LITTLE RUSSELL STREET, WC1A 2HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 2HN

LITTLE RUSSELL STREET, WC1A 2HN, Camden has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 2HN, 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: (7) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (-90.24% decrease)

WC1A 2HN 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
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2

LITTLE RUSSELL STREET, WC1A 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person4189.47-90.14%
Violence and sexual offences2143.16-66.67%
Public order1422.11-54.84%
Other theft514.74-96.60%
Robbery25.26-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-50.00%
Drugs11.05-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 416 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person416937.89617.24%
Other theft147437.891737.50%
Anti-social behaviour86154.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences6390.53250.00%
Shoplifting3666.320.00%
Public order3137.89210.00%
Robbery2832.631300.00%
Drugs2529.471150.00%
Vehicle crime2426.320.00%
Burglary1925.260.00%
Bicycle theft1020.000.00%
Other crime210.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%

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 person22.11-99.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 404 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 236 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4041031.582.02%
Other theft236425.265.83%
Anti-social behaviour97248.4232.88%
Violence and sexual offences85102.110.00%
Public order4389.4753.57%
Robbery2745.2612.50%
Shoplifting2528.42-3.85%
Drugs1826.3250.00%
Vehicle crime1218.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1212.63-20.00%
Burglary1112.63-56.00%
Bicycle theft811.5860.00%
Other crime28.420.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 396 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 223 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person396978.95-7.48%
Other theft223416.84-30.75%
Violence and sexual offences85234.74-15.84%
Anti-social behaviour7389.47-25.51%
Public order2876.8421.74%
Shoplifting2629.47-40.91%
Burglary2527.370.00%
Robbery2426.32-38.46%
Vehicle crime1525.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson1515.79-16.67%
Drugs1215.790.00%
Bicycle theft512.63-16.67%
Other crime25.26100.00%
Possession of weapons12.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 428 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 322 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4281190.5338.06%
Other theft322450.5340.00%
Violence and sexual offences101338.9544.29%
Anti-social behaviour98106.32-14.04%
Shoplifting44103.1637.50%
Robbery3946.3211.43%
Burglary2541.0566.67%
Public order2326.32-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson1824.2180.00%
Drugs1218.95-14.29%
Vehicle crime1212.63-20.00%
Bicycle theft612.63-53.85%
Possession of weapons26.320.00%
Other crime12.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 310 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 230 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person310936.8428.10%
Other theft230326.3216.75%
Anti-social behaviour114242.11-12.98%
Violence and sexual offences70120.007.69%
Robbery3573.682.94%
Shoplifting3236.8488.24%
Public order2733.68-15.62%
Vehicle crime1528.42-16.67%
Burglary1515.79-51.61%
Drugs1415.790.00%
Bicycle theft1314.7418.18%
Criminal damage and arson1013.68-28.57%
Other crime310.53-40.00%
Possession of weapons23.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person242857.893.86%
Other theft197254.74-5.29%
Anti-social behaviour131207.3712.93%
Violence and sexual offences65137.891.56%
Robbery3468.4221.43%
Public order3235.79-5.88%
Burglary3133.6834.78%
Vehicle crime1832.6312.50%
Shoplifting1718.95-60.47%
Criminal damage and arson1417.89-12.50%
Drugs1414.747.69%
Bicycle theft1114.74-21.43%
Other crime511.58400.00%
Possession of weapons45.2633.33%

In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person233854.74-2.92%
Other theft208245.26-20.31%
Anti-social behaviour116218.95-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences64122.11-24.71%
Shoplifting4367.3779.17%
Public order3445.2630.77%
Robbery2835.79-3.45%
Burglary2329.47-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson1624.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime1616.84-51.52%
Bicycle theft1416.84-44.00%
Drugs1314.7462.50%
Possession of weapons313.680.00%
Other crime13.16-80.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft261960.000.00%
Theft from the person240274.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour124252.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences85130.530.00%
Vehicle crime3389.470.00%
Robbery2934.740.00%
Burglary2830.530.00%
Public order2629.470.00%
Bicycle theft2527.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson2426.320.00%
Shoplifting2425.260.00%
Drugs825.260.00%
Other crime58.420.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 1841 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024147
March 20248
January 2024236
December 2023223
November 2023322
October 2023230
September 2023197
August 2023208
July 2023261

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 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202414
April 202431
March 202410
January 202443
December 202328
November 202323
October 202327
September 202332
August 202334
July 202326

A total of 2774 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 231.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 428 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202441
April 2024416
March 202458
February 20242
January 2024404
December 2023396
November 2023428
October 2023310
September 2023242
August 2023233
July 2023240

A total of 664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202421
April 202463
March 202418
January 202485
December 202385
November 2023101
October 202370
September 202365
August 202364
July 202385

A total of 248 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202428
March 20242
January 202427
December 202324
November 202339
October 202335
September 202334
August 202328
July 202329

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202315
November 202318
October 202310
September 202314
August 202316
July 202324

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202425
March 20242
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314
September 202314
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 202311
August 202314
July 202325

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 202411
December 202325
November 202325
October 202315
September 202331
August 202323
July 202328

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202436
January 202425
December 202326
November 202344
October 202332
September 202317
August 202343
July 202324

A total of 839 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202486
January 202497
December 202373
November 202398
October 2023114
September 2023131
August 2023116
July 2023124

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202424
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 202315
September 202318
August 202316
July 202333

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232
September 20234
August 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1A 2HN 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. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1