WC1B 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3JQ

WC1B 3JQ, Camden has recorded a total of 958 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1440.22 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3JQ, encompassing approximately 665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (328) incidents (80.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (181) incidents (174.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (27.52% increase)

WC1B 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 133
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 103
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70

WC1B 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 328 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3281440.2280.22%
Other theft181493.10174.24%
Anti-social behaviour139272.1127.52%
Violence and sexual offences85208.9728.79%
Shoplifting62127.79287.50%
Vehicle crime3593.21400.00%
Robbery3152.62-11.43%
Public order3046.607.14%
Drugs2745.1050.00%
Burglary1640.5945.45%
Criminal damage and arson1224.0520.00%
Bicycle theft918.04200.00%
Other crime313.53-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182837.379000.00%
Anti-social behaviour109273.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences66163.872100.00%
Other theft6699.222100.00%
Robbery3599.220.00%
Public order2852.621300.00%
Drugs1842.090.00%
Shoplifting1627.060.00%
Burglary1124.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.540.00%
Vehicle crime715.030.00%
Other crime410.520.00%
Bicycle theft36.010.00%
Possession of weapons24.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.03-80.00%
Other theft34.51-25.00%
Public order24.51-83.33%
Theft from the person23.01-90.91%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2284.19-95.92%
Violence and sexual offences1533.07-81.93%
Public order1222.55-63.64%
Other theft418.04-98.11%
Criminal damage and arson16.01-50.00%
Drugs11.50-97.37%
Robbery11.50-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 539 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 212 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5391767.961696.67%
Other theft212810.314140.00%
Anti-social behaviour114318.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences83171.38538.46%
Shoplifting59124.780.00%
Drugs3888.701800.00%
Public order3357.13312.50%
Robbery3249.613100.00%
Vehicle crime2548.110.00%
Burglary2137.580.00%
Bicycle theft1231.570.00%
Other crime318.0450.00%
Possession of weapons34.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3091.711400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1345.100.00%
Public order819.540.00%
Other theft512.030.00%
Drugs27.520.00%
Other crime23.010.00%
Robbery13.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23.01-99.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 567 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5672076.15-1.22%
Other theft330852.41-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences116496.1122.11%
Anti-social behaviour106174.3916.48%
Shoplifting91159.36116.67%
Robbery52136.81-3.70%
Public order4478.1757.14%
Drugs3066.1576.47%
Burglary1445.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1221.05-29.41%
Vehicle crime918.04-40.00%
Bicycle theft613.5350.00%
Other crime39.02200.00%
Possession of weapons14.510.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 574 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 341 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5741955.88-9.03%
Other theft341862.93-20.51%
Violence and sexual offences95512.65-19.49%
Anti-social behaviour91142.82-22.22%
Robbery54136.81-15.62%
Shoplifting4281.18-26.32%
Public order2863.140.00%
Burglary2142.09-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson1731.5730.77%
Drugs1725.56-29.17%
Vehicle crime1525.56-16.67%
Bicycle theft422.55-63.64%
Possession of weapons16.010.00%
Other crime11.50-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 631 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 429 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6312316.6843.08%
Other theft429948.6231.60%
Violence and sexual offences118644.9421.65%
Anti-social behaviour117177.40-10.00%
Robbery64175.894.92%
Shoplifting5796.2223.91%
Public order2885.69-22.22%
Burglary2642.0913.04%
Drugs2439.09-11.11%
Vehicle crime1836.0838.46%
Criminal damage and arson1327.0630.00%
Bicycle theft1119.54-15.38%
Other crime416.540.00%
Possession of weapons16.01-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 441 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 326 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4411850.6420.16%
Other theft326662.9818.98%
Anti-social behaviour130490.10-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences97195.448.99%
Robbery61145.83-10.29%
Shoplifting4691.7131.43%
Public order3669.15-5.26%
Drugs2754.123.85%
Burglary2340.59-25.81%
Bicycle theft1334.58-35.00%
Vehicle crime1319.54-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson1019.54-28.57%
Other crime415.030.00%
Possession of weapons46.010.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 367 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 274 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3671700.300.00%
Other theft274551.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour143411.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences89214.980.00%
Robbery68133.800.00%
Public order38102.230.00%
Shoplifting3557.130.00%
Burglary3152.620.00%
Drugs2646.600.00%
Bicycle theft2039.090.00%
Vehicle crime1830.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1427.060.00%
Other crime421.050.00%
Possession of weapons46.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3685 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 631 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024328
August 2024182
July 20242
May 202422
April 2024539
March 202430
February 20242
January 2024567
December 2023574
November 2023631
October 2023441
September 2023367

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 20242
May 202412
April 202433
March 20248
January 202444
December 202328
November 202328
October 202336
September 202338

A total of 780 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202466
July 20243
May 202415
April 202483
March 202413
January 2024116
December 202395
November 2023118
October 202397
September 202389

A total of 949 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 2024109
April 2024114
January 2024106
December 202391
November 2023117
October 2023130
September 2023143

A total of 2171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024181
August 202466
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024212
March 20245
January 2024330
December 2023341
November 2023429
October 2023326
September 2023274

A total of 210 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
May 20241
April 202438
March 20242
January 202430
December 202317
November 202324
October 202327
September 202326

A total of 399 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202435
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202452
December 202354
November 202364
October 202361
September 202368

A total of 408 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202416
April 202459
January 202491
December 202342
November 202357
October 202346
September 202335

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202421
January 202414
December 202321
November 202326
October 202323
September 202331

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20247
April 202425
January 20249
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 202412
December 202317
November 202313
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total133
    Theft from the person62
    Other theft26
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total103
    Theft from the person42
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft17
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Public order5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total67
    Theft from the person18
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total40
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Great Chapel Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Chapone Place
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 23. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 26. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 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. Neal Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1