WC1B 5DT, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5DT, encompassing approximately 829 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, 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 | 10.86 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 4.82 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.62 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.21 | 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 | 13.27 | -95.58% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.03 | -81.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.41 | -94.59% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.41 | -98.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.21 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 113 | 411.32 | 1514.29% |
| Other theft | 75 | 136.30 | 2400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 90.47 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 51.87 | 1750.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 44.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 21.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 16.89 | 1000.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 13.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 9.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 8.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 8.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.21 | 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 | 15.68 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.44 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.41 | 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 | 1.21 | -99.04% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 104 | 408.91 | 46.48% |
| Other theft | 76 | 125.45 | 4.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 91.67 | 36.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 75.99 | -17.02% |
| Public order | 11 | 47.04 | -31.25% |
| Robbery | 11 | 13.27 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 13.27 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 10.86 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 8.44 | -53.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.44 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.82 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.41 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 387.20 | -37.61% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 88.05 | -13.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 85.64 | 34.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 56.69 | -8.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 55.49 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 16 | 19.30 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 15 | 19.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 18.09 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 10.86 | -38.46% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 9.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 8.44 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 117 | 448.72 | 28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 141.13 | -4.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 98.91 | -10.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 60.31 | -14.63% |
| Robbery | 18 | 42.22 | 63.64% |
| Burglary | 15 | 21.71 | 7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 18.09 | -48.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 15.68 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 14.47 | 120.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 13.27 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 8.44 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.44 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.82 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 91 | 439.07 | -2.15% |
| Theft from the person | 86 | 109.77 | -3.37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 103.74 | -20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 67.55 | 20.59% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 49.46 | 47.06% |
| Burglary | 14 | 30.16 | -17.65% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 16.89 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 11 | 13.27 | 10.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 13.27 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 12.06 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.65 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 3 | 6.03 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.62 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.41 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 | 468.02 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 89 | 112.18 | 9.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 107.35 | 45.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 84.44 | -8.11% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 41.01 | -5.56% |
| Burglary | 17 | 20.51 | 54.55% |
| Public order | 13 | 20.51 | -18.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 15.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 15.68 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 10 | 13.27 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 12.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 10.86 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 | 430.62 | -24.39% |
| Theft from the person | 81 | 112.18 | -5.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 97.70 | -20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 57.90 | -11.90% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 44.63 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 21.71 | 45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 19.30 | -43.48% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 15.68 | -7.14% |
| Robbery | 12 | 15.68 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 14.47 | -38.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 13.27 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 10.86 | 50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 123 | 496.97 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 86 | 148.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 103.74 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 72.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 50.66 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 27.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 21.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 18.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 16.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 13.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 10.86 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.82 | 0.00% |
A total of 748 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 123 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 75 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 76 |
| December 2023 | 73 |
| November 2023 | 117 |
| October 2023 | 91 |
| September 2023 | 93 |
| August 2023 | 93 |
| July 2023 | 123 |
A total of 729 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 113 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 113 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 104 |
| December 2023 | 71 |
| November 2023 | 82 |
| October 2023 | 86 |
| September 2023 | 89 |
| August 2023 | 81 |
| July 2023 | 86 |
A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 56 |
| September 2023 | 70 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| July 2023 | 60 |
A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5DT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |