WC1B 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5DT

WC1B 5DT, Camden has recorded a total of 343 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 413.74 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5DT, encompassing approximately 829 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 5DT area, explore the WC1B 5DT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (87) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (13.21% increase)

WC1B 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 55
  • B506 with total crimes: 22
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 19

WC1B 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87413.7438.10%
Other theft62104.94106.67%
Anti-social behaviour6074.7913.21%
Violence and sexual offences3672.3744.00%
Vehicle crime3243.42700.00%
Public order1938.6072.73%
Shoplifting1422.92133.33%
Robbery1216.899.09%
Bicycle theft614.47200.00%
Burglary57.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.0325.00%
Possession of weapons26.03100.00%
Drugs22.41100.00%
Other crime12.410.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63261.751475.00%
Anti-social behaviour5375.990.00%
Other theft3063.93900.00%
Violence and sexual offences2536.192400.00%
Robbery1130.160.00%
Public order1113.270.00%
Burglary613.270.00%
Shoplifting67.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.240.00%
Vehicle crime44.820.00%
Bicycle theft24.820.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person410.86-20.00%
Other theft34.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.62-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person513.27-95.58%
Public order26.03-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-94.59%
Other theft12.41-98.67%
Robbery11.21-85.71%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113411.321514.29%
Other theft75136.302400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4390.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences3751.871750.00%
Shoplifting1844.630.00%
Vehicle crime1421.710.00%
Public order1116.891000.00%
Burglary813.270.00%
Robbery79.650.00%
Drugs78.440.00%
Bicycle theft48.440.00%
Possession of weapons24.820.00%
Other crime12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person715.68600.00%
Other theft38.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.620.00%
Public order12.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.21-99.04%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104408.9146.48%
Other theft76125.454.11%
Anti-social behaviour6391.6736.96%
Violence and sexual offences3975.99-17.02%
Public order1147.04-31.25%
Robbery1113.2722.22%
Vehicle crime913.2728.57%
Shoplifting710.86-12.50%
Burglary78.44-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft34.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.620.00%
Drugs22.41-50.00%
Other crime12.410.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73387.20-37.61%
Theft from the person7188.05-13.41%
Violence and sexual offences4785.6434.29%
Anti-social behaviour4656.69-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson1655.4945.45%
Public order1619.3033.33%
Burglary1519.300.00%
Robbery918.09-50.00%
Shoplifting810.86-38.46%
Vehicle crime79.650.00%
Bicycle theft68.44-14.29%
Drugs47.240.00%
Possession of weapons24.820.00%
Other crime12.410.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117448.7228.57%
Theft from the person82141.13-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour5098.91-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences3560.31-14.63%
Robbery1842.2263.64%
Burglary1521.717.14%
Shoplifting1318.09-48.00%
Public order1215.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson1114.47120.00%
Bicycle theft713.27-36.36%
Vehicle crime78.44-12.50%
Drugs48.4433.33%
Other crime14.82-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91439.070.00%
Theft from the person86109.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour56103.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences4167.550.00%
Shoplifting2549.460.00%
Burglary1430.160.00%
Bicycle theft1116.890.00%
Robbery1113.270.00%
Public order1013.270.00%
Vehicle crime812.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.650.00%
Drugs36.030.00%
Other crime23.620.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202315
November 202315
October 202314

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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202418
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 623 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202463
July 20244
May 20245
April 2024113
March 20247
February 20241
January 2024104
December 202371
November 202382
October 202386

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202453
April 202443
January 202463
December 202346
November 202350
October 202356

A total of 531 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 202475
March 20243
January 202476
December 202373
November 2023117
October 202391

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202425
July 20241
May 20242
April 202437
March 20242
January 202439
December 202347
November 202335
October 202341

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
May 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202414
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202316
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total55
    Vehicle crime24
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 11. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1