WC1B 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4EA

WC1B 4EA, Camden has recorded a total of 373 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 563.19 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4EA, encompassing approximately 662 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 4EA area, explore the WC1B 4EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (78.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-27.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (140.00% increase)

WC1B 4EA 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 21

WC1B 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93563.1978.85%
Anti-social behaviour73140.42-27.00%
Other theft60110.22140.00%
Violence and sexual offences4090.5914.29%
Vehicle crime3360.40560.00%
Public order2049.8325.00%
Robbery1130.200.00%
Shoplifting1116.61175.00%
Burglary1016.61-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson815.10100.00%
Bicycle theft812.08300.00%
Drugs512.0866.67%
Other crime17.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour100406.160.00%
Theft from the person52150.991200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3578.51775.00%
Other theft2552.85733.33%
Public order1637.751500.00%
Burglary1124.160.00%
Robbery1116.610.00%
Vehicle crime516.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.550.00%
Shoplifting46.040.00%
Drugs36.040.00%
Bicycle theft24.530.00%
Other crime13.02-50.00%

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 person421.14-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences46.04-42.86%
Other theft36.04200.00%
Other crime24.530.00%
Public order13.02-66.67%

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 person2149.83-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences731.71-82.05%
Public order310.57-66.67%
Other theft14.53-98.75%
Robbery11.51-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person126596.41270.59%
Other theft80190.251233.33%
Anti-social behaviour65120.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences3998.14457.14%
Drugs1958.890.00%
Vehicle crime1528.690.00%
Shoplifting1322.650.00%
Robbery1219.631100.00%
Public order918.12350.00%
Burglary813.590.00%
Bicycle theft512.080.00%
Possession of weapons27.550.00%
Other crime13.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

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 person3475.493300.00%
Violence and sexual offences751.340.00%
Other theft610.570.00%
Public order29.060.00%
Robbery13.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.51-98.94%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117600.9412.50%
Theft from the person94176.66-15.32%
Anti-social behaviour68141.9315.25%
Violence and sexual offences44102.67-25.42%
Public order1966.440.00%
Robbery1428.69180.00%
Vehicle crime1121.14-15.38%
Burglary816.61-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson812.08-33.33%
Drugs712.0816.67%
Shoplifting410.570.00%
Bicycle theft36.040.00%
Other crime14.530.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111626.6113.27%
Other theft104167.60-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour59157.03-13.24%
Violence and sexual offences5989.08-3.28%
Public order1989.0811.76%
Burglary1728.69-10.53%
Vehicle crime1325.6730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1219.63-7.69%
Drugs618.1250.00%
Robbery59.06-61.54%
Shoplifting47.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft36.04-25.00%
Possession of weapons24.53100.00%
Other crime13.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft144697.5769.41%
Theft from the person98217.425.38%
Anti-social behaviour68147.97-20.93%
Violence and sexual offences61102.6735.56%
Burglary1992.1090.00%
Public order1728.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson1325.6785.71%
Robbery1319.6344.44%
Vehicle crime1019.63-28.57%
Shoplifting815.1060.00%
Drugs412.08300.00%
Bicycle theft46.04-50.00%
Other crime26.04100.00%
Possession of weapons13.020.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93576.7810.71%
Anti-social behaviour86140.42-12.24%
Other theft85129.85-1.16%
Violence and sexual offences45128.3415.38%
Public order1767.95-19.05%
Vehicle crime1425.67-22.22%
Burglary1021.14-50.00%
Robbery915.10-30.77%
Bicycle theft813.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.08-50.00%
Shoplifting510.570.00%
Drugs17.55-88.89%
Possession of weapons11.51-50.00%
Other crime11.51-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98631.140.00%
Other theft86147.970.00%
Theft from the person84129.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences39126.830.00%
Public order2158.890.00%
Burglary2031.710.00%
Vehicle crime1830.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1427.180.00%
Robbery1321.140.00%
Drugs919.630.00%
Bicycle theft513.590.00%
Shoplifting57.550.00%
Other crime47.550.00%
Possession of weapons26.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 711 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202425
July 20243
May 20241
April 202480
March 20246
January 2024117
December 2023104
November 2023144
October 202385
September 202386

A total of 811 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202452
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024126
March 202434
February 20241
January 202494
December 2023111
November 202398
October 202393
September 202384

A total of 617 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024100
April 202465
January 202468
December 202359
November 202368
October 202386
September 202398

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20248
January 20248
December 202317
November 202319
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 202419
December 202319
November 202317
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202435
July 20244
May 20247
April 202439
March 20247
January 202444
December 202359
November 202361
October 202345
September 202339

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202419
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20245
April 202415
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 202313
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202414
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 4EA 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Drury Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1