WC1B 4BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4BH

WC1B 4BH, Camden has recorded a total of 324 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 510.70 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4BH 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 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 Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (70.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-34.07% decrease)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (89.29% increase)

WC1B 4BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1B 4BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80510.7070.21%
Anti-social behaviour60126.10-34.07%
Other theft5394.5789.29%
Violence and sexual offences3883.548.57%
Vehicle crime3259.90540.00%
Public order1950.44111.11%
Robbery1029.9511.11%
Shoplifting815.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.6175.00%
Burglary611.03-33.33%
Drugs59.46150.00%
Bicycle theft57.88150.00%
Other crime17.880.00%

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 person81545.380.00%
Other theft80127.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour71126.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46111.910.00%
Public order1872.510.00%
Vehicle crime1028.370.00%
Burglary915.760.00%
Bicycle theft814.190.00%
Robbery812.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.610.00%
Shoplifting59.460.00%
Possession of weapons27.880.00%
Drugs13.150.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202491
April 202451
January 202457
December 202355
November 202355
October 202371

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202417
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 202470
March 20246
January 202491
December 202393
November 2023124
October 202380

A total of 646 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202447
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024120
March 202434
February 20241
January 202483
December 202389
November 202386
October 202381

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
April 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202313
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202413
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total46
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 9. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 11. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1