WC1B 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5BA

WC1B 5BA, Camden has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 381.85 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5BA 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 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5BA, encompassing approximately 688 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (62) incidents (67.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (100.00% increase)

WC1B 5BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1B 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62381.8567.57%
Anti-social behaviour4690.029.52%
Other theft4066.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3558.0829.63%
Vehicle crime2850.82460.00%
Public order1940.65375.00%
Robbery827.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson611.6220.00%
Bicycle theft68.7150.00%
Shoplifting58.71150.00%
Drugs57.26150.00%
Burglary37.26-62.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42236.660.00%
Theft from the person3760.981750.00%
Violence and sexual offences2753.720.00%
Other theft2039.20900.00%
Burglary829.040.00%
Robbery711.620.00%
Vehicle crime510.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.260.00%
Bicycle theft47.260.00%
Public order45.810.00%
Shoplifting25.810.00%
Drugs22.900.00%

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 theft27.260.00%
Theft from the person22.900.00%
Other crime12.900.00%

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 person27.26-97.30%
Violence and sexual offences22.90-94.74%
Public order12.90-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74368.791133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42107.440.00%
Other theft3860.981166.67%
Violence and sexual offences3855.171800.00%
Vehicle crime1455.170.00%
Public order1320.330.00%
Shoplifting918.870.00%
Robbery713.070.00%
Bicycle theft510.160.00%
Drugs57.260.00%
Burglary47.260.00%
Possession of weapons35.810.00%
Other crime14.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

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 person615.97500.00%
Other theft38.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.45-98.15%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54319.4222.73%
Anti-social behaviour4178.4041.38%
Other theft4059.53-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences3258.08-13.51%
Burglary1346.46-7.14%
Vehicle crime918.8712.50%
Robbery813.0714.29%
Public order811.62-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson711.62-41.67%
Bicycle theft410.1633.33%
Drugs25.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.900.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49331.04-32.88%
Theft from the person4471.147.32%
Violence and sexual offences3763.88-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour2953.723.57%
Public order1542.11-11.76%
Burglary1421.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson1220.3320.00%
Vehicle crime817.420.00%
Robbery711.6240.00%
Drugs510.1625.00%
Bicycle theft37.26-66.67%
Shoplifting34.36-50.00%
Other crime14.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73362.9832.73%
Theft from the person41105.99-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences4059.535.26%
Anti-social behaviour2858.08-45.10%
Public order1740.6588.89%
Criminal damage and arson1024.6842.86%
Bicycle theft914.5228.57%
Burglary813.0714.29%
Vehicle crime811.6233.33%
Shoplifting611.62200.00%
Robbery58.71-37.50%
Drugs47.260.00%
Other crime15.810.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55349.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour5179.860.00%
Theft from the person4574.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences3865.340.00%
Public order955.170.00%
Robbery813.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.620.00%
Burglary710.160.00%
Bicycle theft710.160.00%
Vehicle crime610.160.00%
Drugs48.710.00%
Shoplifting25.810.00%
Possession of weapons22.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202420
July 20242
April 202438
March 20243
January 202440
December 202349
November 202373
October 202355

A total of 368 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202437
July 20242
May 20242
April 202474
March 20246
February 20241
January 202454
December 202344
November 202341
October 202345

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
January 202413
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202442
April 202442
January 202441
December 202329
November 202328
October 202351

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
May 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 202315
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202432
December 202337
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20245
April 202414
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total45
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    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. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 8. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1