WC1B 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5HJ

WC1B 5HJ, Camden has recorded a total of 366 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 620.22 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5HJ, encompassing approximately 590 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (85) incidents (77.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-33.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (165.22% increase)

WC1B 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 16

WC1B 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person85620.2277.08%
Anti-social behaviour77144.04-33.62%
Other theft61130.48165.22%
Violence and sexual offences39103.3718.18%
Vehicle crime3266.09700.00%
Public order1954.2318.75%
Burglary1032.20-9.09%
Robbery1016.950.00%
Shoplifting1016.95233.33%
Bicycle theft916.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.2575.00%
Drugs511.8666.67%
Possession of weapons18.470.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116466.010.00%
Theft from the person48196.572300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3381.34725.00%
Other theft2355.922200.00%
Public order1638.981500.00%
Burglary1127.110.00%
Robbery1018.640.00%
Vehicle crime416.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.780.00%
Bicycle theft36.780.00%
Drugs35.080.00%
Shoplifting35.080.00%
Other crime15.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.25-33.33%
Theft from the person26.78-89.47%
Other crime13.390.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1949.14-84.68%
Violence and sexual offences632.20-85.37%
Public order210.17-80.00%
Other theft13.39-98.68%
Robbery11.69-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124672.75342.86%
Other theft76210.132433.33%
Anti-social behaviour70128.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences41118.62720.00%
Drugs2069.480.00%
Vehicle crime1533.890.00%
Burglary1125.420.00%
Shoplifting1018.640.00%
Public order1016.95400.00%
Robbery916.95800.00%
Bicycle theft615.250.00%
Possession of weapons310.170.00%
Other crime15.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2866.092700.00%
Violence and sexual offences547.450.00%
Other theft38.470.00%
Public order25.080.00%
Robbery13.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.69-98.80%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft121665.978.04%
Theft from the person83205.05-17.00%
Anti-social behaviour69140.6513.11%
Violence and sexual offences47116.93-20.34%
Public order1979.650.00%
Vehicle crime1232.20-14.29%
Robbery1020.34100.00%
Burglary816.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.56-38.46%
Drugs813.56100.00%
Shoplifting513.5625.00%
Bicycle theft38.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft112704.95-24.32%
Theft from the person100189.794.17%
Anti-social behaviour61169.46-20.78%
Violence and sexual offences59103.37-10.61%
Burglary2099.9811.11%
Public order1933.890.00%
Vehicle crime1432.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson1323.720.00%
Robbery522.03-58.33%
Shoplifting48.47-63.64%
Drugs46.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft36.78-25.00%
Other crime15.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148816.790.00%
Theft from the person96250.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77162.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences66130.480.00%
Public order19111.840.00%
Burglary1832.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1330.500.00%
Robbery1222.030.00%
Shoplifting1120.340.00%
Vehicle crime1018.640.00%
Drugs516.950.00%
Bicycle theft48.470.00%
Possession of weapons26.780.00%
Other crime13.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 2024116
April 202470
January 202469
December 202361
November 202377

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202411
January 20248
December 202320
November 202318

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 202419
December 202319
November 202319

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202433
July 20244
May 20246
April 202441
March 20245
January 202447
December 202359
November 202366

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202420
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 546 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202423
July 20241
May 20241
April 202476
March 20243
January 2024121
December 2023112
November 2023148

A total of 586 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202448
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024124
March 202428
February 20241
January 202483
December 2023100
November 202396

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202415
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total31
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total27
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 12. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 14. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1