RUSSELL SQUARE, WC1B 4JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4JP

RUSSELL SQUARE, WC1B 4JP, Camden has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 393.64 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4JP 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 4JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4JP, encompassing approximately 884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (146.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-8.82% decrease)

WC1B 4JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 57
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 29
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 24

RUSSELL SQUARE, WC1B 4JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person96393.6477.78%
Other theft64108.59146.15%
Anti-social behaviour6272.39-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences3870.1340.74%
Vehicle crime3242.98540.00%
Public order1636.2014.29%
Robbery918.100.00%
Burglary710.1840.00%
Shoplifting77.92250.00%
Bicycle theft77.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.9240.00%
Drugs27.92100.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68247.720.00%
Theft from the person5476.922600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2761.080.00%
Other theft2630.541200.00%
Public order1429.410.00%
Robbery915.840.00%
Vehicle crime510.180.00%
Burglary55.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.660.00%
Bicycle theft35.660.00%
Shoplifting23.390.00%
Drugs12.260.00%

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 theft25.660.00%
Theft from the person22.260.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

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 person24.52-98.25%
Public order12.26-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114391.371800.00%
Other theft71128.952266.67%
Anti-social behaviour5480.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences3261.081500.00%
Drugs1836.200.00%
Vehicle crime1520.360.00%
Robbery1116.970.00%
Shoplifting1012.440.00%
Public order811.310.00%
Burglary59.050.00%
Bicycle theft45.660.00%
Possession of weapons24.520.00%
Other crime12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

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 person612.44500.00%
Other theft36.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.13-98.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person89381.198.54%
Other theft74100.67-3.90%
Anti-social behaviour5883.709.43%
Violence and sexual offences4865.6114.29%
Robbery1454.29100.00%
Public order1415.84-26.32%
Vehicle crime1015.840.00%
Burglary911.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.18-41.67%
Shoplifting67.92-14.29%
Drugs46.79100.00%
Bicycle theft24.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.26-50.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82375.5413.89%
Other theft7792.75-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour5387.101.92%
Violence and sexual offences4259.95-2.33%
Public order1947.5190.00%
Burglary1521.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson1216.9720.00%
Vehicle crime1013.5711.11%
Robbery711.31-50.00%
Shoplifting77.92-30.00%
Bicycle theft37.92-57.14%
Drugs23.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons22.260.00%
Other crime12.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110404.9534.15%
Theft from the person72124.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour5281.44-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences4358.822.38%
Burglary1548.6415.38%
Robbery1416.9740.00%
Public order1015.84-9.09%
Shoplifting1011.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.31100.00%
Vehicle crime911.310.00%
Bicycle theft710.18-36.36%
Drugs57.9266.67%
Other crime15.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84391.370.00%
Other theft8295.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour6592.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences4273.520.00%
Burglary1347.510.00%
Bicycle theft1114.700.00%
Public order1112.440.00%
Robbery1012.440.00%
Vehicle crime911.310.00%
Shoplifting810.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.050.00%
Drugs35.660.00%
Other crime23.390.00%
Possession of weapons12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 202315
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 602 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202454
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024114
March 20246
February 20241
January 202489
December 202382
November 202372
October 202384

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202448
December 202342
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202426
July 20242
April 202471
March 20243
January 202474
December 202377
November 2023110
October 202382

A total of 412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202468
April 202454
January 202458
December 202353
November 202352
October 202365

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
May 20241
April 20248
January 202414
December 202319
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310

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 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
April 202415
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202418
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total57
    Vehicle crime24
    Other theft13
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 9. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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