WC1B 4BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4BH

WC1B 4BH, Camden has recorded a total of 246 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 387.75 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 70.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1B 4BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4BH, encompassing approximately 634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (1075.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (775.00% increase)

WC1B 4BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

WC1B 4BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91387.750.00%
Theft from the person47143.441075.00%
Violence and sexual offences3574.08775.00%
Other theft2855.17833.33%
Public order944.13800.00%
Burglary914.190.00%
Robbery914.190.00%
Vehicle crime514.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.880.00%
Shoplifting46.300.00%
Bicycle theft26.300.00%
Drugs23.150.00%
Other crime13.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person422.07-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences46.30-42.86%
Other theft36.30200.00%
Other crime24.730.00%
Public order13.15-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2152.02-82.50%
Violence and sexual offences733.10-81.58%
Public order311.03-62.50%
Other theft14.73-98.57%
Robbery11.58-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person120561.14252.94%
Other theft70189.151066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51110.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences3880.39442.86%
Drugs1759.900.00%
Vehicle crime1526.800.00%
Shoplifting1323.640.00%
Robbery920.49800.00%
Public order814.19300.00%
Burglary612.610.00%
Bicycle theft49.460.00%
Possession of weapons36.300.00%
Other crime14.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3478.813300.00%
Violence and sexual offences753.590.00%
Other theft611.030.00%
Public order29.460.00%
Robbery13.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.58-98.80%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91523.31-2.15%
Theft from the person83143.44-6.74%
Anti-social behaviour57130.833.64%
Violence and sexual offences4089.85-31.03%
Public order1763.05-5.56%
Vehicle crime1126.80-8.33%
Robbery1117.34120.00%
Burglary917.34-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson414.19-69.23%
Drugs46.300.00%
Bicycle theft26.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.15-50.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.58-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93589.51-25.00%
Theft from the person89146.593.49%
Violence and sexual offences58140.283.57%
Anti-social behaviour5591.420.00%
Public order1886.6912.50%
Burglary1728.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson1326.800.00%
Vehicle crime1220.4933.33%
Robbery518.91-44.44%
Bicycle theft47.880.00%
Drugs46.300.00%
Shoplifting36.30-57.14%
Possession of weapons24.73100.00%
Other crime13.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft124635.2255.00%
Theft from the person86195.456.17%
Violence and sexual offences56135.5621.74%
Anti-social behaviour5588.27-22.54%
Burglary1786.6988.89%
Public order1626.80-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1325.22116.67%
Vehicle crime920.49-10.00%
Robbery914.1912.50%
Shoplifting714.1940.00%
Bicycle theft411.03-50.00%
Drugs46.30300.00%
Other crime26.30100.00%
Possession of weapons13.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81545.3826.56%
Other theft80127.67-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour71126.10-11.25%
Violence and sexual offences46111.9135.29%
Public order1872.510.00%
Vehicle crime1028.37-23.08%
Burglary915.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft814.19166.67%
Robbery812.61-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson612.61-57.14%
Shoplifting59.460.00%
Possession of weapons27.880.00%
Drugs13.15-88.89%
Other crime11.58-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85567.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour80133.980.00%
Theft from the person64126.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34100.880.00%
Burglary1853.590.00%
Public order1828.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson1428.370.00%
Vehicle crime1322.070.00%
Robbery1120.490.00%
Drugs917.340.00%
Shoplifting514.190.00%
Other crime47.880.00%
Bicycle theft36.300.00%
Possession of weapons24.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 581 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 202470
March 20246
January 202491
December 202393
November 2023124
October 202380
September 202385

A total of 630 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024120
March 202434
February 20241
January 202483
December 202389
November 202386
October 202381
September 202364

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202491
April 202451
January 202457
December 202355
November 202355
October 202371
September 202380

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20246
January 20249
December 202317
November 202317
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202313
November 202313
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20244
May 20247
April 202438
March 20247
January 202440
December 202358
November 202356
October 202346
September 202334

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202413
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202417
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total30
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
  • 6. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 11. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Parker Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Museum Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Willoughby Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2