WC1B 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5AR

WC1B 5AR, Camden has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 416.10 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5AR, encompassing approximately 720 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 5AR area, explore the WC1B 5AR 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 (95.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (134.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

WC1B 5AR 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 5AR 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 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80416.1095.12%
Other theft54110.96134.78%
Anti-social behaviour4574.90-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences3862.4240.74%
Vehicle crime3052.71500.00%
Public order1841.61350.00%
Robbery824.970.00%
Bicycle theft611.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.3220.00%
Shoplifting58.32150.00%
Drugs56.94150.00%
Burglary46.94-42.86%
Other crime15.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63264.920.00%
Theft from the person4187.381950.00%
Violence and sexual offences2756.870.00%
Other theft2337.451050.00%
Robbery831.900.00%
Burglary711.100.00%
Vehicle crime59.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.940.00%
Bicycle theft46.940.00%
Public order45.550.00%
Shoplifting25.550.00%
Drugs22.770.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.940.00%
Theft from the person22.770.00%
Other crime12.770.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person26.94-97.78%
Violence and sexual offences22.77-95.12%
Public order12.77-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person90423.041400.00%
Other theft59124.831866.67%
Anti-social behaviour4381.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences4159.641950.00%
Vehicle crime1656.870.00%
Public order1122.190.00%
Robbery1115.260.00%
Shoplifting1115.260.00%
Drugs715.260.00%
Bicycle theft69.710.00%
Burglary58.320.00%
Possession of weapons36.940.00%
Other crime14.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person615.26500.00%
Other theft38.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.39-98.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66374.49-7.04%
Theft from the person6491.5416.36%
Anti-social behaviour5188.7715.91%
Violence and sexual offences3570.74-14.63%
Vehicle crime1148.5537.50%
Robbery1015.2642.86%
Burglary913.87-43.75%
Public order912.48-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.48-45.45%
Bicycle theft48.3233.33%
Drugs35.55-40.00%
Possession of weapons14.160.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71396.68-31.73%
Theft from the person5598.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour4476.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences4161.030.00%
Public order2056.8717.65%
Burglary1627.7423.08%
Criminal damage and arson1122.1910.00%
Vehicle crime815.26-11.11%
Robbery711.1016.67%
Drugs59.7125.00%
Bicycle theft36.94-70.00%
Shoplifting34.16-57.14%
Other crime14.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104429.9750.72%
Anti-social behaviour44144.25-30.16%
Theft from the person4461.03-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences4161.03-4.65%
Public order1756.8754.55%
Burglary1323.5862.50%
Bicycle theft1018.0311.11%
Criminal damage and arson1013.8742.86%
Vehicle crime913.8728.57%
Shoplifting712.48250.00%
Robbery69.71-40.00%
Drugs48.320.00%
Other crime15.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69402.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour6395.700.00%
Theft from the person5587.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4376.290.00%
Public order1159.640.00%
Robbery1015.260.00%
Bicycle theft913.870.00%
Burglary812.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.100.00%
Vehicle crime79.710.00%
Drugs49.710.00%
Shoplifting25.550.00%
Possession of weapons12.770.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 451 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202423
July 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202466
December 202371
November 2023104
October 202369

A total of 440 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202441
July 20242
May 20242
April 202490
March 20246
February 20241
January 202464
December 202355
November 202344
October 202355

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
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 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202463
April 202443
January 202451
December 202344
November 202344
October 202363

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
May 20242
April 202441
March 20242
January 202435
December 202341
November 202341
October 202343

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202320
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.29 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 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
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 5AR 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    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