WC1A 2DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 2DB

WC1A 2DB, Camden has recorded a total of 427 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 449.47 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 2DB, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1A 2DB area, explore the WC1A 2DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (95) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-21.01% decrease)
  • Other theft: (73) incidents (284.21% increase)

WC1A 2DB 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 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95449.47111.11%
Anti-social behaviour94100.00-21.01%
Other theft7398.95284.21%
Violence and sexual offences5076.8421.95%
Vehicle crime3252.63700.00%
Public order1833.6812.50%
Shoplifting1518.95200.00%
Burglary1315.798.33%
Bicycle theft1113.68120.00%
Robbery1011.58-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson910.53125.00%
Drugs69.47100.00%
Other crime16.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119300.000.00%
Theft from the person45125.262150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4147.37925.00%
Other theft1943.161800.00%
Public order1620.001500.00%
Burglary1216.840.00%
Robbery1112.630.00%
Bicycle theft511.580.00%
Shoplifting55.260.00%
Vehicle crime45.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Drugs34.210.00%
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 person1930.53-87.07%
Violence and sexual offences620.00-86.96%
Public order26.32-77.78%
Other theft12.11-98.78%
Robbery11.05-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person147477.89425.00%
Other theft82154.742633.33%
Anti-social behaviour8186.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences4685.26820.00%
Drugs2148.420.00%
Vehicle crime1922.110.00%
Shoplifting1620.000.00%
Burglary1216.840.00%
Robbery912.63800.00%
Public order99.47350.00%
Bicycle theft69.470.00%
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 person11.05-99.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft154542.1110.00%
Theft from the person142162.11-2.74%
Anti-social behaviour78149.4711.43%
Violence and sexual offences5182.11-17.74%
Public order2453.6820.00%
Vehicle crime1225.26-14.29%
Shoplifting1212.63100.00%
Robbery1012.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson1010.53-37.50%
Drugs910.5380.00%
Burglary79.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft67.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146541.053.55%
Other theft140153.68-18.13%
Anti-social behaviour70147.37-30.69%
Violence and sexual offences6273.68-16.22%
Burglary2165.2616.67%
Public order2022.1117.65%
Criminal damage and arson1621.05-11.11%
Vehicle crime1416.847.69%
Shoplifting614.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft66.3220.00%
Robbery66.32-53.85%
Drugs56.32-37.50%
Other crime15.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft171631.5840.16%
Theft from the person141180.0034.29%
Anti-social behaviour101148.42-11.40%
Violence and sexual offences74106.3264.44%
Criminal damage and arson1877.89200.00%
Shoplifting1818.9538.46%
Burglary1818.95100.00%
Public order1718.9513.33%
Vehicle crime1317.89-18.75%
Robbery1313.6862.50%
Drugs813.68166.67%
Bicycle theft58.42-54.55%
Possession of weapons25.26100.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft122493.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour114128.420.00%
Theft from the person105120.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences45110.530.00%
Vehicle crime1647.370.00%
Public order1516.840.00%
Shoplifting1315.790.00%
Bicycle theft1113.680.00%
Burglary911.580.00%
Robbery89.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.420.00%
Drugs36.320.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 657 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024119
April 202481
January 202478
December 202370
November 2023101
October 2023114

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202412
January 20247
December 202321
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202424
December 202320
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202441
July 20244
May 20246
April 202446
March 20245
January 202451
December 202362
November 202374
October 202345

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 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 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 766 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202482
March 20243
January 2024154
December 2023140
November 2023171
October 2023122

A total of 871 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202445
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024147
March 202428
February 20241
January 2024142
December 2023146
November 2023141
October 2023105

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202419
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 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 20235
October 202311

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202416
January 202412
December 20236
November 202318
October 202313

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