WC1B 5EA, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5EA, encompassing approximately 729 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 | 12.34 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.48 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 4.11 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.37 | 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 | 15.08 | -94.25% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.85 | -83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.74 | -94.29% |
| Other theft | 1 | 2.74 | -98.25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.37 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 87 | 366.05 | 1142.86% |
| Other theft | 57 | 119.27 | 1800.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 78.15 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 50.73 | 1650.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 47.98 | 1100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 16.45 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 15.08 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 9.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.74 | 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 | 17.82 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 9.60 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.74 | 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 | 1.37 | -98.82% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 85 | 382.50 | 37.10% |
| Other theft | 59 | 116.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 80.89 | 32.26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 56.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 54.84 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 15.08 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 10.97 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 10.97 | -46.15% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 9.60 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.23 | -71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.48 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.74 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.74 | -33.33% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 62 | 357.82 | -8.82% |
| Other theft | 59 | 85.00 | -36.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 80.89 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 54.84 | -18.42% |
| Public order | 16 | 42.50 | 6.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 21.94 | 55.56% |
| Burglary | 13 | 19.19 | 18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 17.82 | -38.46% |
| Robbery | 8 | 10.97 | -38.46% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 10.97 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.48 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.37 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 93 | 419.52 | 22.37% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 127.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 93.23 | -7.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 52.10 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 15 | 38.39 | 114.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 20.56 | 30.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 17.82 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 17.82 | 10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 15.08 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 13.71 | 80.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.34 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 5.48 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.11 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 76 | 396.21 | -3.80% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 104.19 | -6.85% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 93.23 | -25.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 56.21 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 49.35 | 28.57% |
| Robbery | 10 | 24.68 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 13.71 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 10 | 13.71 | -23.08% |
| Public order | 7 | 13.71 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 9.60 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 5.48 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.74 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.37 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 79 | 437.34 | 8.22% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 108.31 | 5.80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 100.08 | 41.03% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 75.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 41.13 | 27.27% |
| Burglary | 13 | 19.19 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 12 | 17.82 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 16.45 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 16.45 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 15.08 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 8.23 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.23 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 379.76 | -27.72% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 100.08 | -5.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 94.60 | -27.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 53.47 | -18.92% |
| Public order | 12 | 41.13 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 16.45 | 120.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 15.08 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 13.71 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 10.97 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.97 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 9.60 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.23 | 100.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 101 | 455.16 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 138.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 100.08 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 74.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 50.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 17.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 15.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 15.08 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 13.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 12.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.74 | 0.00% |
A total of 604 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 57 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 76 |
| September 2023 | 79 |
| August 2023 | 73 |
| July 2023 | 101 |
A total of 602 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 87 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 87 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 85 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 68 |
| October 2023 | 68 |
| September 2023 | 73 |
| August 2023 | 69 |
| July 2023 | 73 |
A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 40 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 30 |
| July 2023 | 37 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 55 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5EA 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 |