WC1B 4JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 4JU

WC1B 4JU, Camden has recorded a total of 321 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 373.10 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 4JU 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 4JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 4JU, encompassing approximately 860 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (95) incidents (97.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-14.93% decrease)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (112.00% increase)

WC1B 4JU 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: 29
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18

WC1B 4JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95373.1097.92%
Anti-social behaviour57110.42-14.93%
Other theft5366.25112.00%
Violence and sexual offences3561.6059.09%
Vehicle crime3340.68560.00%
Public order1738.36142.86%
Robbery719.76-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson68.1450.00%
Burglary56.97-16.67%
Shoplifting55.81150.00%
Bicycle theft55.81150.00%
Drugs25.81100.00%
Other crime12.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67228.980.00%
Theft from the person4877.872300.00%
Other theft2555.791150.00%
Violence and sexual offences2229.060.00%
Robbery825.570.00%
Public order79.300.00%
Burglary68.140.00%
Vehicle crime56.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.810.00%
Shoplifting24.650.00%
Bicycle theft22.320.00%
Drugs12.320.00%

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 theft25.810.00%
Theft from the person22.320.00%
Other crime12.320.00%

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 person24.65-98.02%
Public order12.32-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101371.941583.33%
Other theft66117.392100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4776.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences3154.631450.00%
Drugs1836.030.00%
Vehicle crime1520.920.00%
Robbery1117.430.00%
Shoplifting1012.790.00%
Public order711.620.00%
Bicycle theft58.140.00%
Burglary55.810.00%
Possession of weapons25.810.00%
Other crime12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

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 person612.79500.00%
Other theft36.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.16-98.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82368.4522.39%
Other theft6995.31-6.76%
Anti-social behaviour6080.20-1.64%
Violence and sexual offences4569.747.14%
Robbery1352.3062.50%
Public order1215.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime1013.9511.11%
Burglary811.62-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.30-54.55%
Shoplifting45.810.00%
Drugs44.65100.00%
Bicycle theft34.650.00%
Possession of weapons13.49-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74370.78-32.11%
Theft from the person6786.016.35%
Anti-social behaviour6177.87-1.61%
Violence and sexual offences4270.907.69%
Public order2048.82100.00%
Burglary1523.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1117.4322.22%
Vehicle crime912.790.00%
Robbery810.46-33.33%
Shoplifting49.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft34.65-66.67%
Drugs23.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.320.00%
Other crime12.320.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109405.6543.42%
Theft from the person63126.69-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour6273.23-12.68%
Violence and sexual offences3972.060.00%
Burglary1545.3336.36%
Robbery1217.4320.00%
Public order1013.950.00%
Bicycle theft911.62-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.4650.00%
Vehicle crime910.460.00%
Shoplifting810.46300.00%
Drugs39.3050.00%
Other crime13.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76376.59-15.56%
Theft from the person7588.347.14%
Anti-social behaviour7187.17-16.47%
Violence and sexual offences3982.5225.81%
Burglary1145.33-31.25%
Robbery1012.790.00%
Bicycle theft1011.6211.11%
Public order1011.6211.11%
Vehicle crime911.62-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson610.46-14.29%
Drugs26.97-50.00%
Shoplifting22.32-60.00%
Other crime22.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90412.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour85104.610.00%
Theft from the person7098.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3181.360.00%
Burglary1636.030.00%
Vehicle crime1418.600.00%
Robbery1016.270.00%
Public order911.620.00%
Bicycle theft910.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.460.00%
Shoplifting58.140.00%
Drugs45.810.00%
Other crime34.650.00%
Possession of weapons23.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202425
July 20242
April 202466
March 20243
January 202469
December 202374
November 2023109
October 202376
September 202390

A total of 612 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202448
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024101
March 20246
February 20241
January 202482
December 202367
November 202363
October 202375
September 202370

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 202315
November 202315
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
May 20241
April 202431
March 20242
January 202445
December 202342
November 202339
October 202339
September 202331

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202467
April 202447
January 202460
December 202361
November 202362
October 202371
September 202385

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202320
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310

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 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20245
April 202415
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20232
September 20233

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
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 4JU 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
    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. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1