WC1E 6AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6AG

WC1E 6AG, Camden has recorded a total of 334 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 207.04 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6AG 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 6AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6AG, encompassing approximately 1613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (95) incidents (33.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (33.33% increase)

WC1E 6AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Tottenham Court Road with total crimes: 19

WC1E 6AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person95207.0433.80%
Other theft6958.89283.33%
Anti-social behaviour5642.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences4434.717.32%
Public order2027.2717.65%
Shoplifting1312.4030.00%
Robbery108.06-28.57%
Burglary86.2014.29%
Bicycle theft54.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1066.67%
Vehicle crime53.10150.00%
Drugs23.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71142.57914.29%
Anti-social behaviour4244.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences4126.03925.00%
Other theft1825.41800.00%
Public order1711.16466.67%
Robbery1410.540.00%
Shoplifting108.680.00%
Burglary76.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.860.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

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 person79.92-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences44.3433.33%
Public order32.48-25.00%
Other theft21.860.00%

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 person1718.60-85.71%
Public order410.54-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-93.88%
Robbery31.86-66.67%
Other theft21.86-97.01%
Drugs11.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person119212.002280.00%
Other theft6773.761575.00%
Violence and sexual offences4941.531125.00%
Anti-social behaviour4530.370.00%
Shoplifting1627.890.00%
Public order149.92366.67%
Burglary108.680.00%
Robbery96.200.00%
Vehicle crime55.580.00%
Drugs53.100.00%
Bicycle theft33.100.00%

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 person59.92-96.35%
Other theft43.10-97.48%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-93.22%
Public order32.48-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159355.816.71%
Theft from the person13798.5648.91%
Violence and sexual offences5984.92-7.81%
Shoplifting5836.5775.76%
Anti-social behaviour5735.953.64%
Public order2735.338.00%
Robbery2416.74140.00%
Bicycle theft1314.8862.50%
Burglary108.06-41.18%
Vehicle crime96.20200.00%
Drugs85.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.96-63.16%
Other crime54.3425.00%
Possession of weapons13.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149303.12-13.87%
Theft from the person9292.36-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences6457.03-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour5539.67-11.29%
Shoplifting3334.09-17.50%
Public order2520.46-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson1915.5018.75%
Burglary1711.7813.33%
Robbery1010.54-61.54%
Drugs86.200.00%
Bicycle theft84.96-38.46%
Other crime44.96300.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Possession of weapons21.86-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft173356.43-8.95%
Theft from the person116107.24-2.52%
Violence and sexual offences6871.9123.64%
Anti-social behaviour6242.15-10.14%
Shoplifting4038.43-25.93%
Public order3124.7924.00%
Robbery2619.2262.50%
Criminal damage and arson1616.12166.67%
Burglary159.92-16.67%
Bicycle theft139.3018.18%
Drugs88.0614.29%
Vehicle crime34.96-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.860.00%
Other crime11.86-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft190358.910.00%
Theft from the person119117.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour6973.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences5542.770.00%
Shoplifting5434.090.00%
Public order2533.470.00%
Burglary1815.500.00%
Robbery1611.160.00%
Bicycle theft119.920.00%
Drugs76.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.340.00%
Vehicle crime43.720.00%
Possession of weapons32.480.00%
Other crime21.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202442
April 202445
January 202457
December 202355
November 202362
October 202369

A total of 833 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20244
January 2024159
December 2023149
November 2023173
October 2023190

A total of 778 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202471
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024119
March 20245
January 2024137
December 202392
November 2023116
October 2023119

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 202319
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202441
July 20244
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202459
December 202364
November 202368
October 202355

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202414
March 20243
January 202427
December 202325
November 202331
October 202325

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
May 20243
April 20249
January 202424
December 202310
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202416
January 202458
December 202333
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 202410
December 202317
November 202315
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 6AG 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. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 15. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 20. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 30. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1