WC1B 4BJ, Camden has recorded a total of 353 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 520.09 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4BJ, encompassing approximately 678 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 92 | 520.09 | 91.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 135.55 | -28.26% |
| Other theft | 59 | 97.24 | 110.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 86.93 | 8.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 55.99 | 540.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 47.15 | 111.11% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 27.99 | 175.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 16.21 | 22.22% |
| Burglary | 7 | 16.21 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.31 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 10.31 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 7.37 | 150.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 7.37 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 365.39 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 135.55 | 1100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 70.72 | 1650.00% |
| Other theft | 28 | 51.57 | 833.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 41.25 | 800.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 13.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 13.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 13.26 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 7.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.95 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 17.68 | -80.95% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.89 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.95 | -71.43% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.95 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 21 | 48.62 | -83.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 30.94 | -82.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 10.31 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 4.42 | -98.63% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.47 | -88.89% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 124 | 559.87 | 264.71% |
| Other theft | 73 | 182.69 | 1116.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 107.55 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 83.98 | 471.43% |
| Drugs | 19 | 58.93 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 27.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 25.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 19.15 | 500.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 17.68 | 800.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 13.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 8.84 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 7.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 34 | 73.67 | 3300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 50.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 8.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.95 | 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 | 1.47 | -98.89% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 91 | 523.03 | -14.15% |
| Theft from the person | 90 | 134.07 | -4.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 132.60 | 7.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 86.93 | -15.52% |
| Public order | 18 | 72.19 | -21.74% |
| Robbery | 12 | 26.52 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 17.68 | -8.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 16.21 | -41.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 14.73 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.37 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 7.37 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.95 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.47 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.47 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 106 | 593.75 | -15.87% |
| Theft from the person | 94 | 156.17 | 5.62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 138.49 | 3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 85.45 | -6.78% |
| Public order | 23 | 81.03 | 35.29% |
| Burglary | 17 | 33.89 | -5.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 25.05 | 15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 22.10 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.68 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 10.31 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.95 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 126 | 614.38 | 46.51% |
| Theft from the person | 89 | 185.64 | 2.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 131.13 | -18.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 86.93 | 14.29% |
| Burglary | 18 | 82.51 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 26.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 25.05 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 19.15 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 14.73 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 13.26 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 13.26 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.89 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.89 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.95 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 87 | 543.66 | 22.54% |
| Other theft | 86 | 128.18 | -9.47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 126.71 | -20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 106.08 | 32.43% |
| Public order | 17 | 72.19 | -10.53% |
| Robbery | 10 | 25.05 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 14.73 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 14.73 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 13.26 | -52.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 13.26 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 11.79 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.84 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.95 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 95 | 583.44 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 139.97 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 132.60 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 104.61 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 54.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 27.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 27.99 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 20.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 20.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 13.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 8.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 7.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.89 | 0.00% |
A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 755 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 124 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 92 |
| August 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 124 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 90 |
| December 2023 | 94 |
| November 2023 | 89 |
| October 2023 | 87 |
| September 2023 | 71 |
A total of 550 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 66 |
| August 2024 | 92 |
| April 2024 | 57 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 72 |
| September 2023 | 90 |
A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 58 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
A total of 674 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 59 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 73 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 91 |
| December 2023 | 106 |
| November 2023 | 126 |
| October 2023 | 86 |
| September 2023 | 95 |
A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 32 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 4BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |