WC1B 5BA, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 123.40 per 1,000 population (April 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.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2 | 7.26 | -97.30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.90 | -94.74% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.90 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 74 | 368.79 | 1133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 107.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 38 | 60.98 | 1166.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 55.17 | 1800.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 55.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 20.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 18.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 13.07 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 10.16 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 5.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 15.97 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.71 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 4.36 | 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 | 1.45 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 54 | 319.42 | 22.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 78.40 | 41.38% |
| Other theft | 40 | 59.53 | -18.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 58.08 | -13.51% |
| Burglary | 13 | 46.46 | -7.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 18.87 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 8 | 13.07 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 11.62 | -46.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.62 | -41.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.16 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.81 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 49 | 331.04 | -32.88% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 71.14 | 7.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 63.88 | -7.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 53.72 | 3.57% |
| Public order | 15 | 42.11 | -11.76% |
| Burglary | 14 | 21.78 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 20.33 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 17.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.62 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 10.16 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.26 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 4.36 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.36 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.45 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 362.98 | 32.73% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 105.99 | -8.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 59.53 | 5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 58.08 | -45.10% |
| Public order | 17 | 40.65 | 88.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 24.68 | 42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 14.52 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 13.07 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 11.62 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 11.62 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 8.71 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.81 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 55 | 349.91 | -23.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 79.86 | -10.53% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 74.05 | -15.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 65.34 | 18.75% |
| Public order | 9 | 55.17 | -18.18% |
| Robbery | 8 | 13.07 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.62 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 7 | 10.16 | -46.15% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 10.16 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 10.16 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.71 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.81 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 72 | 415.25 | -6.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 104.54 | 11.76% |
| Theft from the person | 53 | 82.76 | -7.02% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 76.95 | 3.23% |
| Burglary | 13 | 46.46 | 18.18% |
| Public order | 11 | 18.87 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 15.97 | 83.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 15.97 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 11.62 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 7 | 11.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 10.16 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 8.71 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.81 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 77 | 409.44 | -17.20% |
| Theft from the person | 57 | 111.80 | -10.94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 82.76 | -29.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 74.05 | -27.91% |
| Burglary | 11 | 45.01 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 10 | 15.97 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 14.52 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 14.52 | -64.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 13.07 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.16 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 8.71 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 8.71 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 8.71 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 | 528.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 135.03 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 104.54 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 92.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 62.43 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 36.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 21.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 20.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 18.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 8.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 7.26 | 0.00% |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 502 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 55 |
| September 2023 | 72 |
| August 2023 | 77 |
| July 2023 | 93 |
A total of 443 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
| August 2023 | 57 |
| July 2023 | 64 |
A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 40 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 43 |
A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 51 |
| July 2023 | 72 |
A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5BA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |