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

Overview of Crime in WC1A 2HS

LITTLE RUSSELL STREET, WC1A 2HS, Camden has recorded a total of 549 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 577.89 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 2HS 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 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 2HS, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (143) incidents (110.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (113) incidents (-0.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (103) incidents (281.48% increase)

WC1A 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 36

LITTLE RUSSELL STREET, WC1A 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person143577.89110.29%
Anti-social behaviour113150.53-0.88%
Other theft103118.95281.48%
Violence and sexual offences60108.4262.16%
Vehicle crime3563.16600.00%
Public order2036.84-9.09%
Shoplifting1821.0580.00%
Robbery1618.956.67%
Burglary1516.847.14%
Bicycle theft1115.79450.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.5833.33%
Drugs68.42200.00%
Other crime16.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114341.050.00%
Theft from the person68120.001600.00%
Violence and sexual offences3771.58428.57%
Other theft2738.95575.00%
Public order2228.42633.33%
Robbery1523.160.00%
Burglary1415.790.00%
Shoplifting1014.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.530.00%
Vehicle crime56.320.00%
Other crime25.26100.00%
Bicycle theft22.110.00%
Drugs22.110.00%

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 person4189.47-85.61%
Violence and sexual offences2143.16-61.82%
Public order1422.11-48.15%
Other theft514.74-95.87%
Robbery25.26-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson12.11-50.00%
Drugs11.05-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person285724.21391.38%
Other theft121300.001412.50%
Anti-social behaviour83127.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences5587.37205.56%
Public order2757.89170.00%
Vehicle crime2328.420.00%
Drugs2324.211050.00%
Shoplifting2024.210.00%
Robbery1921.05850.00%
Burglary1820.000.00%
Bicycle theft818.950.00%
Other crime28.420.00%
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 person58105.265700.00%
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 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.05-99.61%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person255771.58-4.49%
Other theft191268.429.14%
Anti-social behaviour91201.0528.17%
Violence and sexual offences7795.795.48%
Public order3181.0529.17%
Shoplifting1832.6338.46%
Robbery1618.9560.00%
Drugs1216.8450.00%
Vehicle crime1212.63-20.00%
Burglary1112.63-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson1111.58-15.38%
Bicycle theft711.5840.00%
Other crime17.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person267736.84-0.37%
Other theft175281.05-22.91%
Violence and sexual offences73184.21-17.98%
Anti-social behaviour7176.84-26.04%
Public order2474.7426.32%
Burglary2325.269.52%
Vehicle crime1524.2136.36%
Shoplifting1315.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.68-23.53%
Robbery1013.68-64.29%
Drugs810.53-27.27%
Bicycle theft58.4225.00%
Other crime25.26100.00%
Possession of weapons12.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 268 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person268863.1636.04%
Other theft227282.1138.41%
Anti-social behaviour96238.95-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences89101.0543.55%
Robbery2893.6833.33%
Shoplifting2629.470.00%
Burglary2127.3750.00%
Public order1922.11-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson1720.00142.86%
Drugs1117.8983.33%
Vehicle crime1111.58-26.67%
Bicycle theft411.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons24.21100.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 164 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person197693.680.00%
Other theft164207.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour108172.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences62113.680.00%
Shoplifting2665.260.00%
Public order2327.370.00%
Robbery2124.210.00%
Vehicle crime1522.110.00%
Bicycle theft1415.790.00%
Burglary1414.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.740.00%
Drugs67.370.00%
Possession of weapons16.320.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1025 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202427
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024121
March 20248
January 2024191
December 2023175
November 2023227
October 2023164

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
May 20242
April 202419
March 20242
January 202416
December 202310
November 202328
October 202321

A total of 1587 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 144.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 285 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 202468
July 20244
May 202441
April 2024285
March 202458
February 20241
January 2024255
December 2023267
November 2023268
October 2023197

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20245
April 202423
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 676 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 2024114
April 202483
January 202491
December 202371
November 202396
October 2023108

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202437
July 20247
May 202421
April 202455
March 202418
January 202477
December 202373
November 202389
October 202362

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 20243
May 202414
April 202427
March 202410
January 202431
December 202324
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202420
January 202418
December 202313
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202418
January 202411
December 202323
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 202423
March 20242
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 202411
December 202313
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total36
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    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. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Neal Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1