WC1B 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3AZ

WC1B 3AZ, Camden has recorded a total of 802 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1821.84 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3AZ, encompassing approximately 440 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (290) incidents (68.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (166) incidents (172.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (31.25% increase)

WC1B 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 152
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 111
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40

WC1B 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 290 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 166 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2901821.8468.60%
Other theft166658.77172.13%
Anti-social behaviour105377.0931.25%
Violence and sexual offences71238.52-1.39%
Shoplifting40161.29100.00%
Public order3190.8624.00%
Robbery3170.42-11.43%
Drugs2170.4223.53%
Burglary1447.7040.00%
Bicycle theft1031.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson1022.720.00%
Vehicle crime722.72250.00%
Other crime415.9033.33%
Possession of weapons29.090.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1721160.804200.00%
Anti-social behaviour80390.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences72181.731700.00%
Other theft61163.561425.00%
Robbery35138.570.00%
Public order2579.511150.00%
Shoplifting2056.790.00%
Drugs1745.430.00%
Burglary1038.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson1022.720.00%
Other crime322.720.00%
Vehicle crime26.810.00%
Possession of weapons24.540.00%
Bicycle theft24.540.00%

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 theft431.800.00%
Theft from the person49.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.090.00%
Public order29.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.27-50.00%

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 person25143.11-95.21%
Violence and sexual offences1656.79-79.22%
Public order1336.35-61.76%
Other theft529.53-97.47%
Robbery211.36-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson14.540.00%
Drugs12.27-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 522 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5222526.041583.87%
Other theft1981185.793860.00%
Anti-social behaviour101449.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences77229.43492.31%
Shoplifting55174.910.00%
Robbery37124.943600.00%
Public order3484.05277.78%
Drugs3377.241550.00%
Burglary2374.960.00%
Vehicle crime1452.250.00%
Bicycle theft1431.800.00%
Other crime331.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.810.00%

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 person31143.111450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1370.420.00%
Public order929.530.00%
Other theft520.440.00%
Drugs211.360.00%
Other crime24.540.00%
Robbery14.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24.54-99.63%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 545 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5452855.432.44%
Other theft2811238.030.36%
Shoplifting101638.33129.55%
Anti-social behaviour95229.4325.00%
Violence and sexual offences90215.80-3.23%
Robbery47204.4511.90%
Public order33106.7773.68%
Drugs2474.9684.62%
Burglary1754.52-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson838.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime718.17-22.22%
Bicycle theft615.9050.00%
Other crime313.630.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 532 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 280 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5322610.09-4.14%
Other theft2801208.50-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences93636.0510.71%
Anti-social behaviour76211.26-17.39%
Shoplifting44172.640.00%
Robbery4299.95-31.15%
Burglary1995.41-26.92%
Public order1943.16-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson1643.16-11.11%
Drugs1336.35-18.75%
Vehicle crime929.53-30.77%
Bicycle theft420.44-63.64%
Possession of weapons29.09100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 555 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 380 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5553018.9933.41%
Other theft3801260.7522.58%
Anti-social behaviour92863.22-26.98%
Violence and sexual offences84208.999.09%
Robbery61190.8212.96%
Shoplifting44138.57-18.52%
Burglary2699.9518.18%
Public order2559.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1856.79125.00%
Drugs1640.89-5.88%
Vehicle crime1336.3544.44%
Bicycle theft1129.5310.00%
Other crime324.990.00%
Possession of weapons16.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 416 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 310 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4162596.4633.76%
Other theft310944.9922.53%
Anti-social behaviour126704.2046.51%
Violence and sexual offences77286.22-9.41%
Robbery54174.9110.20%
Shoplifting54122.6745.95%
Public order35122.67-2.78%
Burglary2279.51-8.33%
Drugs1749.9813.33%
Bicycle theft1038.62-52.38%
Vehicle crime922.72-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson820.44-52.94%
Other crime318.17-40.00%
Possession of weapons26.81-60.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 311 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 253 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3112169.400.00%
Other theft253706.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour86574.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences85195.360.00%
Robbery49193.090.00%
Shoplifting37111.310.00%
Public order3684.050.00%
Burglary2481.780.00%
Bicycle theft2154.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson1747.700.00%
Drugs1538.620.00%
Vehicle crime1134.070.00%
Other crime524.990.00%
Possession of weapons511.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3405 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 283.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 555 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024290
August 2024172
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024522
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024545
December 2023532
November 2023555
October 2023416
September 2023311

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202414
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 262 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 20242
May 202413
April 202434
March 20249
January 202433
December 202319
November 202325
October 202335
September 202336

A total of 682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202472
July 20244
May 202416
April 202477
March 202413
January 202490
December 202393
November 202384
October 202377
September 202385

A total of 761 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 202480
April 2024101
January 202495
December 202376
November 202392
October 2023126
September 202386

A total of 1943 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 176.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 380 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 202461
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024198
March 20245
January 2024281
December 2023280
November 2023380
October 2023310
September 2023253

A total of 360 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202435
June 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20241
January 202447
December 202342
November 202361
October 202354
September 202349

A total of 395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202420
April 202455
January 2024101
December 202344
November 202344
October 202354
September 202337

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202423
January 202417
December 202319
November 202326
October 202322
September 202324

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
May 20241
April 202433
March 20242
January 202424
December 202313
November 202316
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 202318
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total111
    Theft from the person44
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft15
    Public order7
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    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. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1