WC1B 4AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4AA

WC1B 4AA, Camden has recorded a total of 377 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 710.69 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4AA 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 4AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4AA, encompassing approximately 530 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (87) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-33.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (231.58% increase)

WC1B 4AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC1B 4AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87710.6981.25%
Anti-social behaviour76164.00-33.91%
Other theft63143.27231.58%
Violence and sexual offences43118.7613.16%
Vehicle crime3281.06700.00%
Public order1960.3218.75%
Robbery1135.820.00%
Shoplifting1120.74266.67%
Burglary1020.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson918.85125.00%
Bicycle theft916.9780.00%
Drugs516.97150.00%
Possession of weapons19.430.00%
Other crime11.890.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115524.060.00%
Theft from the person48216.792300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3890.49850.00%
Other theft1971.631800.00%
Public order1635.821500.00%
Burglary1230.160.00%
Robbery1122.620.00%
Bicycle theft520.740.00%
Vehicle crime49.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.540.00%
Shoplifting37.540.00%
Drugs25.660.00%
Other crime13.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.97-33.33%
Theft from the person27.54-89.47%
Other crime13.770.00%
Other theft11.890.00%
Public order11.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1954.67-84.68%
Violence and sexual offences635.82-85.71%
Public order211.31-80.00%
Other theft13.77-98.72%
Robbery11.89-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124744.62342.86%
Other theft78233.752500.00%
Anti-social behaviour64147.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42120.65740.00%
Drugs2079.170.00%
Vehicle crime1637.700.00%
Burglary1230.160.00%
Shoplifting1022.620.00%
Public order1018.85400.00%
Robbery718.85600.00%
Bicycle theft613.200.00%
Possession of weapons311.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.660.00%
Other crime13.770.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2873.522700.00%
Violence and sexual offences552.780.00%
Other theft39.430.00%
Public order25.660.00%
Robbery13.770.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.89-98.65%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127705.0313.39%
Theft from the person74239.41-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour61139.5010.91%
Violence and sexual offences44114.99-26.67%
Public order1982.9411.76%
Vehicle crime1235.82-14.29%
Robbery822.6260.00%
Burglary815.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.08-46.67%
Drugs715.0875.00%
Bicycle theft313.20-25.00%
Shoplifting35.66-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft112772.89-23.29%
Theft from the person98211.136.52%
Violence and sexual offences60184.74-10.45%
Anti-social behaviour55113.11-22.54%
Burglary20103.685.26%
Public order1737.70-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1532.05-6.25%
Vehicle crime1428.287.69%
Robbery526.39-58.33%
Shoplifting49.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft47.54-33.33%
Drugs47.54-20.00%
Other crime17.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft146902.9746.00%
Theft from the person92275.2310.84%
Anti-social behaviour71173.43-15.48%
Violence and sexual offences67133.8471.79%
Burglary19126.30171.43%
Public order1935.8218.75%
Criminal damage and arson1635.82166.67%
Vehicle crime1330.16-23.53%
Robbery1224.5150.00%
Shoplifting1022.6266.67%
Bicycle theft618.85-53.85%
Drugs511.3166.67%
Possession of weapons29.43100.00%
Other crime13.770.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft100723.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour84188.510.00%
Theft from the person83158.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences39156.460.00%
Vehicle crime1773.520.00%
Public order1632.050.00%
Bicycle theft1330.160.00%
Robbery824.510.00%
Burglary715.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.200.00%
Shoplifting611.310.00%
Drugs311.310.00%
Possession of weapons15.660.00%
Other crime11.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 2024115
April 202464
January 202461
December 202355
November 202371
October 202384

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202412
January 20248
December 202320
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202419
December 202317
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202438
July 20244
May 20246
April 202442
March 20245
January 202444
December 202360
November 202367
October 202339

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202420
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 650 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202478
March 20243
January 2024127
December 2023112
November 2023146
October 2023100

A total of 656 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202448
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024124
March 202428
February 20241
January 202474
December 202398
November 202392
October 202383

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202416
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 202315
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 4AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total31
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total27
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 11. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 13. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1