SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 4ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4ET

SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 4ET, Camden has recorded a total of 365 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 509.34 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4ET 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 4ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4ET, encompassing approximately 716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 4ET area, explore the WC1B 4ET 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: (74) incidents (-28.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (118.52% increase)

WC1B 4ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 25
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18

SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 4ET 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 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93509.3478.85%
Anti-social behaviour74129.78-28.16%
Other theft59103.26118.52%
Violence and sexual offences4082.335.26%
Vehicle crime3255.82540.00%
Public order1944.6535.71%
Robbery1126.5110.00%
Burglary915.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.56100.00%
Shoplifting811.16100.00%
Bicycle theft611.16100.00%
Drugs58.37150.00%
Other crime16.980.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103379.560.00%
Theft from the person52143.731200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3872.56850.00%
Other theft2753.03800.00%
Public order1437.681300.00%
Robbery1019.540.00%
Burglary913.950.00%
Vehicle crime512.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.980.00%
Shoplifting45.580.00%
Bicycle theft35.580.00%
Drugs24.190.00%
Other crime12.79-50.00%

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 person419.54-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences45.58-42.86%
Other theft35.58200.00%
Other crime24.190.00%
Public order12.79-66.67%

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 person2146.05-83.72%
Violence and sexual offences729.30-81.58%
Public order39.77-72.73%
Other theft14.19-98.61%
Robbery11.40-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person129534.46279.41%
Other theft72180.011100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61100.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences3885.12442.86%
Drugs1953.030.00%
Vehicle crime1526.510.00%
Shoplifting1320.930.00%
Public order1118.14450.00%
Robbery915.35800.00%
Burglary612.560.00%
Bicycle theft58.370.00%
Possession of weapons36.980.00%
Other crime14.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

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 person3469.773300.00%
Violence and sexual offences747.450.00%
Other theft69.770.00%
Public order28.370.00%
Robbery12.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.40-98.88%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98500.970.00%
Theft from the person89136.75-12.75%
Anti-social behaviour61124.205.17%
Violence and sexual offences4285.12-28.81%
Public order1858.61-5.26%
Robbery1225.12100.00%
Vehicle crime1116.75-8.33%
Burglary1115.35-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson715.35-50.00%
Drugs59.770.00%
Bicycle theft26.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.79-50.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.40-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102560.9710.87%
Other theft98142.34-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences59136.753.51%
Anti-social behaviour5882.330.00%
Public order1980.9418.75%
Burglary1726.51-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1423.727.69%
Vehicle crime1219.5433.33%
Robbery616.75-40.00%
Shoplifting58.37-28.57%
Drugs56.980.00%
Bicycle theft46.980.00%
Possession of weapons25.58100.00%
Other crime12.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft126583.3051.81%
Theft from the person92175.832.22%
Anti-social behaviour58128.38-23.68%
Violence and sexual offences5780.9423.91%
Burglary1879.5480.00%
Public order1625.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1322.3385.71%
Robbery1018.1411.11%
Vehicle crime913.95-10.00%
Shoplifting712.5640.00%
Drugs59.77400.00%
Bicycle theft46.98-50.00%
Other crime25.58100.00%
Possession of weapons12.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90507.940.00%
Other theft83125.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour76115.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences46106.050.00%
Public order1664.190.00%
Vehicle crime1022.330.00%
Burglary1013.950.00%
Robbery913.950.00%
Bicycle theft812.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.160.00%
Shoplifting59.770.00%
Possession of weapons26.980.00%
Drugs12.790.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 2024103
April 202461
January 202461
December 202358
November 202358
October 202376

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 707 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202452
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024129
March 202434
February 20241
January 202489
December 2023102
November 202392
October 202390

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 20244
May 20247
April 202438
March 20247
January 202442
December 202359
November 202357
October 202346

A total of 573 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202472
March 20246
January 202498
December 202398
November 2023126
October 202383

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20246
January 202411
December 202317
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
January 202418
December 202319
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202419
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

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 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 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 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
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 4ET 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
  • 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. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 10. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 12. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1