WC1B 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4HS

WC1B 4HS, Camden has recorded a total of 307 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 391.99 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4HS, encompassing approximately 783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 4HS area, explore the WC1B 4HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC1B 4HS area, visit the WC1B 4HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (85) incidents (97.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (117.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-23.33% decrease)

WC1B 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 29
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18

WC1B 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85391.9997.67%
Other theft50108.53117.39%
Anti-social behaviour4663.84-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences3958.7350.00%
Vehicle crime3249.80540.00%
Public order1940.86280.00%
Robbery824.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.21133.33%
Burglary58.94-16.67%
Shoplifting56.38150.00%
Bicycle theft56.3825.00%
Drugs56.38400.00%
Other crime16.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour60237.490.00%
Theft from the person4376.612050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2654.900.00%
Other theft2333.201050.00%
Robbery829.370.00%
Burglary610.210.00%
Vehicle crime57.660.00%
Public order56.380.00%
Bicycle theft46.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.110.00%
Shoplifting23.830.00%
Drugs12.550.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.380.00%
Theft from the person22.550.00%
Other crime12.550.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25.11-97.87%
Public order12.55-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-97.37%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person94394.541466.67%
Other theft63120.022000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3880.441800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3548.520.00%
Drugs1944.690.00%
Vehicle crime1624.260.00%
Shoplifting1120.430.00%
Robbery914.050.00%
Public order811.490.00%
Burglary610.210.00%
Bicycle theft57.660.00%
Possession of weapons36.380.00%
Other crime13.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person614.05500.00%
Other theft37.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.28-98.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69343.4725.45%
Other theft6388.10-11.27%
Anti-social behaviour4880.4411.63%
Violence and sexual offences3761.29-17.78%
Vehicle crime1147.2422.22%
Robbery1014.0542.86%
Public order1012.77-47.37%
Burglary812.77-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson410.21-69.23%
Drugs45.110.00%
Bicycle theft35.110.00%
Possession of weapons13.83-50.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71370.28-28.28%
Theft from the person5590.651.85%
Violence and sexual offences4570.2318.42%
Anti-social behaviour4357.46-10.42%
Public order1954.9026.67%
Burglary1524.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1319.1544.44%
Vehicle crime916.600.00%
Robbery711.49-41.67%
Drugs48.940.00%
Bicycle theft35.11-72.73%
Shoplifting33.83-57.14%
Possession of weapons23.830.00%
Other crime12.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99411.1447.76%
Theft from the person54126.41-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour4868.95-21.31%
Violence and sexual offences3861.29-13.64%
Burglary1548.5236.36%
Public order1519.1525.00%
Robbery1219.1533.33%
Bicycle theft1115.3222.22%
Criminal damage and arson914.0528.57%
Vehicle crime911.490.00%
Shoplifting711.49250.00%
Drugs48.9433.33%
Other crime15.110.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67384.32-22.99%
Theft from the person6585.556.56%
Anti-social behaviour6182.99-20.78%
Violence and sexual offences4477.8941.94%
Public order1256.180.00%
Burglary1115.32-35.29%
Robbery914.050.00%
Bicycle theft911.4912.50%
Vehicle crime911.49-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson711.49-36.36%
Drugs38.94-57.14%
Shoplifting23.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.55-50.00%
Other crime11.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87436.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour77111.080.00%
Theft from the person6198.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences3177.890.00%
Burglary1739.580.00%
Vehicle crime1321.710.00%
Public order1216.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson1115.320.00%
Robbery914.050.00%
Bicycle theft811.490.00%
Drugs710.210.00%
Shoplifting48.940.00%
Other crime35.110.00%
Possession of weapons23.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 528 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202423
July 20242
April 202463
March 20243
January 202463
December 202371
November 202399
October 202367
September 202387

A total of 537 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202443
July 20242
May 20242
April 202494
March 20246
February 20241
January 202469
December 202355
November 202354
October 202365
September 202361

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 202315
November 202315
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202426
May 20241
April 202438
March 20242
January 202437
December 202345
November 202338
October 202344
September 202331

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
May 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202319
November 202315
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202460
April 202435
January 202448
December 202343
November 202348
October 202361
September 202377

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
April 202416
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 202419
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total29
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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