WC1B 5DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5DR

WC1B 5DR, Camden has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 328.83 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5DR 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 5DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5DR, encompassing approximately 696 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 5DR area, explore the WC1B 5DR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC1B 5DR area, visit the WC1B 5DR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (58) incidents (18.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)

WC1B 5DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

WC1B 5DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58328.8318.37%
Anti-social behaviour4383.2813.16%
Other theft4161.7570.83%
Violence and sexual offences3258.8768.42%
Public order1445.95250.00%
Robbery1020.1042.86%
Bicycle theft914.36200.00%
Vehicle crime812.92700.00%
Shoplifting611.49100.00%
Drugs48.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.740.00%
Burglary14.31-85.71%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49228.312350.00%
Anti-social behaviour3870.360.00%
Other theft2454.571100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1934.460.00%
Robbery727.280.00%
Burglary710.050.00%
Public order410.050.00%
Shoplifting35.740.00%
Bicycle theft34.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.310.00%
Drugs14.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

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 theft27.180.00%
Theft from the person22.870.00%
Other crime12.870.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25.74-97.26%
Public order12.87-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73340.321116.67%
Other theft42104.821300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4060.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences3257.441500.00%
Public order1345.950.00%
Robbery818.670.00%
Shoplifting811.490.00%
Bicycle theft511.490.00%
Vehicle crime57.180.00%
Burglary47.180.00%
Drugs45.740.00%
Possession of weapons25.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.870.00%

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 person615.80500.00%
Other theft38.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.44-98.39%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62357.5534.78%
Other theft4889.03-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour4168.9351.85%
Violence and sexual offences4058.872.56%
Burglary1257.44-14.29%
Vehicle crime1017.23400.00%
Robbery1014.3642.86%
Bicycle theft614.36-33.33%
Public order68.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.62-61.54%
Shoplifting37.18-25.00%
Other crime24.31100.00%
Possession of weapons22.87100.00%
Drugs22.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50328.83-33.33%
Theft from the person4671.80-6.12%
Violence and sexual offences3966.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2756.00-25.00%
Burglary1438.7755.56%
Criminal damage and arson1320.1062.50%
Public order1218.67-7.69%
Bicycle theft917.23-25.00%
Robbery712.92-22.22%
Drugs410.05-20.00%
Shoplifting45.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime25.74-33.33%
Other crime12.870.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75364.7315.38%
Theft from the person49107.70-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour3670.36-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences2651.69-29.73%
Public order1337.33116.67%
Bicycle theft1218.6733.33%
Burglary917.2312.50%
Robbery912.92-10.00%
Shoplifting812.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.4933.33%
Drugs511.4966.67%
Vehicle crime37.18-25.00%
Other crime14.310.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65376.220.00%
Theft from the person5193.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour4473.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences3763.180.00%
Shoplifting1653.130.00%
Robbery1022.980.00%
Bicycle theft914.360.00%
Burglary812.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.490.00%
Public order68.620.00%
Vehicle crime48.620.00%
Drugs35.740.00%
Possession of weapons24.310.00%
Other crime12.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 20242
April 202442
March 20243
January 202448
December 202350
November 202375
October 202365

A total of 399 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202449
July 20242
May 20242
April 202473
March 20246
February 20241
January 202462
December 202346
November 202349
October 202351

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20244
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202438
April 202440
January 202441
December 202327
November 202336
October 202344

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
May 20241
April 202413
January 20246
December 202312
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202440
December 202339
November 202326
October 202337

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    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. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1