BLOOMSBURY WAY, WC1A 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1A 2SL

BLOOMSBURY WAY, WC1A 2SL, Camden has recorded a total of 568 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 597.89 per 1,000 population. This WC1A 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1A 2SL, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (150) incidents (120.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (115) incidents (-3.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (99) incidents (253.57% increase)

WC1A 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 50
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 44

BLOOMSBURY WAY, WC1A 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person150597.89120.59%
Anti-social behaviour115157.89-3.36%
Other theft99121.05253.57%
Violence and sexual offences60104.2157.89%
Vehicle crime3563.16600.00%
Shoplifting2836.8486.67%
Public order1829.47-21.74%
Robbery1618.950.00%
Burglary1616.8414.29%
Bicycle theft1416.84600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.7466.67%
Drugs610.53200.00%
Other crime16.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119355.790.00%
Theft from the person68125.26871.43%
Violence and sexual offences3871.58375.00%
Other theft2840.00460.00%
Public order2329.47475.00%
Robbery1624.210.00%
Shoplifting1516.840.00%
Burglary1415.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.740.00%
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 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.32-63.64%
Theft from the person78.42-84.78%
Other theft57.37-28.57%
Public order45.26-75.00%
Other crime14.210.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46100.00-85.53%
Violence and sexual offences2248.42-61.40%
Public order1623.16-44.83%
Other theft716.84-94.49%
Robbery27.37-90.48%
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 318 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person318785.26367.65%
Other theft127334.741487.50%
Anti-social behaviour91133.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences5795.79200.00%
Public order2960.00141.67%
Shoplifting2530.530.00%
Vehicle crime2426.320.00%
Drugs2325.261050.00%
Robbery2124.21950.00%
Burglary1722.110.00%
Bicycle theft817.890.00%
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 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person68118.956700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1971.580.00%
Public order1220.000.00%
Other theft812.630.00%
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 person11.05-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 302 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person302858.95-4.43%
Other theft203317.899.14%
Anti-social behaviour104213.6831.65%
Violence and sexual offences79109.471.28%
Public order3583.1640.00%
Shoplifting2036.8433.33%
Robbery1721.0521.43%
Vehicle crime1317.89-18.75%
Drugs1213.6833.33%
Burglary1112.63-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.58-21.43%
Bicycle theft811.5833.33%
Other crime18.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 316 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person316828.421.61%
Other theft186332.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour79195.79-34.71%
Violence and sexual offences7883.16-17.89%
Burglary2582.11-7.41%
Public order2526.328.70%
Vehicle crime1626.3233.33%
Shoplifting1516.84-59.46%
Robbery1415.79-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson1414.74-17.65%
Drugs914.74-18.18%
Bicycle theft69.4720.00%
Other crime26.32100.00%
Possession of weapons22.110.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 311 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 248 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person311988.4238.22%
Other theft248327.3735.52%
Anti-social behaviour121261.054.31%
Violence and sexual offences95127.3753.23%
Shoplifting37100.008.82%
Robbery2938.9526.09%
Burglary2730.5380.00%
Public order2328.42-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson1724.21142.86%
Vehicle crime1217.89-20.00%
Drugs1112.6383.33%
Bicycle theft511.58-64.29%
Possession of weapons25.26100.00%
Other crime12.110.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 225 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person225767.3727.12%
Other theft183236.8424.49%
Anti-social behaviour116192.63-15.33%
Violence and sexual offences62122.1110.71%
Shoplifting3465.26209.09%
Public order2735.79-6.90%
Robbery2328.42-11.54%
Vehicle crime1524.21-21.05%
Burglary1515.79-51.61%
Bicycle theft1415.7927.27%
Criminal damage and arson714.74-46.15%
Drugs67.37-40.00%
Possession of weapons16.32-75.00%
Other crime11.05-75.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person177710.530.00%
Other theft147186.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour137154.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences56144.210.00%
Burglary3158.950.00%
Public order2932.630.00%
Robbery2630.530.00%
Vehicle crime1927.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson1320.000.00%
Bicycle theft1113.680.00%
Shoplifting1111.580.00%
Drugs1011.580.00%
Other crime410.530.00%
Possession of weapons44.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 882 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
August 2024119
April 202491
January 2024104
December 202379
November 2023121
October 2023116
September 2023137

A total of 166 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
May 20242
April 202421
March 20242
January 202417
December 202314
November 202329
October 202323
September 202326

A total of 1989 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202468
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024318
March 202468
February 20241
January 2024302
December 2023316
November 2023311
October 2023225
September 2023177

A total of 574 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202438
July 20248
May 202422
April 202457
March 202419
January 202479
December 202378
November 202395
October 202362
September 202356

A total of 1241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202428
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024127
March 20248
January 2024203
December 2023186
November 2023248
October 2023183
September 2023147

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 20244
May 202416
April 202429
March 202412
January 202435
December 202325
November 202323
October 202327
September 202329

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20245
April 202424
January 202413
December 202316
November 202312
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
April 202425
January 202420
December 202315
November 202337
October 202334
September 202311

A total of 156 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202417
January 202411
December 202325
November 202327
October 202315
September 202331

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 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 20239
November 202311
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 202411
December 202314
November 202317
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1A 2SL 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total50
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft9
    Burglary4
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total22
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 15. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 17. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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