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

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6HH

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HH, Camden has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 153.43 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6HH 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 6HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6HH, encompassing approximately 1642 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (3750.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (3600.00% increase)

WC1E 6HH 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

GOWER STREET, WC1E 6HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77153.433750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4846.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences3729.223600.00%
Other theft2822.532700.00%
Public order1817.050.00%
Robbery1510.960.00%
Shoplifting99.130.00%
Burglary75.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.260.00%
Bicycle theft24.260.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 person22.44-33.33%
Other theft11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%

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 person34.26-98.10%
Other theft11.83-98.94%
Public order10.61-90.00%
Robbery10.61-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158249.0215700.00%
Other theft9496.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour5557.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences3733.490.00%
Shoplifting1922.530.00%
Public order1011.57900.00%
Burglary106.090.00%
Robbery76.090.00%
Vehicle crime64.260.00%
Bicycle theft63.650.00%
Drugs43.650.00%
Possession of weapons22.440.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

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 order11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.61-99.53%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person213367.1360.15%
Other theft131129.6823.58%
Shoplifting7879.76212.00%
Anti-social behaviour6747.4921.82%
Violence and sexual offences4840.792.13%
Robbery1629.22-20.00%
Public order159.74-6.25%
Burglary129.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime87.31100.00%
Bicycle theft74.87-30.00%
Drugs44.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-85.71%
Other crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person133274.59-27.72%
Other theft10680.98-31.61%
Anti-social behaviour5564.54-6.78%
Violence and sexual offences4733.4911.90%
Shoplifting2528.628.70%
Robbery2015.22-20.00%
Burglary1812.1820.00%
Public order1610.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.74-6.67%
Bicycle theft108.520.00%
Vehicle crime46.09-20.00%
Drugs22.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person184332.4327.78%
Other theft155112.031.97%
Anti-social behaviour5994.37-6.35%
Violence and sexual offences4235.9220.00%
Robbery2525.5778.57%
Shoplifting2315.22-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson1514.00200.00%
Burglary159.13-37.50%
Bicycle theft109.13-28.57%
Public order86.09-38.46%
Vehicle crime54.87-16.67%
Drugs43.04100.00%
Possession of weapons12.440.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152308.0718.75%
Theft from the person14492.549.92%
Anti-social behaviour6387.676.78%
Violence and sexual offences3538.36-16.67%
Shoplifting3221.3160.00%
Burglary2419.484.35%
Bicycle theft1414.61-12.50%
Robbery148.520.00%
Public order138.52-13.33%
Vehicle crime67.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.65-61.54%
Other crime23.04-50.00%
Drugs21.22-71.43%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person131292.850.00%
Other theft12879.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour5977.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences4235.920.00%
Burglary2325.570.00%
Shoplifting2014.000.00%
Bicycle theft1612.180.00%
Public order159.740.00%
Robbery149.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.520.00%
Drugs77.910.00%
Vehicle crime64.260.00%
Other crime43.650.00%
Possession of weapons32.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 796 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202494
January 2024131
December 2023106
November 2023155
October 2023152
September 2023128

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 20247
January 202416
December 202320
November 202325
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 1047 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202477
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024158
March 20241
February 20241
January 2024213
December 2023133
November 2023184
October 2023144
September 2023131

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20241
May 20241
April 202437
January 202448
December 202347
November 202342
October 202335
September 202342

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
April 202455
January 202467
December 202355
November 202359
October 202363
September 202359

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202419
January 202478
December 202325
November 202323
October 202332
September 202320

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202410
January 202412
December 202318
November 202315
October 202324
September 202323

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202415
December 202316
November 20238
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20242
December 202314
November 202315
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 6HH 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. Nightclub
    Total10
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Midford Place
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mortimer Market
    Total9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Hanway Place
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Howland Mews East
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goodge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newman Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A5204
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. South Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Maple Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Morwell Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Torrington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cypress Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Newman Passage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Alfred Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 27. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Willoughby Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Stephen Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. A4200
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1