WC1B 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5EA

WC1B 5EA, Camden has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 345.48 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5EA, encompassing approximately 729 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (67) incidents (15.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (116.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-2.50% decrease)

WC1B 5EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Tottenham Court Road with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

WC1B 5EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67345.4815.52%
Other theft5491.85116.00%
Anti-social behaviour3974.03-2.50%
Violence and sexual offences3253.4739.13%
Public order1443.8775.00%
Robbery1219.1933.33%
Bicycle theft916.45200.00%
Shoplifting812.3460.00%
Vehicle crime810.970.00%
Burglary310.97-57.14%
Possession of weapons24.11100.00%
Drugs22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58250.891350.00%
Anti-social behaviour4079.520.00%
Other theft2554.84733.33%
Violence and sexual offences2334.272200.00%
Robbery931.530.00%
Public order812.340.00%
Burglary710.970.00%
Shoplifting59.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.850.00%
Bicycle theft35.480.00%
Possession of weapons14.110.00%

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 person412.34-20.00%
Other theft35.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.11-50.00%
Other crime11.370.00%

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 person515.08-94.25%
Public order26.85-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.74-94.29%
Other theft12.74-98.25%
Robbery11.37-85.71%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87366.051142.86%
Other theft57119.271800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3778.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3550.731650.00%
Public order1247.981100.00%
Shoplifting1116.450.00%
Robbery715.080.00%
Vehicle crime59.600.00%
Burglary56.850.00%
Bicycle theft46.850.00%
Drugs45.480.00%
Possession of weapons25.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%

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 person717.82600.00%
Other theft39.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.110.00%
Public order12.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.37-98.82%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85382.5037.10%
Other theft59116.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour4180.8932.26%
Violence and sexual offences4056.210.00%
Robbery1154.8437.50%
Vehicle crime815.08700.00%
Public order810.97-50.00%
Burglary710.97-46.15%
Bicycle theft69.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.23-71.43%
Shoplifting45.480.00%
Other crime25.48100.00%
Possession of weapons22.74100.00%
Drugs22.74-33.33%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62357.82-8.82%
Other theft5985.00-36.56%
Violence and sexual offences4080.8942.86%
Anti-social behaviour3154.84-18.42%
Public order1642.506.67%
Criminal damage and arson1421.9455.56%
Burglary1319.1918.18%
Bicycle theft817.82-38.46%
Robbery810.97-38.46%
Shoplifting410.97-60.00%
Drugs35.48-25.00%
Other crime14.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93419.5222.37%
Theft from the person68127.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3893.23-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences2852.10-22.22%
Public order1538.39114.29%
Bicycle theft1320.5630.00%
Robbery1317.8230.00%
Burglary1117.8210.00%
Shoplifting1015.08-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson913.7180.00%
Drugs412.34100.00%
Vehicle crime35.48-25.00%
Other crime14.110.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76396.210.00%
Theft from the person68104.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour4193.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences3656.210.00%
Shoplifting1849.350.00%
Robbery1024.680.00%
Bicycle theft1013.710.00%
Burglary1013.710.00%
Public order713.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.600.00%
Vehicle crime46.850.00%
Drugs25.480.00%
Other crime12.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 430 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202425
July 20243
May 20241
April 202457
March 20243
January 202459
December 202359
November 202393
October 202376

A total of 512 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202458
July 20244
May 20245
April 202487
March 20247
February 20241
January 202485
December 202362
November 202368
October 202368

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 202318

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202435
March 20242
January 202440
December 202340
November 202328
October 202336

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202440
April 202437
January 202441
December 202331
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202314
November 20239
October 20235

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 18. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Compton Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1