WC1B 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5AH

WC1B 5AH, Camden has recorded a total of 388 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 491.30 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5AH, encompassing approximately 789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (106) incidents (89.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (142.31% increase)

WC1B 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 31
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 21

WC1B 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106491.3089.29%
Anti-social behaviour78134.22-23.53%
Other theft6398.77142.31%
Violence and sexual offences4279.777.69%
Vehicle crime3353.18560.00%
Public order2041.7925.00%
Robbery1025.3225.00%
Burglary912.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson811.40100.00%
Bicycle theft710.13133.33%
Shoplifting68.86100.00%
Drugs57.6066.67%
Other crime16.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour102346.950.00%
Theft from the person56129.161300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3970.91875.00%
Other theft2649.38766.67%
Public order1632.921500.00%
Burglary820.260.00%
Robbery810.130.00%
Vehicle crime510.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.330.00%
Shoplifting35.060.00%
Bicycle theft33.800.00%
Drugs33.800.00%
Other crime13.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person417.73-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences45.06-42.86%
Other theft35.06200.00%
Other crime23.800.00%
Public order12.53-66.67%

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 person2141.79-85.42%
Violence and sexual offences726.59-82.93%
Public order38.86-75.00%
Other theft13.80-98.80%
Robbery11.27-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144530.56323.53%
Other theft83182.341283.33%
Anti-social behaviour66105.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4183.57485.71%
Drugs1951.920.00%
Vehicle crime1824.060.00%
Public order1222.79500.00%
Robbery1115.191000.00%
Shoplifting913.930.00%
Burglary611.400.00%
Bicycle theft57.600.00%
Possession of weapons36.330.00%
Other crime13.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

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 person3463.313300.00%
Violence and sexual offences743.050.00%
Other theft68.860.00%
Public order27.600.00%
Robbery12.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.27-99.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft111512.8314.43%
Theft from the person100140.55-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour70126.624.48%
Violence and sexual offences4788.64-22.95%
Public order1959.51-9.52%
Robbery1424.06100.00%
Vehicle crime1117.730.00%
Burglary1013.93-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson812.66-42.86%
Drugs710.1316.67%
Shoplifting48.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft25.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.53-50.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person116547.0211.54%
Other theft97146.88-34.46%
Anti-social behaviour67122.83-8.22%
Violence and sexual offences6184.84-6.15%
Public order2177.2423.53%
Burglary1826.59-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson1422.797.69%
Vehicle crime1117.7310.00%
Robbery713.93-53.33%
Shoplifting68.860.00%
Drugs67.6020.00%
Bicycle theft57.600.00%
Possession of weapons26.33100.00%
Other crime12.530.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148610.3351.02%
Theft from the person104187.405.05%
Anti-social behaviour73131.69-14.12%
Violence and sexual offences6592.4430.00%
Burglary1982.3158.33%
Public order1724.060.00%
Robbery1521.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson1318.9962.50%
Vehicle crime1016.46-16.67%
Shoplifting612.6650.00%
Bicycle theft57.60-37.50%
Drugs56.33400.00%
Other crime16.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person99515.3612.50%
Other theft98125.361.03%
Anti-social behaviour85124.09-14.14%
Violence and sexual offences50107.6325.00%
Public order1763.31-15.00%
Vehicle crime1221.53-25.00%
Burglary1215.19-42.86%
Robbery1015.19-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson812.66-42.86%
Bicycle theft810.1333.33%
Shoplifting410.13-20.00%
Possession of weapons25.060.00%
Drugs12.53-90.91%
Other crime11.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99555.880.00%
Other theft97125.360.00%
Theft from the person88122.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences40111.430.00%
Burglary2150.650.00%
Public order2026.590.00%
Vehicle crime1625.320.00%
Robbery1620.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1420.260.00%
Drugs1117.730.00%
Bicycle theft613.930.00%
Shoplifting57.600.00%
Other crime46.330.00%
Possession of weapons25.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 873 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202456
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024144
March 202434
February 20241
January 2024100
December 2023116
November 2023104
October 202399
September 202388

A total of 640 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 2024102
April 202466
January 202470
December 202367
November 202373
October 202385
September 202399

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202414
December 20237
November 202315
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
July 20244
May 20247
April 202441
March 20247
January 202447
December 202361
November 202365
October 202350
September 202340

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 733 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202426
July 20243
May 20241
April 202483
March 20246
January 2024111
December 202397
November 2023148
October 202398
September 202397

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20246
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 202419
December 202321
November 202317
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202419
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20245
April 202418
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20231
November 20231
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 5AH 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total31
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 10. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 12. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Drury Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1