MORWELL STREET, WC1B 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3AR

MORWELL STREET, WC1B 3AR, Camden has recorded a total of 883 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2203.27 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 101 crimes and a crime rate of 107.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1B 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3AR, encompassing approximately 400 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 3AR area, explore the WC1B 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (326) incidents (74.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (177) incidents (164.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (34.57% increase)

WC1B 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 153
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40

MORWELL STREET, WC1B 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 326 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3262203.2774.33%
Other theft177813.44164.18%
Anti-social behaviour109441.6534.57%
Violence and sexual offences77271.98-3.75%
Shoplifting56192.13166.67%
Robbery33139.73-13.16%
Public order3282.3423.08%
Drugs2379.8535.29%
Burglary1557.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson1137.430.00%
Bicycle theft1027.45400.00%
Vehicle crime824.95300.00%
Other crime419.9633.33%
Possession of weapons29.980.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1871369.874575.00%
Anti-social behaviour81466.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences80202.111900.00%
Other theft67199.621575.00%
Robbery38167.180.00%
Public order2694.821200.00%
Shoplifting2164.880.00%
Drugs1752.400.00%
Burglary1242.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson1129.940.00%
Other crime327.450.00%
Vehicle crime27.490.00%
Possession of weapons24.990.00%
Bicycle theft24.990.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft434.930.00%
Theft from the person49.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.980.00%
Public order29.980.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25157.20-95.41%
Violence and sexual offences1662.38-80.00%
Public order1339.92-64.86%
Other theft532.44-97.50%
Robbery212.48-95.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.99-50.00%
Drugs12.50-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 545 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5452909.411658.06%
Other theft2001359.893900.00%
Anti-social behaviour109499.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences80271.98515.38%
Shoplifting59199.620.00%
Robbery40147.223900.00%
Public order3799.81311.11%
Drugs3592.321650.00%
Burglary2687.330.00%
Vehicle crime1664.880.00%
Bicycle theft1439.920.00%
Other crime334.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.490.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31157.201450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1377.350.00%
Public order932.440.00%
Other theft522.460.00%
Drugs212.480.00%
Other crime24.990.00%
Robbery14.990.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24.99-99.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 569 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 293 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5693313.64-2.23%
Other theft2931419.77-6.39%
Violence and sexual offences107731.107.00%
Shoplifting101266.99119.57%
Anti-social behaviour101252.0226.25%
Robbery53252.02-1.85%
Public order35132.2559.09%
Drugs2687.3352.94%
Burglary1864.88-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson944.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime722.46-30.00%
Bicycle theft617.4750.00%
Other crime314.970.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 582 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 313 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5823161.43-4.59%
Other theft3131452.21-22.33%
Violence and sexual offences100781.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour80249.52-15.79%
Robbery54199.62-21.74%
Shoplifting46134.740.00%
Public order22114.78-15.38%
Burglary1954.89-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson1847.41-5.26%
Drugs1744.91-19.05%
Vehicle crime1042.42-23.08%
Bicycle theft424.95-63.64%
Possession of weapons29.98100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 610 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 403 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6103605.5838.01%
Other theft4031522.0824.77%
Violence and sexual offences1001005.5712.36%
Anti-social behaviour95249.52-28.57%
Robbery69237.0416.95%
Shoplifting46172.17-20.69%
Burglary28114.7821.74%
Public order2669.87-29.73%
Drugs2164.88-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson1952.40111.11%
Vehicle crime1347.4130.00%
Bicycle theft1132.4410.00%
Other crime327.450.00%
Possession of weapons17.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 442 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 323 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4423049.140.00%
Other theft3231102.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour133805.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences89331.860.00%
Robbery59222.070.00%
Shoplifting58147.220.00%
Public order37144.720.00%
Burglary2392.320.00%
Drugs2357.390.00%
Bicycle theft1057.390.00%
Vehicle crime1024.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson924.950.00%
Other crime322.460.00%
Possession of weapons37.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3323 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 610 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024326
August 2024187
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024545
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024569
December 2023582
November 2023610
October 2023442

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202414
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 239 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
July 20242
May 202413
April 202437
March 20249
January 202435
December 202322
November 202326
October 202337

A total of 666 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202480
July 20244
May 202416
April 202480
March 202413
January 2024107
December 2023100
November 2023100
October 202389

A total of 708 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202481
April 2024109
January 2024101
December 202380
November 202395
October 2023133

A total of 1790 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 403 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024177
August 202467
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024200
March 20245
January 2024293
December 2023313
November 2023403
October 2023323

A total of 350 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
June 20241
May 20242
April 202440
March 20241
January 202453
December 202354
November 202369
October 202359

A total of 387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202421
April 202459
January 2024101
December 202346
November 202346
October 202358

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202416
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202426
January 202418
December 202319
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
May 20241
April 202435
March 20242
January 202426
December 202317
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 202318
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total153
    Theft from the person68
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Other theft23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total152
    Theft from the person70
    Other theft31
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order6
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total40
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total36
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 15. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 22. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 25. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Noel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1