WC1B 4AF, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 123.40 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1B 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4AF, encompassing approximately 561 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 16.04 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 7.13 | -89.47% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.78 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 19 | 51.69 | -83.90% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 33.87 | -85.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 10.70 | -80.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 3.57 | -98.55% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.78 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 118 | 648.83 | 321.43% |
| Other theft | 69 | 210.34 | 2200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 122.99 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 99.82 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 19 | 71.30 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 33.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 26.74 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 19.61 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 17.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 16.04 | 600.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 12.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 28 | 69.52 | 2700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 49.91 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.91 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.78 | -98.61% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 119 | 631.01 | 9.17% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 212.12 | -21.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 128.34 | 20.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 103.39 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 17 | 74.87 | 6.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 30.30 | -21.43% |
| Robbery | 8 | 19.61 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 14.26 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 14.26 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 12.48 | -64.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.70 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 5.35 | -25.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 109 | 682.70 | -19.85% |
| Theft from the person | 92 | 194.29 | 4.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 163.99 | -5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 96.26 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 85.56 | -5.56% |
| Public order | 16 | 30.30 | -5.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 28.52 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 24.96 | 7.69% |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.96 | -54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 8.91 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 7.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.13 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 7.13 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 88 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 136 | 770.04 | 51.11% |
| Theft from the person | 88 | 242.42 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 156.86 | -15.49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 106.95 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 101.60 | 157.14% |
| Public order | 17 | 32.09 | 13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 30.30 | 116.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 23.17 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 21.39 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 19.61 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 17.83 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.13 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.35 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 90 | 607.83 | 7.14% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 160.43 | 2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 128.34 | -15.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 126.56 | 11.76% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 67.74 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 28.52 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 26.74 | 800.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 16.04 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 14.26 | -61.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.48 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.70 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 8.91 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.57 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.78 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 84 | 661.31 | -15.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 149.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 70 | 149.73 | -14.63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 124.78 | -15.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 60.61 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 18 | 35.65 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 32.09 | -21.74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 32.09 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 24.96 | 42.86% |
| Drugs | 9 | 17.83 | 28.57% |
| Other crime | 4 | 16.04 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 7.13 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.57 | -87.50% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 99 | 720.13 | -26.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 176.47 | 35.48% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 149.73 | -3.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 146.17 | -13.04% |
| Public order | 23 | 71.30 | 76.92% |
| Burglary | 20 | 41.00 | 17.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 35.65 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 26.74 | 42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 17.83 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 14.26 | -57.89% |
| Drugs | 7 | 14.26 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 12.48 | -22.22% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.48 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 134 | 787.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 85 | 238.86 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 151.51 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 110.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 82.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 53.48 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 33.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 30.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 24.96 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 23.17 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 16.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 12.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 8.91 | 0.00% |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 845 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 119 |
| December 2023 | 109 |
| November 2023 | 136 |
| October 2023 | 90 |
| September 2023 | 84 |
| August 2023 | 99 |
| July 2023 | 134 |
A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 729 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 118 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 72 |
| December 2023 | 92 |
| November 2023 | 88 |
| October 2023 | 72 |
| September 2023 | 70 |
| August 2023 | 82 |
| July 2023 | 85 |
A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 54 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 46 |
A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 30 |
A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 56 |
| January 2024 | 58 |
| December 2023 | 48 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 84 |
| August 2023 | 84 |
| July 2023 | 62 |
A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 4AF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |