WC1E 6EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6EE

WC1E 6EE, Camden has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 205.12 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6EE 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 6EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6EE, encompassing approximately 1696 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (90) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (87) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (68.18% increase)

WC1E 6EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 53
  • B506 with total crimes: 22
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 20

WC1E 6EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90205.12233.33%
Theft from the person8753.0531.82%
Anti-social behaviour7451.2868.18%
Violence and sexual offences3443.623.03%
Public order1620.046.67%
Robbery159.430.00%
Shoplifting98.8412.50%
Vehicle crime75.30600.00%
Bicycle theft64.13200.00%
Burglary63.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons23.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-80.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66133.213200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4438.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3325.933200.00%
Other theft2719.452600.00%
Robbery1515.910.00%
Public order158.840.00%
Shoplifting88.840.00%
Burglary74.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.130.00%
Bicycle theft22.950.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22.36-33.33%
Other theft11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.590.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person34.13-97.54%
Other theft11.77-98.81%
Public order10.59-88.89%
Robbery10.59-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person122203.3512100.00%
Other theft8471.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour5249.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences3530.650.00%
Shoplifting1120.630.00%
Burglary106.480.00%
Public order95.89800.00%
Robbery65.300.00%
Bicycle theft63.540.00%
Vehicle crime43.540.00%
Drugs42.360.00%
Possession of weapons22.360.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.180.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.59-99.43%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175323.0078.57%
Other theft124103.1534.78%
Shoplifting7373.09231.82%
Anti-social behaviour6643.0329.41%
Violence and sexual offences4538.907.14%
Robbery1426.52-6.67%
Burglary148.25-17.65%
Public order118.25-31.25%
Vehicle crime86.48100.00%
Bicycle theft74.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.13-66.67%
Drugs42.3633.33%
Possession of weapons22.360.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98224.57-18.33%
Other theft9257.76-36.55%
Anti-social behaviour5154.23-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences4230.0613.51%
Shoplifting2224.7622.22%
Burglary1712.9713.33%
Public order1610.0277.78%
Robbery159.43-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson128.84-20.00%
Bicycle theft97.07-18.18%
Vehicle crime45.30-20.00%
Drugs32.36-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145270.543.57%
Theft from the person12085.4716.50%
Anti-social behaviour5770.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences3733.6015.62%
Robbery2221.81100.00%
Shoplifting1812.97-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson1510.61200.00%
Burglary158.84-31.82%
Bicycle theft118.84-26.67%
Public order96.480.00%
Drugs55.30150.00%
Vehicle crime52.950.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft140254.040.00%
Theft from the person10382.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour5760.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences3233.600.00%
Shoplifting2918.860.00%
Burglary2217.090.00%
Bicycle theft1512.970.00%
Robbery118.840.00%
Public order96.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.300.00%
Vehicle crime52.950.00%
Drugs22.950.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202444
April 202452
January 202466
December 202351
November 202357
October 202357

A total of 778 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202466
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024122
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024175
December 202398
November 2023120
October 2023103

A total of 704 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202484
January 2024124
December 202392
November 2023145
October 2023140

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202433
July 20241
May 20241
April 202435
January 202445
December 202342
November 202337
October 202332

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
May 20241
April 20246
January 202414
December 202315
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 202473
December 202322
November 202318
October 202329

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total53
    Other theft17
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 13. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 23. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 29. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1