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

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3AR

MORWELL STREET, WC1B 3AR, Camden has recorded a total of 549 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1369.87 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 70.21 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (187) incidents (4575.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (1900.00% increase)

WC1B 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 116
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 68
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 26

MORWELL STREET, WC1B 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person4423049.1425.57%
Other theft3231102.8817.03%
Anti-social behaviour133805.9544.57%
Violence and sexual offences89331.86-9.18%
Robbery59222.070.00%
Shoplifting58147.2256.76%
Public order37144.72-7.50%
Burglary2392.32-8.00%
Drugs2357.3915.00%
Bicycle theft1057.39-54.55%
Vehicle crime1024.95-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson924.95-50.00%
Other crime322.46-40.00%
Possession of weapons37.49-40.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 352 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 276 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3522644.920.00%
Other theft276878.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences98688.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour92244.530.00%
Robbery59229.560.00%
Public order40147.220.00%
Shoplifting3799.810.00%
Burglary2592.320.00%
Bicycle theft2262.380.00%
Drugs2054.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1849.900.00%
Vehicle crime1144.910.00%
Other crime527.450.00%
Possession of weapons512.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202480
July 20244
May 202416
April 202480
March 202413
January 2024107
December 2023100
November 2023100
October 202389
September 202398

A total of 3349 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 304.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 610 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024187
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024545
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024569
December 2023582
November 2023610
October 2023442
September 2023352

A total of 691 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202481
April 2024109
January 2024101
December 202380
November 202395
October 2023133
September 202392

A total of 1889 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 403 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024200
March 20245
January 2024293
December 2023313
November 2023403
October 2023323
September 2023276

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202459
January 2024101
December 202346
November 202346
October 202358
September 202337

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202426
January 202418
December 202319
November 202328
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 376 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 69 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
May 20241
April 202435
March 20242
January 202426
December 202317
November 202321
October 202323
September 202320

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202416
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 247 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20242
May 202413
April 202437
March 20249
January 202435
December 202322
November 202326
October 202337
September 202340

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202414
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202310
September 202322

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total116
    Theft from the person44
    Other theft21
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Robbery10
    Public order8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total68
    Theft from the person35
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Robbery5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Soho Street
    Total24
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total22
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Great Chapel Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Carlisle Street
    Total14
    Drugs4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B506
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Tottenham Court Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Hanway Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dyott Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Phoenix Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Goodge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Chapone Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Newman Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Hospital
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. A5204
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. South Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Morwell Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Giles High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Eastcastle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1