WC1B 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5JR

WC1B 5JR, Camden has recorded a total of 373 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 444.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5JR, encompassing approximately 840 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (103) incidents (83.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-20.20% decrease)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (146.15% increase)

WC1B 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 25

WC1B 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103444.0083.93%
Anti-social behaviour79122.61-20.20%
Other theft6494.04146.15%
Violence and sexual offences3876.1831.03%
Vehicle crime3445.23580.00%
Public order1740.4713.33%
Robbery920.2412.50%
Burglary910.7112.50%
Bicycle theft710.71250.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.3375.00%
Shoplifting38.330.00%
Drugs23.570.00%
Other crime12.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99307.110.00%
Theft from the person56117.841300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2966.66625.00%
Other theft2634.52766.67%
Public order1530.951400.00%
Burglary817.860.00%
Robbery89.520.00%
Vehicle crime59.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.950.00%
Shoplifting34.760.00%
Bicycle theft23.570.00%
Drugs22.380.00%
Other crime12.38-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person416.66-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences44.76-42.86%
Other theft34.76200.00%
Other crime23.570.00%
Public order12.38-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2139.28-85.21%
Violence and sexual offences725.00-78.79%
Public order38.33-70.00%
Other theft13.57-98.73%
Robbery11.19-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142476.14317.65%
Other theft79169.031216.67%
Anti-social behaviour6594.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences3377.37371.43%
Vehicle crime2039.280.00%
Drugs1823.810.00%
Robbery1121.431000.00%
Public order1013.09400.00%
Shoplifting811.900.00%
Bicycle theft59.520.00%
Burglary55.950.00%
Possession of weapons25.950.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3459.523300.00%
Violence and sexual offences740.470.00%
Other theft68.330.00%
Public order27.140.00%
Robbery12.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.19-99.02%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105473.7614.13%
Theft from the person102124.99-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour74121.421.37%
Violence and sexual offences4888.09-12.73%
Public order1757.14-10.53%
Robbery1320.2485.71%
Vehicle crime1115.470.00%
Burglary913.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.71-46.15%
Drugs58.3366.67%
Shoplifting35.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft23.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.38-50.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117502.3215.84%
Other theft92139.27-36.55%
Anti-social behaviour73109.512.82%
Violence and sexual offences5586.901.85%
Public order1965.4758.33%
Burglary1822.62-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1321.43-7.14%
Vehicle crime1115.4722.22%
Robbery713.09-50.00%
Shoplifting68.330.00%
Bicycle theft57.140.00%
Drugs35.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.57100.00%
Other crime12.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145543.9964.77%
Theft from the person101172.601.00%
Anti-social behaviour71120.22-13.41%
Violence and sexual offences5484.5114.89%
Burglary2064.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson1423.81133.33%
Robbery1416.6640.00%
Public order1216.66-7.69%
Vehicle crime914.28-10.00%
Shoplifting610.7150.00%
Bicycle theft57.14-50.00%
Drugs45.950.00%
Other crime14.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100458.2816.28%
Other theft88119.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour82104.75-15.46%
Violence and sexual offences4797.6123.68%
Public order1355.958.33%
Burglary1215.47-45.45%
Robbery1014.28-41.18%
Bicycle theft1011.9042.86%
Vehicle crime1011.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson611.90-40.00%
Shoplifting47.14-20.00%
Possession of weapons24.760.00%
Other crime12.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99501.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour97117.840.00%
Theft from the person86115.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences38102.370.00%
Burglary2245.230.00%
Robbery1726.190.00%
Vehicle crime1520.240.00%
Public order1217.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.280.00%
Bicycle theft711.900.00%
Drugs78.330.00%
Shoplifting58.330.00%
Other crime45.950.00%
Possession of weapons24.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 867 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202456
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024142
March 202434
February 20241
January 2024102
December 2023117
November 2023101
October 2023100
September 202386

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 202417
December 202319
November 202312
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202429
July 20244
May 20247
April 202433
March 20247
January 202448
December 202355
November 202354
October 202347
September 202338

A total of 640 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202499
April 202465
January 202474
December 202373
November 202371
October 202382
September 202397

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202413
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 708 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202426
July 20243
May 20241
April 202479
March 20246
January 2024105
December 202392
November 2023145
October 202388
September 202399

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20245
April 202420
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20245
January 20249
December 202318
November 202320
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202418
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total46
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total27
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 9. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 11. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Drury Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bucknall Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1