WC1E 6DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6DP

WC1E 6DP, Camden has recorded a total of 607 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 440.96 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6DP 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 6DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6DP, encompassing approximately 1376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (196) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (128) incidents (228.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (29.73% increase)

WC1E 6DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 124
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 29

WC1E 6DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person196440.9658.06%
Other theft128142.38228.21%
Anti-social behaviour9692.9929.73%
Violence and sexual offences5069.742.04%
Public order2536.3219.05%
Vehicle crime2518.16733.33%
Robbery2418.1620.00%
Shoplifting2317.43109.09%
Burglary1216.7171.43%
Criminal damage and arson108.720.00%
Bicycle theft97.26200.00%
Drugs56.540.00%
Possession of weapons23.630.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person124268.061966.67%
Anti-social behaviour7490.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences4953.761533.33%
Other theft3935.60550.00%
Public order2128.33950.00%
Robbery2015.260.00%
Shoplifting1114.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.990.00%
Burglary77.260.00%
Drugs55.090.00%
Bicycle theft33.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft613.0820.00%
Theft from the person64.36-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences34.36-82.35%
Public order22.18-85.71%
Other crime11.450.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2748.67-92.62%
Violence and sexual offences1719.61-69.64%
Public order1412.35-44.00%
Other theft510.17-96.48%
Robbery23.63-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Drugs10.73-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 366 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person366569.54889.19%
Other theft142265.881675.00%
Anti-social behaviour77103.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences5655.94273.33%
Shoplifting3040.680.00%
Public order2521.79177.78%
Drugs2118.16950.00%
Robbery2115.262000.00%
Vehicle crime1915.260.00%
Burglary1413.800.00%
Bicycle theft710.170.00%
Other crime35.0950.00%
Possession of weapons22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3753.761750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1526.880.00%
Public order910.900.00%
Other theft86.540.00%
Drugs25.810.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Robbery11.450.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.45-99.45%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person362659.6215.65%
Other theft198262.985.88%
Shoplifting81143.84161.29%
Violence and sexual offences7858.8413.04%
Anti-social behaviour7356.6612.31%
Public order3053.0330.43%
Robbery2721.79-6.90%
Burglary1719.61-22.73%
Drugs1312.35116.67%
Vehicle crime109.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.26-38.46%
Bicycle theft75.810.00%
Other crime35.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 187 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person313565.18-16.09%
Other theft187227.38-30.74%
Violence and sexual offences69135.85-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour6550.13-14.47%
Shoplifting3147.223.33%
Robbery2922.52-21.62%
Public order2321.070.00%
Burglary2216.7110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.98-18.75%
Vehicle crime129.44-7.69%
Bicycle theft78.72-30.00%
Drugs65.0920.00%
Possession of weapons14.360.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 373 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 270 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person373690.1330.88%
Other theft270270.9718.42%
Anti-social behaviour76196.14-14.61%
Violence and sexual offences7555.2115.38%
Robbery3754.4812.12%
Shoplifting3026.88-11.76%
Public order2321.79-14.81%
Burglary2016.71-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson1614.53128.57%
Vehicle crime1311.6262.50%
Bicycle theft109.44-23.08%
Drugs57.26-50.00%
Other crime23.63-33.33%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 285 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 228 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person285602.230.00%
Other theft228207.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour89165.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences6564.650.00%
Shoplifting3447.220.00%
Robbery3324.700.00%
Public order2723.970.00%
Burglary2619.610.00%
Bicycle theft1318.890.00%
Drugs109.440.00%
Vehicle crime87.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.810.00%
Other crime35.090.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2091 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 190.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 373 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024196
August 2024124
July 20246
May 202427
April 2024366
March 202437
February 20242
January 2024362
December 2023313
November 2023373
October 2023285

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202449
July 20243
May 202417
April 202456
March 202415
January 202478
December 202369
November 202375
October 202365

A total of 550 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202474
April 202477
January 202473
December 202365
November 202376
October 202389

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20242
May 202414
April 202425
March 20249
January 202430
December 202323
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 1211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202439
July 20246
May 20245
April 2024142
March 20248
January 2024198
December 2023187
November 2023270
October 2023228

A total of 194 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
May 20242
April 202421
March 20241
January 202427
December 202329
November 202337
October 202333

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
April 202430
January 202481
December 202331
November 202330
October 202334

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20243
April 202419
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202414
January 202417
December 202322
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 202421
March 20242
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total124
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft23
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total72
    Vehicle crime18
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total29
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 16. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 18. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1