MALET STREET, WC1E 7JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1E 7JN

MALET STREET, WC1E 7JN, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1E 7JN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1E postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 37.41 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1E 7JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1E 7JN, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1E 7JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Goodge Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4
  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 1

MALET STREET, WC1E 7JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person55.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person109.35-91.87%
Other theft25.84-97.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-94.87%
Public order11.17-92.31%
Robbery10.58-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person123204.5612200.00%
Other theft7071.896900.00%
Anti-social behaviour5540.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences3932.143800.00%
Shoplifting2022.790.00%
Public order1311.691200.00%
Robbery87.600.00%
Burglary84.680.00%
Bicycle theft54.680.00%
Drugs42.920.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.34-99.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-98.36%
Public order10.58-95.65%
Theft from the person10.58-99.35%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft175350.6719.86%
Theft from the person154102.2850.98%
Anti-social behaviour6290.0114.81%
Violence and sexual offences6136.24-4.69%
Shoplifting5935.6559.46%
Public order2334.480.00%
Robbery2213.4457.14%
Bicycle theft1112.8622.22%
Burglary96.43-35.71%
Vehicle crime75.2675.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.09-66.67%
Drugs52.92-37.50%
Other crime52.9225.00%
Possession of weapons22.920.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft146289.89-23.56%
Theft from the person10285.33-15.70%
Violence and sexual offences6459.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour5437.41-14.29%
Shoplifting3731.56-11.90%
Public order2321.62-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson1513.44-6.25%
Burglary148.7740.00%
Robbery148.18-39.13%
Bicycle theft98.18-30.77%
Drugs85.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.68100.00%
Other crime42.34300.00%
Possession of weapons22.34100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft191341.91-5.45%
Theft from the person121111.63-0.82%
Violence and sexual offences6470.7228.00%
Anti-social behaviour6337.41-5.97%
Shoplifting4236.82-28.81%
Public order2824.5521.74%
Robbery2316.3676.92%
Criminal damage and arson1613.44128.57%
Bicycle theft139.35-7.14%
Burglary107.60-44.44%
Drugs105.8425.00%
Vehicle crime25.84-50.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft202346.0028.66%
Theft from the person122118.0614.02%
Anti-social behaviour6771.304.69%
Shoplifting5939.1631.11%
Violence and sexual offences5034.48-1.96%
Public order2329.229.52%
Burglary1813.4412.50%
Bicycle theft1410.52-12.50%
Robbery138.180.00%
Drugs87.60-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.68-22.22%
Vehicle crime44.09-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.34200.00%
Other crime21.75-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft157303.332.61%
Theft from the person10791.7657.35%
Anti-social behaviour6462.5416.36%
Violence and sexual offences5137.41-8.93%
Shoplifting4529.8115.38%
Public order2126.30-16.00%
Burglary1612.2723.08%
Bicycle theft169.35100.00%
Robbery139.35-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson97.6080.00%
Drugs95.2628.57%
Vehicle crime75.26-12.50%
Other crime34.0950.00%
Possession of weapons11.75-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft153268.26-6.71%
Theft from the person6889.42-27.66%
Violence and sexual offences5639.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour5532.73-20.29%
Shoplifting3932.14-9.30%
Public order2522.790.00%
Robbery1814.6180.00%
Burglary1310.5230.00%
Vehicle crime87.6060.00%
Bicycle theft84.68-33.33%
Drugs74.6816.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.09-66.67%
Other crime22.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164300.410.00%
Theft from the person9495.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour6954.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences5640.330.00%
Shoplifting4332.730.00%
Public order2525.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson1514.610.00%
Bicycle theft128.770.00%
Robbery107.010.00%
Burglary105.840.00%
Drugs65.840.00%
Vehicle crime53.510.00%
Other crime42.920.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202423
December 202323
November 202328
October 202323
September 202321
August 202325
July 202325

A total of 907 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 202410
April 2024123
March 20241
January 2024154
December 2023102
November 2023121
October 2023122
September 2023107
August 202368
July 202394

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202439
March 20241
January 202461
December 202364
November 202364
October 202350
September 202351
August 202356
July 202356

A total of 1262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 114.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202470
March 20241
January 2024175
December 2023146
November 2023191
October 2023202
September 2023157
August 2023153
July 2023164

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
January 202422
December 202314
November 202323
October 202313
September 202313
August 202318
July 202310

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202455
January 202462
December 202354
November 202363
October 202367
September 202364
August 202355
July 202369

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202459
December 202337
November 202342
October 202359
September 202345
August 202339
July 202343

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314
September 202316
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 202318
September 202316
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 202315
November 202316
October 20237
September 20239
August 20235
July 202315

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1E 7JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitfield Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1