WC1E 6JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 6JF

WC1E 6JF, Camden has recorded a total of 333 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 210.98 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 6JF 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 6JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 6JF, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (30.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (247.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (37.21% increase)

WC1E 6JF 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 6JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93210.9830.99%
Other theft6658.92247.37%
Anti-social behaviour5941.8237.21%
Violence and sexual offences4537.3815.38%
Public order1928.5111.76%
Shoplifting1312.0430.00%
Robbery108.24-28.57%
Burglary86.3414.29%
Bicycle theft55.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1766.67%
Vehicle crime53.17150.00%
Drugs23.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

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 theft186361.130.00%
Theft from the person116117.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour7073.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5544.350.00%
Shoplifting5434.850.00%
Public order2434.210.00%
Burglary1715.210.00%
Robbery1610.770.00%
Bicycle theft1110.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.970.00%
Drugs63.800.00%
Vehicle crime43.800.00%
Possession of weapons32.530.00%
Other crime21.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

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

A total of 805 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202460
March 20244
January 2024150
December 2023148
November 2023168
October 2023186

A total of 775 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202471
July 20247
May 202417
April 2024117
March 20245
January 2024140
December 202395
November 2023114
October 2023116

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 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 202312
October 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 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 20236

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202439
July 20244
May 20243
April 202449
March 20244
January 202455
December 202363
November 202368
October 202355

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20243
May 20244
April 202415
March 20243
January 202427
December 202326
November 202332
October 202324

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
May 20243
April 20249
January 202424
December 20239
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.86 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 202332
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202411
January 202412
December 202318
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 6JF 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. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 19. A5204
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Drummond Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. New Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 29. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Clipstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1