WC1B 3EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3EE

WC1B 3EE, Camden has recorded a total of 805 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1681.14 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3EE 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 3EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3EE, encompassing approximately 478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (283) incidents (68.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (166) incidents (176.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (28.24% increase)

WC1B 3EE 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: 98
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42

WC1B 3EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 166 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2831681.1468.45%
Other theft166591.01176.67%
Anti-social behaviour109346.6728.24%
Violence and sexual offences76227.635.56%
Shoplifting39158.72116.67%
Public order3381.4522.22%
Robbery3168.92-11.43%
Drugs2164.7431.25%
Burglary1443.8655.56%
Criminal damage and arson1029.24-9.09%
Bicycle theft920.88350.00%
Vehicle crime818.80300.00%
Other crime416.7133.33%
Possession of weapons28.350.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1681065.074100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85350.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences72177.511700.00%
Other theft60150.361400.00%
Robbery35125.300.00%
Public order2773.091250.00%
Shoplifting1856.390.00%
Drugs1637.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson1133.410.00%
Burglary922.970.00%
Other crime318.800.00%
Vehicle crime26.270.00%
Possession of weapons24.180.00%
Bicycle theft24.180.00%

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 theft429.240.00%
Theft from the person48.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.350.00%
Public order28.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.09-50.00%

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 person25131.57-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences1652.21-79.75%
Public order1333.41-62.86%
Other theft527.15-97.37%
Robbery210.44-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson14.180.00%
Drugs12.09-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 525 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5252309.751593.55%
Other theft1901096.403700.00%
Anti-social behaviour101396.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences79210.93507.69%
Shoplifting52164.980.00%
Public order35108.60288.89%
Robbery3473.093300.00%
Drugs3271.001500.00%
Burglary2366.830.00%
Vehicle crime1648.030.00%
Bicycle theft1333.410.00%
Other crime427.15100.00%
Possession of weapons18.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

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 person31131.571450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1364.740.00%
Public order927.150.00%
Other theft518.800.00%
Drugs210.440.00%
Other crime24.180.00%
Robbery14.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24.18-99.63%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 538 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 285 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5382612.564.06%
Other theft2851123.551.42%
Anti-social behaviour95595.1923.38%
Shoplifting94198.40135.00%
Violence and sexual offences92196.312.22%
Robbery47192.1314.63%
Public order3598.1575.00%
Drugs2473.0984.62%
Burglary1750.12-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson935.50-43.75%
Vehicle crime718.80-36.36%
Bicycle theft514.620.00%
Other crime310.440.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 517 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 281 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5172366.13-6.34%
Other theft2811079.69-24.66%
Violence and sexual offences90586.83-1.10%
Anti-social behaviour77187.95-18.95%
Robbery41160.81-30.51%
Shoplifting4085.62-2.44%
Burglary2183.54-16.00%
Public order2043.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1641.77-5.88%
Drugs1333.41-7.14%
Vehicle crime1127.15-8.33%
Bicycle theft522.97-54.55%
Possession of weapons110.440.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 552 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 373 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5522752.4836.97%
Other theft3731152.7822.70%
Anti-social behaviour95778.96-25.20%
Violence and sexual offences91198.4019.74%
Robbery59190.0415.69%
Shoplifting41123.21-14.58%
Burglary2585.628.70%
Public order2452.21-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson1750.12112.50%
Drugs1435.50-17.65%
Vehicle crime1229.2450.00%
Bicycle theft1125.060.00%
Other crime322.970.00%
Possession of weapons16.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 403 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 304 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4032330.630.00%
Other theft304841.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour127634.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences76265.220.00%
Robbery51158.720.00%
Shoplifting48106.510.00%
Public order35100.240.00%
Burglary2373.090.00%
Drugs1748.030.00%
Bicycle theft1135.500.00%
Vehicle crime822.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.710.00%
Other crime316.710.00%
Possession of weapons26.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3048 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 277.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024283
August 2024168
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024525
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024538
December 2023517
November 2023552
October 2023403

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 233 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
July 20242
May 202413
April 202435
March 20249
January 202435
December 202320
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202472
July 20244
May 202416
April 202479
March 202413
January 202492
December 202390
November 202391
October 202376

A total of 689 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202485
April 2024101
January 202495
December 202377
November 202395
October 2023127

A total of 1673 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 373 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024166
August 202460
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024190
March 20245
January 2024285
December 2023281
November 2023373
October 2023304

A total of 302 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202435
June 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20241
January 202447
December 202341
November 202359
October 202351

A total of 332 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202418
April 202452
January 202494
December 202340
November 202341
October 202348

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.14 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 202311
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202423
January 202417
December 202321
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202424
December 202313
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
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 3EE 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
    Total98
    Theft from the person35
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Other theft13
    Public order7
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total42
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person11
    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. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 23. Hollen Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 27. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1