WC1B 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5JU

WC1B 5JU, Camden has recorded a total of 368 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 436.43 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5JU, encompassing approximately 843 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1B 5JU area, explore the WC1B 5JU 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 (87.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (-21.65% decrease)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (138.46% increase)

WC1B 5JU 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 5JU 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 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103436.4387.27%
Anti-social behaviour76122.15-21.65%
Other theft6290.13138.46%
Violence and sexual offences3873.5335.71%
Vehicle crime3445.07580.00%
Public order1740.3213.33%
Robbery920.1612.50%
Burglary910.6712.50%
Bicycle theft710.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.3075.00%
Shoplifting38.300.00%
Drugs23.560.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97301.230.00%
Theft from the person55115.041275.00%
Violence and sexual offences2865.23600.00%
Other theft2633.21766.67%
Public order1530.831400.00%
Burglary817.790.00%
Robbery89.490.00%
Vehicle crime59.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.930.00%
Shoplifting34.740.00%
Bicycle theft23.560.00%
Drugs22.370.00%
Other crime12.37-50.00%

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 person416.60-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences44.74-42.86%
Other theft34.74200.00%
Other crime23.560.00%
Public order12.37-66.67%

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 person2139.14-85.21%
Violence and sexual offences724.91-78.12%
Public order38.30-70.00%
Other theft13.56-98.75%
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 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person142473.20317.65%
Other theft80168.411233.33%
Anti-social behaviour6494.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences3275.90357.14%
Vehicle crime2037.950.00%
Drugs1823.720.00%
Robbery1121.351000.00%
Public order1013.05400.00%
Shoplifting811.860.00%
Bicycle theft59.490.00%
Burglary55.930.00%
Possession of weapons25.930.00%
Other crime12.370.00%
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 person3459.303300.00%
Violence and sexual offences740.320.00%
Other theft68.300.00%
Public order27.120.00%
Robbery12.370.00%

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 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106473.2011.58%
Theft from the person102125.71-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour73120.972.82%
Violence and sexual offences4886.58-12.73%
Public order1756.93-10.53%
Robbery1420.16133.33%
Vehicle crime1116.600.00%
Burglary913.05-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson710.67-46.15%
Drugs58.3066.67%
Shoplifting35.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft23.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons12.37-50.00%
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 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117499.2915.84%
Other theft95138.76-31.65%
Anti-social behaviour71112.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences5584.203.77%
Public order1965.2358.33%
Burglary1722.53-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson1320.16-7.14%
Vehicle crime1115.4222.22%
Robbery613.05-57.14%
Shoplifting67.120.00%
Bicycle theft57.12-16.67%
Drugs35.93-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.56100.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139534.8751.09%
Theft from the person101164.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour71119.78-8.97%
Violence and sexual offences5384.2012.77%
Burglary2062.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson1423.72133.33%
Robbery1416.6040.00%
Public order1216.60-7.69%
Vehicle crime914.23-18.18%
Bicycle theft610.67-40.00%
Shoplifting67.1250.00%
Drugs47.120.00%
Other crime14.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101458.970.00%
Other theft92119.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour78109.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences4792.500.00%
Public order1355.740.00%
Burglary1215.420.00%
Vehicle crime1114.230.00%
Robbery1013.050.00%
Bicycle theft1011.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.860.00%
Shoplifting47.120.00%
Possession of weapons24.740.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 781 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202455
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024142
March 202434
February 20241
January 2024102
December 2023117
November 2023101
October 2023101

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20236
October 202310

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 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

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202428
July 20244
May 20247
April 202432
March 20247
January 202448
December 202355
November 202353
October 202347

A total of 530 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202497
April 202464
January 202473
December 202371
November 202371
October 202378

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202414
December 20236
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 610 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202426
July 20243
May 20241
April 202480
March 20246
January 2024106
December 202395
November 2023139
October 202392

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.43 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 202311

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20245
January 20249
December 202317
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5JU 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. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bucknall Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1