16.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175646.3241.13%
Theft from the person147184.2133.64%
Anti-social behaviour100154.74-9.91%
Violence and sexual offences74105.2672.09%
Burglary2177.8975.00%
Shoplifting2022.1111.11%
Criminal damage and arson1721.05142.86%
Robbery1717.8988.89%
Public order1617.896.67%
Vehicle crime1316.84-18.75%
Drugs813.68166.67%
Bicycle theft48.42-63.64%
Possession of weapons24.21100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft124506.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour111130.530.00%
Theft from the person110116.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences43115.790.00%
Shoplifting1845.260.00%
Vehicle crime1618.950.00%
Public order1516.840.00%
Burglary1215.790.00%
Bicycle theft1112.630.00%
Robbery911.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.470.00%
Drugs37.370.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 648 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024118
April 202478
January 202478
December 202369
November 2023100
October 2023111

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202414
January 20247
December 202321
November 202321
October 202312

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202424
December 202320
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202440
July 20244
May 20246
April 202447
March 20245
January 202450
December 202360
November 202374
October 202343

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202421
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 780 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202486
March 20243
January 2024159
December 2023138
November 2023175
October 2023124

A total of 902 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202445
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024153
March 202428
February 20241
January 2024148
December 2023151
November 2023147
October 2023110

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20244
April 202420
January 202412
December 202315
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
January 202411
December 202318
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202420
January 202413
December 20239
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1A 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total31
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 14. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 16. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Neal Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1