WC1B 5DQ, Camden has recorded a total of 293 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 374.74 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5DQ, encompassing approximately 781 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 77 | 374.74 | 30.51% |
| Other theft | 58 | 98.48 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 74.18 | 22.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 62.67 | 39.13% |
| Public order | 17 | 40.93 | 70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 21.74 | 650.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 19.18 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 17.91 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 15.35 | 250.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 8.95 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 5.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.84 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 59 | 243.01 | 1375.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 75.46 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 29 | 51.16 | 866.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 37.09 | 2200.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 29.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 12.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 11.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 11.51 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.12 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.84 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 5 | 14.07 | -95.10% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.39 | -81.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.56 | -94.59% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.56 | -98.53% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.28 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 102 | 386.25 | 1357.14% |
| Other theft | 68 | 130.46 | 2166.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 86.97 | 1750.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 47.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 39.65 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 21.74 | 1000.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 14.07 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 10.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 6.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 16.63 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.95 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.56 | 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 | 1.28 | -98.96% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 96 | 400.32 | 41.18% |
| Other theft | 72 | 122.78 | 7.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 92.09 | 23.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 61.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 53.72 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 12.79 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 11.51 | -43.75% |
| Burglary | 7 | 11.51 | -46.15% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 8.95 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 7.67 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.39 | -78.57% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.84 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.56 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.56 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 68 | 372.18 | -9.33% |
| Other theft | 67 | 86.97 | -36.19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 85.69 | 31.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 53.72 | -4.88% |
| Public order | 16 | 49.88 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 20.46 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 17.91 | -7.14% |
| Robbery | 9 | 16.63 | -43.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 11.51 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 10.23 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.23 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 105 | 434.85 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 134.29 | 1.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 95.92 | -4.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 52.44 | -15.79% |
| Robbery | 16 | 40.93 | 45.45% |
| Burglary | 14 | 20.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 17.91 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 16.63 | -45.83% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 16.63 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 15.35 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 12.79 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.39 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.84 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 84 | 418.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 74 | 107.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 94.64 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 55.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 48.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 30.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 17.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 15.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 14.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 7.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 6.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
A total of 490 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 58 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 68 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 72 |
| December 2023 | 67 |
| November 2023 | 105 |
| October 2023 | 84 |
A total of 568 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 77 |
| August 2024 | 59 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 102 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 96 |
| December 2023 | 68 |
| November 2023 | 75 |
| October 2023 | 74 |
A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 32 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 38 |
A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 49 |
| August 2024 | 40 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5DQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |