WC1B 5JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1B 5JX

WC1B 5JX, Camden has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 269.68 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1B postcode area, which has experienced 66 crimes and a crime rate of 70.21 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1B 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1B 5JX, encompassing approximately 700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (1950.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1B 5JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10

WC1B 5JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63269.680.00%
Theft from the person4189.891950.00%
Violence and sexual offences2758.500.00%
Other theft2238.531000.00%
Robbery731.390.00%
Burglary79.990.00%
Vehicle crime59.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.130.00%
Public order47.130.00%
Drugs35.710.00%
Bicycle theft34.280.00%
Shoplifting24.280.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.130.00%
Theft from the person22.850.00%
Other crime12.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person27.13-97.75%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-95.12%
Public order12.85-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person89435.201383.33%
Other theft59126.991866.67%
Anti-social behaviour4384.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences4161.361950.00%
Vehicle crime1658.500.00%
Public order1122.830.00%
Robbery1115.700.00%
Shoplifting1115.700.00%
Drugs715.700.00%
Bicycle theft69.990.00%
Burglary68.560.00%
Possession of weapons38.560.00%
Other crime14.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person615.70500.00%
Other theft38.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.43-98.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person64380.9823.08%
Other theft6391.32-13.70%
Anti-social behaviour5189.8915.91%
Violence and sexual offences3572.77-14.63%
Vehicle crime1149.9437.50%
Robbery1015.7042.86%
Burglary914.27-43.75%
Public order912.84-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.84-45.45%
Bicycle theft48.5633.33%
Drugs35.71-40.00%
Possession of weapons14.280.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73406.66-30.48%
Theft from the person52104.1623.81%
Anti-social behaviour4474.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4162.780.00%
Public order2058.5017.65%
Burglary1628.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson1122.8310.00%
Vehicle crime815.70-11.11%
Robbery711.4116.67%
Drugs59.9925.00%
Bicycle theft37.13-70.00%
Shoplifting34.28-57.14%
Other crime14.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105439.4852.17%
Anti-social behaviour44149.82-30.16%
Theft from the person4262.78-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences4159.93-6.82%
Public order1758.5054.55%
Burglary1224.2671.43%
Bicycle theft1017.1211.11%
Criminal damage and arson1014.2742.86%
Vehicle crime914.2712.50%
Shoplifting712.84250.00%
Robbery69.99-40.00%
Drugs48.560.00%
Other crime15.710.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69412.37-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour6398.45-14.86%
Theft from the person5389.89-7.02%
Violence and sexual offences4475.6229.41%
Public order1162.78-15.38%
Robbery1015.7042.86%
Bicycle theft914.2712.50%
Vehicle crime812.84-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson711.41-30.00%
Burglary79.99-56.25%
Drugs49.99-42.86%
Shoplifting25.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.85-50.00%
Other crime11.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81466.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour74115.580.00%
Theft from the person57105.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences3481.330.00%
Burglary1648.510.00%
Public order1322.830.00%
Vehicle crime1118.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.700.00%
Bicycle theft814.270.00%
Robbery711.410.00%
Drugs79.990.00%
Shoplifting49.990.00%
Other crime35.710.00%
Possession of weapons24.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202411
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 409 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20242
May 20242
April 202489
March 20246
February 20241
January 202464
December 202352
November 202342
October 202353
September 202357

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 477 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202463
December 202373
November 2023105
October 202369
September 202381

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202463
April 202443
January 202451
December 202344
November 202344
October 202363
September 202374

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
May 20242
April 202441
March 20242
January 202435
December 202341
November 202341
October 202344
September 202334

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202320
November 202317
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 8. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Gilbert Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Museum Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Willoughby Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. A4200
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. B506
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Keppel Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 27. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1