WC1B 5JX, Camden has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 428.06 per 1,000 population. This WC1B 5JX 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 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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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 80 | 428.06 | 95.12% |
| Other theft | 53 | 114.15 | 140.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 75.62 | -28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 64.21 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 55.65 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 42.81 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 25.68 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 11.41 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.56 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 8.56 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.13 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.13 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.71 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 269.68 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 89.89 | 1950.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 58.50 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 22 | 38.53 | 1000.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 31.39 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 9.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 9.99 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.13 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 7.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 7.13 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.85 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.85 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 2 | 7.13 | -97.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2.85 | -95.12% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.85 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 89 | 435.20 | 1383.33% |
| Other theft | 59 | 126.99 | 1866.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 84.19 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 61.36 | 1950.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 58.50 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 22.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 15.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 15.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 15.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 9.99 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 8.56 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 8.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 15.70 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 8.56 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 4.28 | 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 | 1.43 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 64 | 380.98 | 23.08% |
| Other theft | 63 | 91.32 | -13.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 89.89 | 15.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 72.77 | -14.63% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 49.94 | 37.50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 15.70 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 9 | 14.27 | -43.75% |
| Public order | 9 | 12.84 | -55.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 12.84 | -45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 8.56 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.71 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 406.66 | -30.48% |
| Theft from the person | 52 | 104.16 | 23.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 74.20 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 62.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 58.50 | 17.65% |
| Burglary | 16 | 28.54 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 22.83 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 15.70 | -11.11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.41 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 9.99 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.13 | -70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 4.28 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 105 | 439.48 | 52.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 149.82 | -30.16% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 62.78 | -20.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 59.93 | -6.82% |
| Public order | 17 | 58.50 | 54.55% |
| Burglary | 12 | 24.26 | 71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 17.12 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 14.27 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 14.27 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 12.84 | 250.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 9.99 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 8.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.71 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 69 | 412.37 | -14.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 98.45 | -14.86% |
| Theft from the person | 53 | 89.89 | -7.02% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 75.62 | 29.41% |
| Public order | 11 | 62.78 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 10 | 15.70 | 42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 14.27 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 12.84 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.41 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 9.99 | -56.25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 9.99 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.71 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.85 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.43 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 81 | 466.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 115.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 57 | 105.59 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 81.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 48.51 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 22.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 18.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 15.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 14.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 11.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 9.99 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 9.99 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.28 | 0.00% |
A total of 530 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 53 |
| August 2024 | 22 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 59 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 73 |
| November 2023 | 105 |
| October 2023 | 69 |
| September 2023 | 81 |
A total of 489 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 89 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 80 |
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 89 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 64 |
| December 2023 | 52 |
| November 2023 | 42 |
| October 2023 | 53 |
| September 2023 | 57 |
A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 427 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 45 |
| August 2024 | 63 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 44 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 63 |
| September 2023 | 74 |
A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 41 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
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 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1B 5JX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |