WC1E 6JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6JF

WC1E 6JF, Camden has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 145.72 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6JF 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 6JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6JF, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (914.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (875.00% increase)

WC1E 6JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19

WC1E 6JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71145.72914.29%
Anti-social behaviour4344.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences3927.24875.00%
Other theft1924.71850.00%
Public order1712.04466.67%
Robbery1410.770.00%
Shoplifting108.870.00%
Burglary76.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

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 person710.14-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences44.4333.33%
Public order32.53-25.00%
Other theft21.900.00%

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 person1719.01-85.47%
Public order410.77-73.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-93.88%
Robbery31.90-66.67%
Other theft21.90-96.67%
Drugs11.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117214.152240.00%
Other theft6074.131400.00%
Violence and sexual offences4938.011125.00%
Anti-social behaviour4831.040.00%
Shoplifting1630.410.00%
Public order1510.14400.00%
Burglary119.500.00%
Robbery96.970.00%
Vehicle crime55.700.00%
Drugs53.170.00%
Bicycle theft33.170.00%

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 person510.14-96.43%
Other theft43.17-97.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-92.73%
Public order32.53-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft150357.971.35%
Theft from the person14095.0447.37%
Anti-social behaviour5988.70-4.84%
Shoplifting5837.3881.25%
Violence and sexual offences5536.75-12.70%
Public order2734.853.85%
Robbery2417.11166.67%
Bicycle theft1315.2162.50%
Burglary128.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime87.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.07-63.16%
Drugs74.430.00%
Other crime54.4325.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft148315.52-11.90%
Theft from the person9593.77-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences6360.19-7.35%
Anti-social behaviour6239.91-7.46%
Shoplifting3239.28-20.00%
Public order2620.27-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson1916.4718.75%
Burglary1812.0428.57%
Robbery911.40-59.09%
Bicycle theft85.70-33.33%
Drugs75.070.00%
Vehicle crime54.4366.67%
Other crime43.17300.00%
Possession of weapons22.53-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft168359.23-9.68%
Theft from the person114106.44-1.72%
Violence and sexual offences6872.2323.64%
Anti-social behaviour6743.08-4.29%
Shoplifting4042.45-25.93%
Public order3225.3433.33%
Robbery2220.2737.50%
Criminal damage and arson1613.94166.67%
Burglary1410.14-17.65%
Bicycle theft128.879.09%
Drugs77.6016.67%
Vehicle crime34.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.900.00%
Other crime11.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft186361.1335.77%
Theft from the person116117.8430.34%
Anti-social behaviour7073.4920.69%
Violence and sexual offences5544.35-9.84%
Shoplifting5434.8522.73%
Public order2434.210.00%
Burglary1715.2141.67%
Robbery1610.7777.78%
Bicycle theft1110.14-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson66.97-50.00%
Drugs63.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.5350.00%
Other crime21.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137306.010.00%
Theft from the person8986.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences6156.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour5838.650.00%
Shoplifting4436.750.00%
Public order2427.880.00%
Bicycle theft1615.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.140.00%
Burglary127.600.00%
Drugs97.600.00%
Robbery95.700.00%
Vehicle crime65.700.00%
Other crime43.800.00%
Possession of weapons22.530.00%

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
August 202443
April 202448
January 202459
December 202362
November 202367
October 202370
September 202358

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202427
December 202326
November 202332
October 202324
September 202324

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 202312
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 771 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202471
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024117
March 20245
January 2024140
December 202395
November 2023114
October 2023116
September 202389

A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202416
January 202458
December 202332
November 202340
October 202354
September 202344

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20244
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202455
December 202363
November 202368
October 202355
September 202361

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
May 20243
April 20249
January 202424
December 20239
November 202322
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 876 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202460
March 20244
January 2024150
December 2023148
November 2023168
October 2023186
September 2023137

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202411
January 202412
December 202318
November 202314
October 202317
September 202312

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20247
December 202319
November 202316
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 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
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Whitfield Place
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Midford Place
    Total9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mortimer Market
    Total9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Howland Mews East
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Euston Square
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Warren Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Warren Street (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Goodge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A5204
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. South Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Maple Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Foley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Torrington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cypress Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Alfred Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Drummond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. North Gower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Exmouth Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Triton Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tolmer'S Square
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chenies Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2