GOWER STREET, WC1E 6AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6AA

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6AA, Camden has recorded a total of 353 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 207.98 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1E postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 45.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1E 6AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6AA, encompassing approximately 1697 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (108) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (77) incidents (234.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (23.40% increase)

WC1E 6AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • B506 with total crimes: 22

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person108207.9844.00%
Other theft7763.63234.78%
Anti-social behaviour5845.3723.40%
Violence and sexual offences4034.170.00%
Public order1823.575.88%
Shoplifting1710.61112.50%
Robbery1210.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft67.07200.00%
Burglary63.54-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.77100.00%
Drugs11.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person75143.76971.43%
Anti-social behaviour4744.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences4027.69900.00%
Other theft2323.571050.00%
Public order1713.55466.67%
Robbery1610.020.00%
Shoplifting89.430.00%
Burglary74.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.120.00%
Drugs32.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79.43-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences44.1233.33%
Public order32.36-25.00%
Other theft21.770.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1717.68-86.51%
Public order410.02-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.36-93.75%
Robbery31.77-72.73%
Other theft21.77-97.18%
Drugs11.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person126215.642420.00%
Other theft7174.241675.00%
Anti-social behaviour5341.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences4831.231100.00%
Shoplifting2028.280.00%
Public order1511.78400.00%
Robbery118.840.00%
Burglary106.480.00%
Bicycle theft55.890.00%
Drugs42.950.00%
Vehicle crime32.360.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59.43-96.69%
Other theft42.95-97.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-93.55%
Public order32.36-89.29%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft172353.5113.91%
Theft from the person151101.3445.19%
Violence and sexual offences6288.97-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour5836.539.43%
Shoplifting5734.1767.65%
Public order2833.5812.00%
Robbery2416.5084.62%
Bicycle theft1314.1462.50%
Drugs87.66-20.00%
Burglary84.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime74.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.12-64.71%
Other crime53.5425.00%
Possession of weapons12.95-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft151296.95-20.11%
Theft from the person10488.97-14.05%
Violence and sexual offences6461.27-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour5337.71-14.52%
Shoplifting3431.23-15.00%
Public order2520.03-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson1714.7313.33%
Burglary1610.0245.45%
Robbery139.43-50.00%
Drugs107.6625.00%
Bicycle theft85.89-42.86%
Other crime44.71300.00%
Vehicle crime32.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.77-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft189349.97-5.97%
Theft from the person121111.35-2.42%
Violence and sexual offences6871.2936.00%
Anti-social behaviour6240.06-10.14%
Shoplifting4036.53-25.93%
Public order3323.5732.00%
Robbery2619.4462.50%
Criminal damage and arson1515.32114.29%
Bicycle theft148.847.69%
Burglary118.25-38.89%
Drugs86.4814.29%
Vehicle crime34.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.770.00%
Other crime11.77-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft201348.790.00%
Theft from the person124118.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour6973.060.00%
Shoplifting5440.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences5031.820.00%
Public order2529.460.00%
Burglary1814.730.00%
Robbery1610.610.00%
Bicycle theft139.430.00%
Drugs77.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.120.00%
Possession of weapons34.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other crime21.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202447
April 202453
January 202458
December 202353
November 202362
October 202369

A total of 838 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024108
August 202475
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024126
March 20245
January 2024151
December 2023104
November 2023121
October 2023124

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 892 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202471
March 20244
January 2024172
December 2023151
November 2023189
October 2023201

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202428
December 202325
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202440
July 20244
May 20243
April 202448
March 20244
January 202462
December 202364
November 202368
October 202350

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
May 20243
April 202411
January 202424
December 202313
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202420
January 202457
December 202334
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20246
December 202317
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202410
January 20248
December 202316
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 6AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 17. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 19. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 22. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1