WC1B 5HL, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5HL, encompassing approximately 589 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, 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 15.26 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 6.78 | -89.47% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.70 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 19 | 49.18 | -84.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 32.22 | -85.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 10.17 | -80.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 3.39 | -98.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.70 | -88.89% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 123 | 659.65 | 339.29% |
| Other theft | 75 | 208.58 | 2400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 127.18 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 113.62 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 20 | 67.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 33.92 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 25.44 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 16.96 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 16.96 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 16.96 | 800.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 15.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 28 | 66.13 | 2700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 47.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.48 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.39 | 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 | 1.70 | -98.80% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 120 | 661.35 | 7.14% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 203.49 | -17.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 140.75 | 15.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 115.31 | -20.34% |
| Public order | 19 | 79.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 32.22 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 10 | 20.35 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 16.96 | -38.46% |
| Drugs | 8 | 13.57 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 13.57 | -63.16% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 11.87 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 8.48 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 112 | 700.35 | -22.76% |
| Theft from the person | 100 | 189.93 | 4.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 169.58 | -21.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 100.05 | -9.23% |
| Burglary | 19 | 100.05 | 5.56% |
| Public order | 19 | 32.22 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 32.22 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 23.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 22.04 | -54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 8.48 | -63.64% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.78 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.70 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 145 | 803.79 | 54.26% |
| Theft from the person | 96 | 245.89 | 17.07% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 162.79 | -12.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 127.18 | 75.68% |
| Public order | 19 | 110.22 | 35.71% |
| Burglary | 18 | 32.22 | 157.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 30.52 | 116.67% |
| Robbery | 11 | 22.04 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 18.65 | 120.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 18.65 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 16.96 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 4 | 6.78 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.39 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 94 | 624.04 | 17.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 159.40 | -10.42% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 145.84 | 17.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 139.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 62.74 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 14 | 25.44 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 23.74 | 800.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 15.26 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 13.57 | -63.16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 11.87 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.17 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.48 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.09 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.70 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 80 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 649.48 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 80 | 162.79 | -25.23% |
| Theft from the person | 70 | 135.66 | -23.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 118.70 | -7.50% |
| Public order | 20 | 62.74 | -13.04% |
| Burglary | 19 | 33.92 | -5.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 32.22 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 30.52 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 23.74 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 16.96 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 15.26 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 6.78 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.09 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 3.39 | -87.50% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 107 | 737.66 | -27.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 181.45 | 15.66% |
| Theft from the person | 91 | 162.79 | 1.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 154.31 | -21.57% |
| Public order | 23 | 67.83 | 64.29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 39.00 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 33.92 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 25.44 | 71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 20.35 | -42.86% |
| Robbery | 8 | 13.57 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 13.57 | -57.89% |
| Drugs | 6 | 13.57 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 10.17 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 147 | 829.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 90 | 249.28 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 152.62 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 140.75 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 86.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 50.87 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 32.22 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 30.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 23.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 23.74 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 15.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 11.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.48 | 0.00% |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 885 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 147 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 75 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 120 |
| December 2023 | 112 |
| November 2023 | 145 |
| October 2023 | 94 |
| September 2023 | 80 |
| August 2023 | 107 |
| July 2023 | 147 |
A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 785 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 123 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 123 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 83 |
| December 2023 | 100 |
| November 2023 | 96 |
| October 2023 | 82 |
| September 2023 | 70 |
| August 2023 | 91 |
| July 2023 | 90 |
A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 65 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 51 |
A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 30 |
A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 630 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 68 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 75 |
| October 2023 | 86 |
| September 2023 | 96 |
| August 2023 | 96 |
| July 2023 | 83 |
A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 20 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
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 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5HL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |