WC1H 0AB, Camden has recorded a total of 299 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 128.11 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 167 crimes and a crime rate of 24.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1H 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 0AB, encompassing approximately 2333 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 77 | 128.11 | 8.45% |
| Other theft | 65 | 32.99 | 124.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 27.85 | -7.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 21.42 | -2.33% |
| Public order | 20 | 18.00 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 8.57 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.71 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.43 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.43 | 700.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.43 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.71 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.29 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.86 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 71 | 104.98 | 1083.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 30.42 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 23.14 | 2050.00% |
| Other theft | 29 | 18.42 | 866.67% |
| Public order | 15 | 12.43 | 1400.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 6.43 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.71 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 5.57 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.57 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.29 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.86 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 12 | 8.57 | -87.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 5.14 | -92.11% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.29 | -97.01% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.86 | -86.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.86 | -90.91% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 96 | 131.54 | 1271.43% |
| Other theft | 67 | 41.13 | 1575.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 28.71 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 19.71 | 1166.67% |
| Public order | 15 | 16.28 | 1400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 6.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 5.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.43 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 6.43 | -94.81% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.00 | -97.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.71 | -95.24% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.29 | -95.24% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 135 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 153 | 236.52 | 16.79% |
| Theft from the person | 135 | 65.56 | 55.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 57.84 | 18.87% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 26.99 | 16.98% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 26.57 | 51.52% |
| Public order | 21 | 21.42 | -19.23% |
| Robbery | 20 | 9.00 | 53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 8.57 | 266.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 4.71 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.71 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.43 | -68.42% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.57 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.14 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 131 | 195.81 | -17.09% |
| Theft from the person | 87 | 56.13 | -20.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 37.28 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 22.71 | -7.02% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 22.71 | -13.16% |
| Public order | 26 | 14.14 | -3.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 11.14 | 35.71% |
| Robbery | 13 | 8.14 | -31.58% |
| Burglary | 11 | 5.57 | 22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 4.71 | -8.33% |
| Drugs | 10 | 4.71 | 11.11% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.28 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.14 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.29 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 158 | 218.52 | -5.39% |
| Theft from the person | 109 | 67.70 | 5.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 46.70 | -1.72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 24.42 | -5.36% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 22.71 | -25.49% |
| Public order | 27 | 16.28 | 12.50% |
| Robbery | 19 | 11.57 | 72.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 8.14 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 6.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 5.14 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.86 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 3.86 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.86 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 167 | 221.95 | 20.14% |
| Theft from the person | 103 | 71.56 | 24.10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 44.13 | 16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 24.85 | -11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 23.99 | 18.60% |
| Public order | 24 | 21.85 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 10.28 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 5.14 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 11 | 5.14 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.71 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.00 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.00 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.71 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 139 | 200.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 59.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 35.56 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 26.99 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 21.42 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 18.42 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 9.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 6.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 13 | 6.00 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.57 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.86 | 0.00% |
A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 43 |
A total of 786 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 77 |
| August 2024 | 71 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 96 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 135 |
| December 2023 | 87 |
| November 2023 | 109 |
| October 2023 | 103 |
| September 2023 | 83 |
A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 63 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 58 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
A total of 437 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 50 |
| August 2024 | 54 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| January 2024 | 62 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 56 |
| September 2023 | 63 |
A total of 918 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 167 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 65 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 153 |
| December 2023 | 131 |
| November 2023 | 158 |
| October 2023 | 167 |
| September 2023 | 139 |
A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 0AB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 31 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |