WC1B 5AD, Camden has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 304.11 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 70.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1B 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5AD, encompassing approximately 693 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 304.11 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 95.12 | 950.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 60.53 | 1700.00% |
| Other theft | 25 | 51.89 | 733.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 36.03 | 700.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 11.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 7.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.88 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 17.30 | -80.95% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.77 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.88 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.88 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 21 | 49.00 | -82.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 30.27 | -78.95% |
| Public order | 3 | 11.53 | -76.92% |
| Other theft | 1 | 4.32 | -98.41% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.44 | -88.89% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 119 | 478.51 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 63 | 171.51 | 950.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 90.80 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 56.21 | 442.86% |
| Public order | 13 | 54.77 | 550.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 18.74 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 18.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 15.85 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 14.41 | 800.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 12.97 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 34 | 72.06 | 3300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 49.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.88 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.44 | -98.82% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 85 | 441.03 | -4.49% |
| Other theft | 70 | 122.51 | -18.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 100.89 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 67.74 | -12.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 63.42 | -31.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 21.62 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 17.30 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 9 | 14.41 | -47.06% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 12.97 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.77 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.32 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.44 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 89 | 511.66 | 9.88% |
| Other theft | 86 | 128.27 | -16.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 123.95 | -5.66% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 72.06 | -2.08% |
| Public order | 22 | 67.74 | 37.50% |
| Burglary | 17 | 31.71 | -10.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 24.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 18.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 12.97 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 10.09 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.77 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.88 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 103 | 536.16 | 45.07% |
| Theft from the person | 81 | 148.45 | 5.19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 116.74 | 12.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 76.39 | -26.15% |
| Burglary | 19 | 69.18 | 171.43% |
| Public order | 16 | 27.38 | -5.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 23.06 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 9 | 18.74 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 12.97 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 12.97 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 11.53 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.09 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.77 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 77 | 477.06 | 26.23% |
| Other theft | 71 | 110.98 | -10.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 102.33 | -16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 93.68 | 34.29% |
| Public order | 17 | 67.74 | 6.25% |
| Robbery | 10 | 24.50 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 14.41 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 14.41 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 11.53 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 11.53 | -56.25% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.09 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.21 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.88 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 79 | 498.68 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 113.86 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 112.42 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 87.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 50.44 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 23.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 23.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 20.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 18.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 12.97 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 12.97 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 8.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 507 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 63 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 70 |
| December 2023 | 86 |
| November 2023 | 103 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
| September 2023 | 79 |
A total of 390 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 66 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 65 |
| September 2023 | 78 |
A total of 614 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 119 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 85 |
| December 2023 | 89 |
| November 2023 | 81 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 61 |
A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5AD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |