WC1B 5HP, Camden has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.87 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5HP, encompassing approximately 640 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 4 | 21.87 | -80.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 6.25 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 3 | 6.25 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.69 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.12 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 21 | 51.54 | -82.79% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 32.80 | -81.58% |
| Public order | 3 | 10.93 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 4.69 | -98.65% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.56 | -91.67% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 122 | 593.54 | 258.82% |
| Other theft | 74 | 190.56 | 1133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 115.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 101.53 | 442.86% |
| Drugs | 19 | 59.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 29.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 23.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 20.31 | 1100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 18.74 | 350.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 14.06 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 7.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.56 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 34 | 78.10 | 3300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 53.11 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 9.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.12 | 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 | 1.56 | -98.92% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 106 | 598.22 | 10.42% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 165.57 | -9.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 145.26 | 13.56% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 104.65 | -25.42% |
| Public order | 19 | 68.73 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 14 | 29.68 | 180.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 21.87 | -23.08% |
| Burglary | 8 | 15.62 | -52.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 12.50 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 12.50 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 10.93 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 6.25 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 103 | 621.65 | 10.75% |
| Other theft | 96 | 160.88 | -28.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 149.95 | -11.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 92.15 | 1.72% |
| Public order | 19 | 92.15 | 11.76% |
| Burglary | 17 | 29.68 | 21.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 26.55 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 20.31 | -7.69% |
| Robbery | 5 | 18.74 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.81 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 7.81 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.25 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.69 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.12 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 134 | 681.01 | 65.43% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 209.30 | 2.20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 145.26 | -22.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 104.65 | 26.09% |
| Public order | 17 | 90.59 | -5.56% |
| Burglary | 14 | 26.55 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 21.87 | 85.71% |
| Robbery | 11 | 20.31 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 17.18 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 15.62 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.50 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 6.25 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.25 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 91 | 581.04 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 142.14 | -9.47% |
| Other theft | 81 | 134.33 | 3.85% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 126.52 | 17.95% |
| Public order | 18 | 71.85 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 28.11 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 18.74 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 14.06 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 10.93 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 10.93 | -63.16% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 7.81 | -88.89% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.56 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.56 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 615.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 78 | 148.38 | -20.41% |
| Theft from the person | 77 | 121.83 | -18.09% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 120.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 60.92 | -16.00% |
| Burglary | 19 | 32.80 | -13.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 29.68 | 7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 23.43 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 21.87 | 37.50% |
| Drugs | 9 | 17.18 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 14.06 | -58.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 7.81 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 4 | 7.81 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 6.25 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 98 | 671.64 | -26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 153.07 | 13.10% |
| Theft from the person | 94 | 148.38 | -1.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 146.82 | -27.78% |
| Public order | 25 | 60.92 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 22 | 39.05 | 69.23% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 34.36 | -51.72% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 21.87 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 18.74 | 28.57% |
| Robbery | 8 | 14.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 12.50 | -56.25% |
| Drugs | 6 | 10.93 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 9.37 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 133 | 743.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 207.74 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 148.38 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 131.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 84.34 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 45.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 24.99 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 23.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 23.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 20.31 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 12.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 10.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.81 | 0.00% |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 810 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 106 |
| December 2023 | 96 |
| November 2023 | 134 |
| October 2023 | 81 |
| September 2023 | 78 |
| August 2023 | 98 |
| July 2023 | 133 |
A total of 828 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 122 |
| March 2024 | 34 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 93 |
| December 2023 | 103 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 91 |
| September 2023 | 77 |
| August 2023 | 94 |
| July 2023 | 95 |
A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 58 |
| October 2023 | 46 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 54 |
A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 618 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 65 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 86 |
| September 2023 | 95 |
| August 2023 | 95 |
| July 2023 | 84 |
A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
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 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5HP 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 | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |