WC1B 3RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 3RD

WC1B 3RD, Camden has recorded a total of 677 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 861.54 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 3RD 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 3RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 3RD, encompassing approximately 785 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (233) incidents (77.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (140) incidents (268.42% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (16.05% increase)

WC1B 3RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 126
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 79
  • Soho Street with total crimes: 39

WC1B 3RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person233861.5477.86%
Other theft140296.51268.42%
Anti-social behaviour94178.1616.05%
Violence and sexual offences55119.625.77%
Vehicle crime3169.99520.00%
Shoplifting2939.45190.00%
Public order2836.9121.74%
Robbery2535.6319.05%
Bicycle theft1031.81233.33%
Drugs1012.73100.00%
Burglary1012.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.73-11.11%
Possession of weapons210.180.00%
Other crime22.55100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131495.043175.00%
Anti-social behaviour81166.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences52103.081200.00%
Other theft3866.17850.00%
Public order2348.361050.00%
Robbery2129.270.00%
Shoplifting1026.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.730.00%
Burglary811.450.00%
Vehicle crime510.180.00%
Drugs56.360.00%
Bicycle theft36.360.00%
Possession of weapons23.820.00%
Other crime12.550.00%

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 theft417.82-20.00%
Theft from the person45.09-84.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.09-75.00%
Public order25.09-84.62%

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 person2580.17-94.16%
Violence and sexual offences1631.81-73.77%
Public order1320.36-53.57%
Other theft516.54-96.86%
Robbery26.36-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Drugs11.27-96.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 428 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4281137.691280.65%
Other theft159544.673080.00%
Anti-social behaviour83202.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences61105.62369.23%
Shoplifting3677.630.00%
Public order2845.81211.11%
Drugs2735.631250.00%
Vehicle crime2234.360.00%
Robbery2228.002100.00%
Burglary1528.000.00%
Bicycle theft719.090.00%
Other crime38.9150.00%
Possession of weapons23.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%

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 person3180.171450.00%
Violence and sexual offences1339.450.00%
Public order916.540.00%
Other theft511.450.00%
Drugs26.360.00%
Other crime22.550.00%
Robbery12.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22.55-99.54%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 435 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 236 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4351341.3119.18%
Other theft236553.5816.26%
Anti-social behaviour87300.3326.09%
Violence and sexual offences86110.7217.81%
Shoplifting82109.44141.18%
Robbery36104.3538.46%
Public order3445.8154.55%
Burglary1743.27-10.53%
Drugs1421.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson1117.82-26.67%
Vehicle crime814.00-42.86%
Bicycle theft410.18-42.86%
Other crime35.090.00%
Possession of weapons13.820.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 365 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3651089.34-13.51%
Other theft203464.49-29.76%
Violence and sexual offences73258.34-6.41%
Anti-social behaviour6992.90-19.77%
Shoplifting3487.816.25%
Robbery2643.27-35.00%
Public order2233.090.00%
Burglary1928.00-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson1524.187.14%
Vehicle crime1419.09-12.50%
Drugs817.820.00%
Bicycle theft710.18-30.00%
Possession of weapons18.910.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 422 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 289 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4221327.3134.82%
Other theft289537.0321.43%
Anti-social behaviour86367.78-14.00%
Violence and sexual offences78109.4427.87%
Robbery4099.262.56%
Shoplifting3250.90-20.00%
Burglary2440.724.35%
Public order2230.54-18.52%
Vehicle crime1628.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson1420.36100.00%
Bicycle theft1017.82-9.09%
Drugs812.73-50.00%
Other crime210.18-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 238 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3131131.330.00%
Other theft238398.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour100302.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences61127.260.00%
Shoplifting4077.630.00%
Robbery3950.900.00%
Public order2749.630.00%
Burglary2334.360.00%
Drugs1629.270.00%
Bicycle theft1120.360.00%
Vehicle crime1014.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.730.00%
Other crime38.910.00%
Possession of weapons13.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2389 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 217.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 435 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024233
August 2024131
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024428
March 202431
February 20242
January 2024435
December 2023365
November 2023422
October 2023313

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202452
July 20244
May 202416
April 202461
March 202413
January 202486
December 202373
November 202378
October 202361

A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202481
April 202483
January 202487
December 202369
November 202386
October 2023100

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 20242
May 202413
April 202428
March 20249
January 202434
December 202322
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 1317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 131.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024140
August 202438
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024159
March 20245
January 2024236
December 2023203
November 2023289
October 2023238

A total of 212 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
May 20242
April 202422
March 20241
January 202436
December 202326
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 263 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
April 202436
January 202482
December 202334
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20245
April 202422
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 202427
March 20242
January 202414
December 20238
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202415
January 202417
December 202319
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
May 20241
April 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total126
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft23
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total79
    Vehicle crime23
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Soho Street
    Total39
    Theft from the person21
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total31
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 19. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Goodge Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1