WC1E 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6BP

WC1E 6BP, Camden has recorded a total of 328 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 238.74 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6BP 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 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6BP, encompassing approximately 1373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1E 6BP area, explore the WC1E 6BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (104) incidents (55.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (230.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (14.58% increase)

WC1E 6BP 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 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104238.7455.22%
Other theft6675.70230.00%
Anti-social behaviour5548.0414.58%
Violence and sexual offences4040.0311.11%
Public order2229.1110.00%
Shoplifting1116.0122.22%
Robbery78.01-30.00%
Burglary65.100.00%
Bicycle theft44.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Vehicle crime42.9133.33%
Drugs32.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.18100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67168.87644.44%
Anti-social behaviour4848.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences3634.94500.00%
Other theft2026.20300.00%
Public order2014.56185.71%
Robbery1014.56900.00%
Shoplifting97.28800.00%
Burglary66.550.00%
Drugs44.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Vehicle crime32.910.00%
Bicycle theft32.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person924.75-81.63%
Public order76.55-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences65.10-78.57%
Other theft54.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.64-60.00%
Drugs11.46-94.12%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person49122.28-67.97%
Other theft3035.67-65.91%
Violence and sexual offences2821.84-61.64%
Drugs1720.3830.77%
Public order1712.37-39.29%
Shoplifting1412.37-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson510.19400.00%
Bicycle theft33.640.00%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%
Robbery21.46-83.33%
Burglary11.46-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person153329.72350.00%
Other theft88111.36158.82%
Violence and sexual offences7364.05128.12%
Anti-social behaviour3753.130.00%
Public order2826.9327.27%
Shoplifting2420.3833.33%
Drugs1317.4785.71%
Robbery129.461100.00%
Burglary108.730.00%
Vehicle crime77.280.00%
Bicycle theft35.10200.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34112.82-81.82%
Theft from the person3424.75-77.18%
Violence and sexual offences3224.75-67.35%
Public order2223.29-45.00%
Shoplifting1816.01-76.32%
Drugs713.10-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.10-66.67%
Other crime21.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.46-94.44%
Robbery10.73-95.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 149 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187509.51-7.88%
Theft from the person149136.1144.66%
Violence and sexual offences98108.458.89%
Shoplifting7671.33123.53%
Anti-social behaviour6555.3227.45%
Public order4047.31-9.09%
Robbery2429.11118.18%
Bicycle theft1817.47100.00%
Drugs1513.10-46.43%
Vehicle crime810.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.82-68.42%
Burglary64.37-60.00%
Other crime54.37-28.57%
Possession of weapons33.64-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft203457.834.10%
Theft from the person103147.76-28.97%
Violence and sexual offences9074.974.65%
Anti-social behaviour5165.51-7.27%
Public order4437.12-21.43%
Shoplifting3432.03-15.00%
Drugs2824.7555.56%
Criminal damage and arson1920.3818.75%
Burglary1513.8325.00%
Robbery1110.92-57.69%
Vehicle crime108.01100.00%
Bicycle theft97.28-25.00%
Other crime76.55133.33%
Possession of weapons55.10-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft195491.313.72%
Theft from the person145141.932.84%
Violence and sexual offences86105.542.38%
Public order5662.6024.44%
Anti-social behaviour5540.76-9.84%
Shoplifting4040.03-31.03%
Robbery2629.1173.33%
Drugs1818.92-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson1613.1045.45%
Burglary1211.6533.33%
Bicycle theft128.7333.33%
Possession of weapons68.73100.00%
Vehicle crime54.37-16.67%
Other crime33.64-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188476.0313.94%
Theft from the person141136.8445.36%
Violence and sexual offences84102.63-1.18%
Anti-social behaviour6161.1424.49%
Shoplifting5844.4034.88%
Public order4542.222.27%
Drugs2032.750.00%
Robbery1514.56-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1110.92-21.43%
Bicycle theft98.01-30.77%
Burglary96.550.00%
Vehicle crime66.55-25.00%
Other crime44.370.00%
Possession of weapons32.91200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft165415.610.00%
Theft from the person97120.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences8570.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4961.870.00%
Public order4435.670.00%
Shoplifting4332.030.00%
Drugs2031.300.00%
Robbery1914.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.830.00%
Bicycle theft1310.190.00%
Burglary99.460.00%
Vehicle crime86.550.00%
Other crime45.820.00%
Possession of weapons12.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 202417
April 202413
March 20247
January 202415
December 202328
November 202318
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 1181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202420
July 20245
May 202430
April 202488
March 202434
January 2024187
December 2023203
November 2023195
October 2023188
September 2023165

A total of 345 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 20247
May 202417
April 202428
March 202422
January 202440
December 202344
November 202356
October 202345
September 202344

A total of 1051 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202467
July 20249
May 202449
April 2024153
March 202434
January 2024149
December 2023103
November 2023145
October 2023141
September 202397

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
July 20246
May 202428
April 202473
March 202432
January 202498
December 202390
November 202386
October 202384
September 202385

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202448
April 202437
January 202465
December 202351
November 202355
October 202361
September 202349

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 202424
December 202311
November 202326
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 202418
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 202319
November 202316
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 328 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20241
May 202414
April 202424
March 202418
January 202476
December 202334
November 202340
October 202358
September 202343

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 6BP 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. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. William Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
  • 16. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 17. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 19. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 21. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Netley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1