WC1B 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3LH

WC1B 3LH, Camden has recorded a total of 963 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1530.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3LH, encompassing approximately 629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (329) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (185) incidents (176.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (24.11% increase)

WC1B 3LH 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 67

WC1B 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 185 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3291530.0080.77%
Other theft185522.71176.12%
Anti-social behaviour139293.9324.11%
Violence and sexual offences84220.8418.31%
Shoplifting60133.46328.57%
Vehicle crime3595.33400.00%
Public order3155.6110.71%
Robbery3149.25-11.43%
Drugs2749.2550.00%
Burglary1742.9070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1327.0130.00%
Bicycle theft920.65200.00%
Other crime314.30-25.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person182894.499000.00%
Anti-social behaviour112289.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences71177.942266.67%
Other theft67112.802133.33%
Robbery35106.450.00%
Public order2855.611300.00%
Drugs1844.490.00%
Shoplifting1428.600.00%
Burglary1022.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.890.00%
Vehicle crime715.890.00%
Other crime411.120.00%
Bicycle theft36.360.00%
Possession of weapons24.770.00%

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 offences315.89-80.00%
Other theft34.77-25.00%
Public order24.77-83.33%
Theft from the person23.18-90.91%

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 person2288.97-95.93%
Violence and sexual offences1534.95-81.71%
Public order1223.83-64.71%
Other theft419.07-98.09%
Criminal damage and arson16.36-50.00%
Drugs11.59-97.44%
Robbery11.59-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 540 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5401870.001700.00%
Other theft209857.954080.00%
Anti-social behaviour116332.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences82184.30530.77%
Shoplifting56130.280.00%
Drugs3988.971850.00%
Public order3461.96325.00%
Robbery3254.023100.00%
Vehicle crime2750.840.00%
Burglary2242.900.00%
Bicycle theft1234.950.00%
Other crime319.0750.00%
Possession of weapons34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.770.00%

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 person3096.921400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1347.660.00%
Public order820.650.00%
Other theft512.710.00%
Drugs27.940.00%
Other crime23.180.00%
Robbery13.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23.18-99.64%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 553 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 327 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5532168.70-3.15%
Other theft327878.60-2.97%
Violence and sexual offences118519.5326.88%
Anti-social behaviour107187.4815.05%
Shoplifting89170.00117.07%
Robbery52141.40-7.14%
Public order4282.6250.00%
Drugs3066.7376.47%
Burglary1747.66-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson1127.01-35.29%
Vehicle crime917.48-40.00%
Bicycle theft614.3050.00%
Other crime39.53200.00%
Possession of weapons14.770.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 571 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 337 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5712059.07-8.93%
Other theft337907.20-22.53%
Violence and sexual offences93535.42-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour93147.76-20.51%
Robbery56147.76-12.50%
Shoplifting4188.97-24.07%
Public order2865.14-3.45%
Burglary2244.49-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1734.9521.43%
Drugs1727.01-32.00%
Vehicle crime1527.01-21.05%
Bicycle theft423.83-63.64%
Possession of weapons16.360.00%
Other crime11.59-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 627 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 435 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6272456.2743.15%
Other theft435996.1731.82%
Violence and sexual offences120691.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour117190.65-12.69%
Robbery64185.894.92%
Shoplifting54101.6835.00%
Public order2985.79-21.62%
Burglary2646.0713.04%
Drugs2541.31-7.41%
Vehicle crime1939.7246.15%
Criminal damage and arson1430.1940.00%
Bicycle theft1122.24-21.43%
Other crime417.480.00%
Possession of weapons16.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 330 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4381955.800.00%
Other theft330695.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour134524.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences96212.900.00%
Robbery61152.520.00%
Shoplifting4096.920.00%
Public order3763.550.00%
Drugs2758.790.00%
Burglary2342.900.00%
Bicycle theft1436.540.00%
Vehicle crime1322.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1020.650.00%
Other crime415.890.00%
Possession of weapons46.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3296 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 299.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 627 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024329
August 2024182
July 20242
May 202422
April 2024540
March 202430
February 20242
January 2024553
December 2023571
November 2023627
October 2023438

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 20242
May 202412
April 202434
March 20248
January 202442
December 202328
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 695 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 202471
July 20243
May 202415
April 202482
March 202413
January 2024118
December 202393
November 2023120
October 202396

A total of 818 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 116.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 2024112
April 2024116
January 2024107
December 202393
November 2023117
October 2023134

A total of 1902 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 190.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 435 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024185
August 202467
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024209
March 20245
January 2024327
December 2023337
November 2023435
October 2023330

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
May 20241
April 202439
March 20242
January 202430
December 202317
November 202325
October 202327

A total of 333 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202435
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202452
December 202356
November 202364
October 202361

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202414
April 202456
January 202489
December 202341
November 202354
October 202340

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202422
January 202417
December 202322
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20247
April 202427
January 20249
December 202315
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
May 20241
April 20242
January 202411
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 3LH 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. 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
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total62
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Carlisle Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
  • 29. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1