RUSSELL SQUARE, WC1B 5EH, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5EH, encompassing approximately 620 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, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 8.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.22 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2 | 6.45 | -97.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.22 | -91.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.61 | -96.55% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 75 | 382.11 | 1150.00% |
| Other theft | 43 | 120.92 | 1333.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 69.33 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 66.10 | 1350.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 46.76 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 19.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 12.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 12.90 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.06 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.45 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.84 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 3.22 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 17.74 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 4.84 | 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 | 1.61 | -98.31% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 59 | 386.95 | 28.26% |
| Other theft | 48 | 95.13 | -7.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 77.39 | 5.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 62.88 | 35.71% |
| Burglary | 13 | 61.27 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 20.96 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 14.51 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 14.51 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.67 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 9.67 | -45.45% |
| Other crime | 2 | 9.67 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.22 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.22 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 3.22 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 52 | 364.38 | -36.59% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 83.84 | 2.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 74.17 | 32.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 59.66 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 45.14 | 62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 20.96 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 19.35 | -15.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 17.74 | -30.77% |
| Robbery | 6 | 14.51 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 8.06 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.84 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 82 | 417.59 | 28.12% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 132.21 | -8.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 72.55 | -12.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 56.43 | -24.32% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 45.14 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 13 | 20.96 | 62.50% |
| Robbery | 9 | 20.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 14.51 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 12.90 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 12.90 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 12.90 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.45 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 64 | 409.52 | -18.99% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 103.19 | -14.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 79.00 | -29.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 64.49 | 23.33% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 59.66 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 25.80 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 14.51 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 14.51 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 12.90 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 11.29 | -53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.67 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 6.45 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.84 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 79 | 461.12 | 8.22% |
| Theft from the person | 57 | 127.37 | -9.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 91.90 | 18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 91.90 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 13 | 48.37 | 18.18% |
| Robbery | 10 | 20.96 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 16.12 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 14.51 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.90 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 9.67 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.45 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.84 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.22 | 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 63 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 435.32 | -27.72% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 117.70 | 1.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 101.57 | -42.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 77.39 | -32.50% |
| Burglary | 11 | 43.53 | -15.38% |
| Public order | 8 | 17.74 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 12.90 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 12.90 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 11.29 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 9.67 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 9.67 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 101 | 573.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 162.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 133.82 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 99.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 64.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 20.96 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 19.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 19.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 17.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 16.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 9.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.22 | 0.00% |
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 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 547 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.70 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 48 |
| December 2023 | 52 |
| November 2023 | 82 |
| October 2023 | 64 |
| September 2023 | 79 |
| August 2023 | 73 |
| July 2023 | 101 |
A total of 467 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 75 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 63 |
| July 2023 | 62 |
A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 40 |
A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 38 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 40 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| July 2023 | 83 |
A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 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 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
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 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5EH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |