WC1E 6JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6JD

WC1E 6JD, Camden has recorded a total of 345 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 215.71 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6JD 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 6JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6JD, encompassing approximately 1599 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (98) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (278.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (42.86% increase)

WC1E 6JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Tottenham Court Road with total crimes: 19

WC1E 6JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person98215.7136.11%
Other theft7261.27278.95%
Anti-social behaviour6045.0242.86%
Violence and sexual offences4537.519.76%
Public order2028.1417.65%
Shoplifting1312.5030.00%
Robbery108.13-33.33%
Burglary86.2514.29%
Bicycle theft55.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1366.67%
Vehicle crime53.13150.00%
Drugs23.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.25100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72145.68928.57%
Anti-social behaviour4245.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences4126.26925.00%
Other theft1925.63850.00%
Public order1711.88466.67%
Robbery1510.630.00%
Shoplifting109.380.00%
Burglary76.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person710.00-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences44.3833.33%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Other theft21.880.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1718.76-85.95%
Public order410.63-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.50-93.88%
Robbery31.88-70.00%
Other theft21.88-97.01%
Drugs11.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person121217.582320.00%
Other theft6775.651575.00%
Violence and sexual offences4941.891125.00%
Anti-social behaviour4730.640.00%
Shoplifting1629.390.00%
Public order1510.00400.00%
Burglary109.380.00%
Robbery106.250.00%
Vehicle crime56.250.00%
Drugs53.130.00%
Bicycle theft33.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person510.00-96.43%
Other theft43.13-97.48%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-93.33%
Public order32.50-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159362.644.61%
Theft from the person14099.4150.54%
Violence and sexual offences6087.53-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour5937.51-4.84%
Shoplifting5836.8975.76%
Public order2736.263.85%
Robbery2416.88140.00%
Bicycle theft1315.0162.50%
Burglary108.13-47.37%
Vehicle crime96.2580.00%
Drugs85.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.00-63.16%
Other crime54.3825.00%
Possession of weapons13.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152315.75-12.64%
Theft from the person9395.04-19.83%
Violence and sexual offences6458.15-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour6240.02-7.46%
Shoplifting3338.76-17.50%
Public order2620.63-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson1916.2618.75%
Burglary1911.8826.67%
Robbery1011.88-61.54%
Drugs86.250.00%
Bicycle theft85.00-38.46%
Vehicle crime55.0066.67%
Other crime43.13300.00%
Possession of weapons22.50-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174364.52-8.42%
Theft from the person116108.79-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences6972.5323.21%
Anti-social behaviour6743.14-4.29%
Shoplifting4041.89-25.93%
Public order3225.0128.00%
Robbery2620.0162.50%
Criminal damage and arson1616.26128.57%
Burglary1510.00-21.05%
Bicycle theft139.3818.18%
Drugs88.1314.29%
Vehicle crime35.00-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.880.00%
Other crime11.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft190365.140.00%
Theft from the person120118.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour7075.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences5643.770.00%
Shoplifting5435.010.00%
Public order2533.760.00%
Burglary1915.630.00%
Robbery1611.880.00%
Bicycle theft1110.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.880.00%
Drugs74.380.00%
Vehicle crime44.380.00%
Possession of weapons32.500.00%
Other crime21.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202442
April 202447
January 202459
December 202362
November 202367
October 202370

A total of 841 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20244
January 2024159
December 2023152
November 2023174
October 2023190

A total of 789 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202472
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024121
March 20245
January 2024140
December 202393
November 2023116
October 2023120

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 202319
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
July 20244
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202460
December 202364
November 202369
October 202356

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202427
December 202326
November 202332
October 202325

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
May 20243
April 202410
January 202424
December 202310
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202416
January 202458
December 202333
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 202410
December 202319
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitfield Place
    Total54
    Theft from the person27
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Triton Square
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Goodge Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Warren Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Foley Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Ogle Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Windmill Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 20. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 30. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1