WC1A 2RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 2RL

WC1A 2RL, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 2RL 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 2RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 2RL, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (-89.47% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1A 2RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2

WC1A 2RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person1930.53-88.55%
Violence and sexual offences620.00-87.23%
Public order26.32-80.00%
Other theft12.11-98.94%
Robbery11.05-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166521.05492.86%
Other theft94174.743033.33%
Anti-social behaviour7998.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences4783.16840.00%
Drugs2249.470.00%
Vehicle crime2023.160.00%
Shoplifting2021.050.00%
Burglary1521.050.00%
Robbery1015.79900.00%
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 person11.05-99.37%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159573.682.58%
Other theft156167.3712.23%
Anti-social behaviour80164.2119.40%
Violence and sexual offences5384.21-15.87%
Public order2455.7914.29%
Vehicle crime1425.26-6.67%
Shoplifting1314.7444.44%
Robbery1113.6857.14%
Criminal damage and arson1011.58-37.50%
Drugs910.5350.00%
Burglary89.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft78.4240.00%
Other crime17.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person155556.842.65%
Other theft139163.16-20.57%
Anti-social behaviour67146.32-29.47%
Violence and sexual offences6370.53-13.70%
Burglary2466.3214.29%
Public order2125.2623.53%
Criminal damage and arson1622.116.67%
Vehicle crime1516.8436.36%
Shoplifting915.79-55.00%
Robbery79.47-58.82%
Drugs67.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft56.3225.00%
Other crime15.260.00%
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 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175641.0545.83%
Theft from the person151184.2129.06%
Anti-social behaviour95158.95-14.41%
Violence and sexual offences73100.0065.91%
Burglary2176.8475.00%
Shoplifting2022.1111.11%
Robbery1721.0570.00%
Public order1717.8921.43%
Criminal damage and arson1517.8987.50%
Vehicle crime1115.79-26.67%
Drugs811.58166.67%
Bicycle theft48.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons24.21100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft120511.5814.29%
Theft from the person117126.327.34%
Anti-social behaviour111123.16-10.48%
Violence and sexual offences44116.840.00%
Shoplifting1846.32100.00%
Vehicle crime1518.95-31.82%
Public order1415.79-36.36%
Bicycle theft1214.74200.00%
Burglary1212.63-53.85%
Robbery1012.63-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson810.53-50.00%
Drugs38.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons13.16-50.00%
Other crime11.05-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124543.165.08%
Theft from the person109130.530.00%
Other theft105114.74-17.32%
Violence and sexual offences44110.53-4.35%
Burglary2646.3218.18%
Vehicle crime2227.3737.50%
Public order2223.16-8.33%
Robbery1723.1688.89%
Criminal damage and arson1617.8945.45%
Drugs1216.84100.00%
Shoplifting912.63-62.50%
Bicycle theft49.47-55.56%
Other crime44.21100.00%
Possession of weapons24.21100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127551.58-26.16%
Anti-social behaviour118133.685.36%
Theft from the person109124.21-6.03%
Violence and sexual offences46114.74-14.81%
Shoplifting2448.4241.18%
Public order2425.2614.29%
Burglary2225.26-15.38%
Vehicle crime1623.16-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson1116.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft911.58-50.00%
Robbery99.470.00%
Drugs69.470.00%
Other crime26.320.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172641.050.00%
Theft from the person116181.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour112122.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences54117.890.00%
Vehicle crime3456.840.00%
Burglary2635.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson2227.370.00%
Public order2123.160.00%
Bicycle theft1822.110.00%
Shoplifting1718.950.00%
Robbery917.890.00%
Drugs69.470.00%
Other crime26.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 1093 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202494
March 20243
January 2024156
December 2023139
November 2023175
October 2023120
September 2023105
August 2023127
July 2023172

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202424
December 202321
November 202317
October 202314
September 202322
August 202324
July 202321

A total of 1132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024166
March 202428
February 20241
January 2024159
December 2023155
November 2023151
October 2023117
September 2023109
August 2023109
July 2023116

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 202447
March 20245
January 202453
December 202363
November 202373
October 202344
September 202344
August 202346
July 202354

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 202317
October 202310
September 202317
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202414
December 202315
November 202311
October 202315
September 202322
August 202316
July 202334

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 20234
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233
September 202312
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 786 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202479
January 202480
December 202367
November 202395
October 2023111
September 2023124
August 2023118
July 2023112

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202413
December 20239
November 202320
October 202318
September 20239
August 202324
July 202317

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 20248
December 202324
November 202321
October 202312
September 202326
August 202322
July 202326

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 202315
October 20238
September 202316
August 202311
July 202322

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2