GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6HG

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HG, Camden has recorded a total of 387 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 246.14 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6HG, encompassing approximately 1572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (111) incidents (29.07% increase)
  • Other theft: (92) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (38.00% increase)

WC1E 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 52
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27
  • B506 with total crimes: 22

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111246.1429.07%
Other theft9270.60228.57%
Anti-social behaviour6958.5138.00%
Violence and sexual offences3943.898.33%
Public order1824.8020.00%
Robbery1511.45-11.76%
Shoplifting149.5475.00%
Vehicle crime78.90600.00%
Burglary74.4540.00%
Bicycle theft64.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.540.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Drugs11.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person86166.002050.00%
Anti-social behaviour5054.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3631.801100.00%
Other theft2822.90833.33%
Robbery1717.810.00%
Public order1510.81650.00%
Shoplifting89.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.090.00%
Burglary55.090.00%
Drugs33.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47.63-84.00%
Other theft32.54-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-81.25%
Public order21.91-84.62%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2540.07-86.49%
Violence and sexual offences1615.90-65.96%
Public order1310.18-35.00%
Other theft58.27-95.10%
Robbery23.18-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Drugs10.64-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person185310.38496.77%
Other theft102117.661940.00%
Anti-social behaviour6064.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences4738.16261.54%
Shoplifting2829.890.00%
Public order2017.81122.22%
Burglary1212.720.00%
Robbery117.631000.00%
Vehicle crime77.000.00%
Drugs64.45200.00%
Bicycle theft63.820.00%
Possession of weapons23.820.00%
Other crime21.270.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3140.073000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1319.720.00%
Public order98.270.00%
Other theft55.720.00%
Drugs23.180.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Robbery11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.64-99.58%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person239430.5943.11%
Other theft142152.0118.33%
Shoplifting8190.32237.50%
Violence and sexual offences6851.5219.30%
Anti-social behaviour6543.2510.17%
Public order2241.3410.00%
Robbery2013.99-4.76%
Burglary1312.72-27.78%
Vehicle crime88.27100.00%
Bicycle theft75.09-30.00%
Drugs64.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.82-75.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person167327.55-25.45%
Other theft120106.22-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour5976.32-14.49%
Violence and sexual offences5737.53-5.00%
Shoplifting2436.254.35%
Robbery2115.26-16.00%
Public order2013.3625.00%
Burglary1812.7228.57%
Criminal damage and arson1211.45-20.00%
Bicycle theft107.630.00%
Vehicle crime46.36-20.00%
Drugs22.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person224405.1526.55%
Other theft172142.4710.26%
Anti-social behaviour69109.40-1.43%
Violence and sexual offences6043.8936.36%
Robbery2538.1631.58%
Shoplifting2315.90-28.12%
Public order1614.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.18200.00%
Burglary149.54-39.13%
Bicycle theft108.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime56.36-16.67%
Drugs43.18100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person177359.990.00%
Other theft156112.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour7099.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences4444.520.00%
Shoplifting3227.990.00%
Burglary2320.350.00%
Robbery1914.630.00%
Public order1612.080.00%
Bicycle theft1410.180.00%
Vehicle crime68.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.820.00%
Other crime23.180.00%
Drugs21.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202450
April 202460
January 202465
December 202359
November 202369
October 202370

A total of 825 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 202428
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024102
March 20245
January 2024142
December 2023120
November 2023172
October 2023156

A total of 1250 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202486
July 20244
May 202425
April 2024185
March 202431
February 20241
January 2024239
December 2023167
November 2023224
October 2023177

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202436
July 20243
May 202416
April 202447
March 202413
January 202468
December 202357
November 202360
October 202344

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20242
May 202413
April 202420
March 20249
January 202422
December 202320
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 131 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202420
December 202321
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202428
January 202481
December 202324
November 202323
October 202332

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202412
January 202413
December 202318
November 202314
October 202323

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
May 20241
January 20243
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total52
    Other theft16
    Theft from the person14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 3. B506
    Total22
    Theft from the person12
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hanway Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Square
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Percy Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Stephen Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 14. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rathbone Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bayley Street
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 24. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Adeline Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Newman Passage
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1