WC1E 6ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6ER

WC1E 6ER, Camden has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.21 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1E postcode area, which has experienced 44 crimes and a crime rate of 25.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1E 6ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6ER, encompassing approximately 1696 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (66) incidents (3200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3200.00% increase)

WC1E 6ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 13

WC1E 6ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft140254.0422.81%
Theft from the person10382.52-2.83%
Anti-social behaviour5760.71-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences3233.60-11.11%
Shoplifting2918.8670.59%
Burglary2217.0910.00%
Bicycle theft1512.97-11.76%
Robbery118.840.00%
Public order96.48-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.30-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.95-28.57%
Drugs22.95-71.43%
Other crime11.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114248.730.00%
Theft from the person10667.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour6062.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences3635.370.00%
Burglary2021.220.00%
Bicycle theft1711.790.00%
Shoplifting1710.020.00%
Public order1410.020.00%
Robbery118.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.480.00%
Drugs75.300.00%
Vehicle crime74.130.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 728 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202484
January 2024124
December 202392
November 2023145
October 2023140
September 2023114

A total of 797 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024122
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024175
December 202398
November 2023120
October 2023103
September 2023106

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20241
May 20241
April 202435
January 202445
December 202342
November 202337
October 202332
September 202336

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202452
January 202466
December 202351
November 202357
October 202357
September 202360

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202411
January 202473
December 202322
November 202318
October 202329
September 202317

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202315
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

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
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Russell Square
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. B506
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tottenham Court Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Midford Place
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Mortimer Market
    Total9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Goodge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A5204
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. South Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Maple Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Morwell Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Torrington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cypress Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Newman Passage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Alfred Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 27. A4200
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Chenies Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Tottenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Bayley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1