WC1B 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5AN

WC1B 5AN, Camden has recorded a total of 299 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 428.50 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5AN, encompassing approximately 697 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (86.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (129.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-30.16% decrease)

WC1B 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 19
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18

WC1B 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80428.5086.05%
Other theft55114.65129.17%
Anti-social behaviour4478.82-30.16%
Violence and sexual offences3963.0625.81%
Vehicle crime3055.89500.00%
Public order1842.99200.00%
Robbery725.80-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson610.0320.00%
Shoplifting58.60150.00%
Bicycle theft57.1766.67%
Drugs57.1766.67%
Burglary47.17-33.33%
Other crime15.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63286.620.00%
Theft from the person4390.29975.00%
Violence and sexual offences3161.621450.00%
Other theft2444.43700.00%
Robbery834.390.00%
Burglary611.460.00%
Public order68.60500.00%
Vehicle crime58.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.170.00%
Drugs37.170.00%
Bicycle theft34.300.00%
Shoplifting24.300.00%
Other crime12.87-50.00%

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 person417.20-80.95%
Other theft35.73200.00%
Other crime24.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.87-75.00%
Public order12.87-66.67%

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 person2148.73-79.00%
Violence and sexual offences830.10-80.00%
Public order311.46-76.92%
Other theft14.30-98.36%
Robbery11.43-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100450.00194.12%
Other theft61143.31916.67%
Violence and sexual offences4087.42471.43%
Anti-social behaviour3757.320.00%
Vehicle crime1653.030.00%
Public order1322.93550.00%
Shoplifting1118.630.00%
Robbery1015.76900.00%
Drugs914.330.00%
Bicycle theft612.900.00%
Burglary68.600.00%
Possession of weapons38.600.00%
Other crime14.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

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 person3471.663300.00%
Violence and sexual offences748.730.00%
Other theft610.030.00%
Public order28.600.00%
Robbery12.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.43-98.78%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82421.34-2.38%
Other theft68117.52-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour4697.452.22%
Violence and sexual offences4165.92-8.89%
Public order1358.76-40.91%
Vehicle crime1218.6333.33%
Robbery1017.2042.86%
Burglary914.33-43.75%
Bicycle theft412.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.73-66.67%
Drugs35.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons14.300.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person84475.7925.37%
Other theft80120.38-21.57%
Violence and sexual offences45114.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour4564.492.27%
Public order2264.4937.50%
Burglary1631.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1222.939.09%
Vehicle crime917.200.00%
Robbery712.900.00%
Drugs410.030.00%
Bicycle theft35.73-70.00%
Shoplifting34.30-57.14%
Other crime14.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft102488.6945.71%
Theft from the person67146.18-2.90%
Violence and sexual offences4596.02-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour4464.49-29.03%
Burglary1863.06125.00%
Public order1625.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson1122.9357.14%
Bicycle theft1015.7611.11%
Vehicle crime914.330.00%
Robbery712.90-30.00%
Shoplifting710.03250.00%
Drugs410.030.00%
Other crime15.730.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70444.260.00%
Theft from the person69100.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour6298.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences4688.850.00%
Public order1265.920.00%
Robbery1017.200.00%
Bicycle theft914.330.00%
Vehicle crime912.900.00%
Burglary812.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.460.00%
Drugs410.030.00%
Shoplifting25.730.00%
Possession of weapons12.870.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202424
July 20243
May 20241
April 202461
March 20246
January 202468
December 202380
November 2023102
October 202370

A total of 585 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202443
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024100
March 202434
February 20241
January 202482
December 202384
November 202367
October 202369

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 202316
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 30 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.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 20242
May 20248
April 202440
March 20247
January 202441
December 202345
November 202345
October 202346

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
March 20242
January 202413
December 202322
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202463
April 202437
January 202446
December 202345
November 202344
October 202362

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202416
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 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 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5AN 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 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