WC1B 5DA, Camden has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 264.28 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 70.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1B 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5DA, encompassing approximately 919 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 264.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 79.39 | 3250.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 72.87 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 27 | 30.45 | 1250.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 29.36 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 15.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 11.96 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.35 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2 | 4.35 | -98.50% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.18 | -88.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.09 | -97.30% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 133 | 437.20 | 2116.67% |
| Other theft | 86 | 144.65 | 2766.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 93.53 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 63.08 | 1750.00% |
| Drugs | 19 | 40.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 20.66 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 19.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 16.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 9.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 9.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 9.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.09 | 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 | 11.96 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.53 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 3.26 | 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 | 1.09 | -99.16% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 119 | 429.59 | 15.53% |
| Other theft | 94 | 129.42 | 11.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 102.23 | 17.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 71.78 | 11.63% |
| Public order | 15 | 52.20 | -16.67% |
| Robbery | 13 | 16.31 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 14.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 10.88 | -35.71% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 9.79 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 8.70 | -36.36% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.26 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.09 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 103 | 401.31 | 11.96% |
| Other theft | 84 | 112.02 | -37.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 91.36 | -5.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 60.90 | -8.51% |
| Public order | 18 | 46.77 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 19.58 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 15.23 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 11.96 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 10.88 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 9 | 10.88 | -52.63% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 9.79 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 6.53 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 134 | 456.78 | 45.65% |
| Theft from the person | 92 | 145.73 | -5.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 100.06 | -11.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 64.17 | 11.90% |
| Robbery | 19 | 51.12 | 90.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 20.66 | 6.67% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 17.40 | -43.48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 14.14 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.88 | -35.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 9.79 | -18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 9.79 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.61 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.35 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 97 | 425.24 | 3.19% |
| Other theft | 92 | 105.49 | -7.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 100.06 | -20.24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 72.87 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 45.68 | 35.29% |
| Burglary | 15 | 25.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 16.31 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 15.23 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 10 | 11.96 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 10.88 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 10.88 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.44 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.18 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.18 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 99 | 448.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 94 | 107.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 102.23 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 91.36 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 42.42 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 18.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 16.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 16.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 14.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 11.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.26 | 0.00% |
A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 716 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 133 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 67 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 133 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 119 |
| December 2023 | 103 |
| November 2023 | 92 |
| October 2023 | 97 |
| September 2023 | 94 |
A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 621 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 86 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 94 |
| December 2023 | 84 |
| November 2023 | 134 |
| October 2023 | 92 |
| September 2023 | 99 |
A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 73 |
| April 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 66 |
| December 2023 | 56 |
| November 2023 | 59 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
| September 2023 | 84 |
A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 23 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5DA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |