SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5AA

SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 5AA, Camden has recorded a total of 328 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 483.69 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5AA 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 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5AA, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 5AA area, explore the WC1B 5AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (88) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-33.78% decrease)

WC1B 5AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88483.69100.00%
Other theft56129.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4982.58-33.78%
Violence and sexual offences3872.268.57%
Vehicle crime3256.04540.00%
Public order1847.19125.00%
Shoplifting1126.54175.00%
Robbery1116.2222.22%
Burglary716.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson710.3275.00%
Drugs510.32150.00%
Bicycle theft57.37150.00%
Other crime17.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74331.800.00%
Theft from the person44109.121000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3564.891650.00%
Other theft2851.61833.33%
Burglary941.290.00%
Robbery913.270.00%
Public order813.27700.00%
Vehicle crime511.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.370.00%
Shoplifting45.900.00%
Bicycle theft25.900.00%
Drugs22.950.00%
Other crime12.95-50.00%

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 person417.70-80.95%
Other theft35.90200.00%
Other crime24.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.95-71.43%
Public order12.95-66.67%

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 person2148.66-82.79%
Violence and sexual offences730.97-82.50%
Public order310.32-75.00%
Other theft14.42-98.55%
Robbery11.47-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122533.83258.82%
Other theft69179.911050.00%
Anti-social behaviour47101.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences4069.31471.43%
Shoplifting1758.990.00%
Drugs1725.070.00%
Vehicle crime1325.070.00%
Public order1219.17500.00%
Robbery917.70800.00%
Burglary613.270.00%
Bicycle theft58.850.00%
Possession of weapons37.370.00%
Other crime14.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

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 person3473.733300.00%
Violence and sexual offences750.140.00%
Other theft610.320.00%
Public order28.850.00%
Robbery12.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.47-98.86%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88488.11-2.22%
Other theft85129.77-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour51125.354.08%
Violence and sexual offences4575.21-18.18%
Public order1666.36-27.27%
Robbery1123.5957.14%
Vehicle crime1116.22-8.33%
Burglary1016.22-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson414.75-71.43%
Drugs45.900.00%
Bicycle theft35.90-25.00%
Possession of weapons14.42-50.00%
Other crime11.47-50.00%
Shoplifting11.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft100563.32-12.28%
Theft from the person90147.474.65%
Violence and sexual offences55132.723.77%
Anti-social behaviour4981.11-2.00%
Public order2272.2629.41%
Burglary1732.44-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1425.077.69%
Vehicle crime1220.6533.33%
Robbery717.70-30.00%
Shoplifting410.32-55.56%
Bicycle theft45.90-33.33%
Drugs45.900.00%
Other crime25.900.00%
Possession of weapons22.95100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114579.5440.74%
Theft from the person86168.113.61%
Violence and sexual offences53126.8210.42%
Anti-social behaviour5078.16-24.24%
Burglary1973.73171.43%
Public order1728.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1325.0762.50%
Robbery1019.170.00%
Shoplifting914.7550.00%
Vehicle crime913.27-10.00%
Bicycle theft613.27-25.00%
Drugs48.8533.33%
Other crime25.90100.00%
Possession of weapons12.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83516.1327.69%
Other theft81122.40-7.95%
Anti-social behaviour66119.45-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences4897.3329.73%
Public order1770.78-10.53%
Robbery1025.07-9.09%
Vehicle crime1014.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson814.75-42.86%
Bicycle theft811.8033.33%
Burglary711.80-63.16%
Shoplifting610.3220.00%
Drugs38.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons24.420.00%
Other crime12.95-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88551.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour81129.770.00%
Theft from the person65119.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3795.850.00%
Public order1954.560.00%
Burglary1928.020.00%
Vehicle crime1428.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1420.650.00%
Robbery1120.650.00%
Drugs916.220.00%
Bicycle theft613.270.00%
Shoplifting58.850.00%
Other crime47.370.00%
Possession of weapons25.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20246
January 202410
December 202317
November 202319
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202417
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 726 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202444
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024122
March 202434
February 20241
January 202488
December 202390
November 202386
October 202383
September 202365

A total of 467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202474
April 202447
January 202451
December 202349
November 202350
October 202366
September 202381

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
July 20242
May 20247
April 202440
March 20247
January 202445
December 202355
November 202353
October 202348
September 202337

A total of 631 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 202469
March 20246
January 202485
December 2023100
November 2023114
October 202381
September 202388

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 202416
December 202322
November 202317
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202417
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
April 202413
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 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 20244
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5AA 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. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 10. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. 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