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

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5AB

SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 5AB, Camden has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 489.23 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5AB, encompassing approximately 678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (89) incidents (102.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (110.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-33.78% decrease)

WC1B 5AB 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 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person89489.23102.27%
Other theft59131.15110.71%
Anti-social behaviour4986.94-33.78%
Violence and sexual offences3872.215.56%
Vehicle crime3256.00540.00%
Public order1847.15125.00%
Shoplifting1126.52120.00%
Robbery1116.2122.22%
Burglary716.21-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson710.3240.00%
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 behaviour74335.970.00%
Theft from the person44109.041000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3664.841700.00%
Other theft2853.05833.33%
Burglary941.260.00%
Robbery913.260.00%
Public order813.26700.00%
Shoplifting511.790.00%
Vehicle crime57.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.370.00%
Bicycle theft27.370.00%
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 person417.68-80.95%
Other theft35.89200.00%
Other crime24.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.95-75.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2150.10-82.79%
Violence and sexual offences830.95-80.00%
Public order311.79-76.92%
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 person122526.07258.82%
Other theft69179.781050.00%
Anti-social behaviour47101.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences4069.26471.43%
Shoplifting1758.940.00%
Public order1325.05550.00%
Vehicle crime1319.160.00%
Drugs1019.160.00%
Robbery914.74800.00%
Bicycle theft613.260.00%
Burglary68.840.00%
Possession of weapons38.840.00%
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 person3473.683300.00%
Violence and sexual offences750.100.00%
Other theft610.320.00%
Public order28.840.00%
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 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88492.17-3.30%
Other theft86129.67-14.85%
Anti-social behaviour51126.734.08%
Violence and sexual offences4675.15-16.36%
Public order1667.78-27.27%
Vehicle crime1223.580.00%
Robbery1117.6857.14%
Burglary1016.21-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson414.74-71.43%
Drugs45.890.00%
Bicycle theft35.89-25.00%
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 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101565.85-11.40%
Theft from the person91148.835.81%
Violence and sexual offences55134.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4981.05-3.92%
Public order2272.2129.41%
Burglary1732.42-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1425.050.00%
Vehicle crime1220.6333.33%
Robbery717.68-22.22%
Shoplifting410.32-55.56%
Bicycle theft45.89-50.00%
Drugs45.890.00%
Other crime25.890.00%
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 theft114586.4839.02%
Theft from the person86167.994.88%
Violence and sexual offences55126.7314.58%
Anti-social behaviour5181.05-23.88%
Burglary1975.15171.43%
Public order1728.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson1425.0575.00%
Robbery920.63-10.00%
Shoplifting913.2650.00%
Vehicle crime913.26-10.00%
Bicycle theft813.260.00%
Drugs411.7933.33%
Other crime25.89100.00%
Possession of weapons12.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82517.220.00%
Theft from the person82120.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour67120.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences4898.730.00%
Public order1770.730.00%
Robbery1025.050.00%
Vehicle crime1014.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.740.00%
Bicycle theft811.790.00%
Burglary711.790.00%
Shoplifting610.320.00%
Drugs38.840.00%
Possession of weapons24.420.00%
Other crime12.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 202469
March 20246
January 202486
December 2023101
November 2023114
October 202382

A total of 662 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202444
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024122
March 202434
February 20241
January 202488
December 202391
November 202386
October 202382

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202417
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202474
April 202447
January 202451
December 202349
November 202351
October 202367

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 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 20239
October 202310

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 20242
May 20248
April 202440
March 20247
January 202446
December 202355
November 202355
October 202348

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 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 202413
March 20242
January 202416
December 202322
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.29 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 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20232
November 20232
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 5AB 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. 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