WC1B 5BP, Camden has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5BP 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 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5BP, encompassing approximately 910 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 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 14.28 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 4.39 | -80.95% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.39 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.20 | -71.43% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.20 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 21 | 36.24 | -90.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 23.06 | -82.93% |
| Public order | 3 | 7.69 | -76.92% |
| Other theft | 1 | 3.29 | -98.97% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.10 | -94.12% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 216 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 97 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 216 | 572.23 | 535.29% |
| Other theft | 97 | 237.24 | 1516.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 106.54 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 73.59 | 485.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 45.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 20 | 21.97 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 21.97 | 1600.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 18.67 | 550.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 14.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 13.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 8.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 34 | 54.92 | 3300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 37.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.20 | 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 | 1.10 | -99.33% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 111 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 149 | 532.69 | -13.87% |
| Other theft | 111 | 163.65 | 8.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 121.91 | 11.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 83.47 | 10.71% |
| Public order | 24 | 68.10 | 14.29% |
| Robbery | 15 | 26.36 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 16.47 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 12.08 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 10.98 | -27.27% |
| Drugs | 7 | 8.79 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.69 | -30.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.20 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.20 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 173 | 539.28 | 13.82% |
| Other theft | 102 | 190.01 | -35.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 112.03 | -15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 74.69 | -5.08% |
| Public order | 21 | 61.51 | 90.91% |
| Burglary | 18 | 23.06 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 19.77 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 12.08 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 12.08 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 10.98 | -52.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 10.98 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.49 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.39 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 152 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 158 | 605.18 | 44.95% |
| Theft from the person | 152 | 173.54 | 10.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 166.95 | -5.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 87.87 | 11.32% |
| Robbery | 21 | 64.80 | 23.53% |
| Burglary | 16 | 23.06 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 17.57 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 16.47 | -47.62% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 12.08 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 10.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 10.98 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8.79 | -38.46% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.20 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 109 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 137 | 526.10 | 11.38% |
| Other theft | 109 | 150.47 | 5.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 119.72 | -15.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 93.36 | 20.45% |
| Public order | 21 | 58.21 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 23.06 | -22.73% |
| Burglary | 13 | 18.67 | -43.48% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 14.28 | 62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 14.28 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 10.98 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.88 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.59 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.20 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.20 | -33.33% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 123 | 533.78 | 3.36% |
| Other theft | 103 | 135.09 | -12.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 113.13 | 4.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 109.83 | 2.33% |
| Burglary | 23 | 48.33 | 53.33% |
| Robbery | 22 | 25.26 | 57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 24.16 | 15.38% |
| Public order | 12 | 16.47 | -36.84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 13.18 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 13.18 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 10.98 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 7 | 8.79 | 40.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 7.69 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.39 | 200.00% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 118 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 119 | 533.78 | -6.30% |
| Other theft | 118 | 130.70 | -16.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 129.60 | -8.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 105.44 | -23.21% |
| Public order | 19 | 47.23 | 11.76% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 20.87 | -5.88% |
| Burglary | 15 | 17.57 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 14 | 16.47 | -6.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 15.38 | -55.17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 14.28 | -7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 14.28 | 85.71% |
| Drugs | 5 | 14.28 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 127 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 142 | 606.27 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 127 | 155.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 139.49 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 115.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 61.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 31.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 19.77 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 18.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 18.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 16.47 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 15.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.39 | 0.00% |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 951 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 97 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 111 |
| December 2023 | 102 |
| November 2023 | 158 |
| October 2023 | 109 |
| September 2023 | 103 |
| August 2023 | 118 |
| July 2023 | 142 |
A total of 1256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 216 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 216 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 149 |
| December 2023 | 173 |
| November 2023 | 152 |
| October 2023 | 137 |
| September 2023 | 123 |
| August 2023 | 119 |
| July 2023 | 127 |
A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 62 |
| December 2023 | 56 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
| September 2023 | 44 |
| August 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 56 |
A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 677 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 76 |
| December 2023 | 68 |
| November 2023 | 80 |
| October 2023 | 85 |
| September 2023 | 100 |
| August 2023 | 96 |
| July 2023 | 105 |
A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
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 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 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 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5BP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |