WC1B 4HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4HD

WC1B 4HD, Camden has recorded a total of 322 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 433.32 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4HD 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 4HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4HD, encompassing approximately 743 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 4HD area, explore the WC1B 4HD 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 (106.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-26.76% decrease)

WC1B 4HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 22
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18

WC1B 4HD 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 Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93433.32106.67%
Other theft55125.15120.00%
Anti-social behaviour5274.01-26.76%
Violence and sexual offences3669.980.00%
Vehicle crime3048.45500.00%
Public order1940.37111.11%
Robbery925.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.1175.00%
Burglary59.42-37.50%
Shoplifting56.7366.67%
Bicycle theft56.73150.00%
Drugs56.73150.00%
Other crime16.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71296.060.00%
Theft from the person4595.551025.00%
Violence and sexual offences3660.561700.00%
Other theft2548.45733.33%
Public order933.64800.00%
Robbery912.110.00%
Burglary812.110.00%
Vehicle crime510.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.730.00%
Shoplifting35.380.00%
Bicycle theft24.040.00%
Drugs22.690.00%
Other crime12.69-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person416.15-80.95%
Other theft35.38200.00%
Other crime24.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.69-71.43%
Public order12.69-66.67%

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 person2144.41-83.20%
Violence and sexual offences728.26-81.58%
Public order39.42-75.00%
Other theft14.04-98.57%
Robbery11.35-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125483.11267.65%
Other theft70168.221066.67%
Anti-social behaviour4394.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3857.87442.86%
Drugs1951.140.00%
Vehicle crime1525.570.00%
Public order1220.19500.00%
Shoplifting1116.150.00%
Robbery914.80800.00%
Bicycle theft612.110.00%
Burglary68.070.00%
Possession of weapons38.070.00%
Other crime14.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

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 person3467.293300.00%
Violence and sexual offences745.750.00%
Other theft69.420.00%
Public order28.070.00%
Robbery12.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.35-98.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90438.71-7.22%
Other theft72121.12-20.88%
Anti-social behaviour5096.896.38%
Violence and sexual offences4867.29-11.11%
Public order1764.59-26.09%
Vehicle crime1222.8833.33%
Robbery1216.1571.43%
Burglary916.15-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson512.11-64.29%
Drugs56.730.00%
Bicycle theft36.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons14.04-50.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97504.6514.12%
Other theft91130.54-17.27%
Violence and sexual offences54122.465.88%
Anti-social behaviour4772.67-6.00%
Public order2363.2535.29%
Burglary1730.95-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson1422.887.69%
Vehicle crime918.840.00%
Robbery712.11-36.36%
Drugs59.4225.00%
Shoplifting46.73-42.86%
Bicycle theft45.38-55.56%
Possession of weapons25.38100.00%
Other crime12.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110522.1450.68%
Theft from the person85148.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences51114.3910.87%
Anti-social behaviour5068.63-24.24%
Burglary2067.29150.00%
Public order1726.916.25%
Criminal damage and arson1322.8862.50%
Robbery1117.490.00%
Bicycle theft914.80-10.00%
Vehicle crime912.11-10.00%
Shoplifting712.1140.00%
Drugs49.4233.33%
Other crime15.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85462.930.00%
Other theft73114.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour6698.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences4688.820.00%
Public order1661.900.00%
Robbery1121.530.00%
Bicycle theft1014.800.00%
Vehicle crime1013.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.460.00%
Burglary810.770.00%
Shoplifting510.770.00%
Drugs36.730.00%
Possession of weapons24.040.00%
Other crime12.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202425
July 20243
May 20241
April 202470
March 20246
January 202472
December 202391
November 2023110
October 202373

A total of 680 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202445
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024125
March 202434
February 20241
January 202490
December 202397
November 202385
October 202385

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 202317
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 202417
December 202323
November 202317
October 202316

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 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202436
July 20242
May 20247
April 202438
March 20247
January 202448
December 202354
November 202351
October 202346

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202471
April 202443
January 202450
December 202347
November 202350
October 202366

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 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 20234
October 20233

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202415
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20231
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 4HD 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 8. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1