WC1H 0AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 0AP

WC1H 0AP, Camden has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.36 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 0AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 4 crimes and a crime rate of 0.59 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1H 0AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 0AP, encompassing approximately 3817 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1H 0AP area, explore the WC1H 0AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1H 0AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Euston Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4

WC1H 0AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.36-55.56%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person93.41-86.96%
Violence and sexual offences22.36-92.86%
Other theft10.52-98.00%
Public order10.26-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6967.591050.00%
Other theft5018.081150.00%
Anti-social behaviour4813.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2812.57833.33%
Public order187.330.00%
Robbery124.720.00%
Shoplifting93.140.00%
Burglary82.360.00%
Vehicle crime62.100.00%
Bicycle theft41.570.00%
Drugs41.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63.41-90.77%
Other theft41.57-93.55%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-93.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6578.5920.37%
Other theft6217.03-7.46%
Anti-social behaviour5916.2415.69%
Violence and sexual offences4715.466.82%
Vehicle crime1312.3144.44%
Burglary123.4150.00%
Robbery123.1471.43%
Bicycle theft103.14-9.09%
Public order72.62-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-64.29%
Other crime21.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-60.00%
Drugs20.52-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6777.54-25.56%
Theft from the person5417.55-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour5114.1513.33%
Violence and sexual offences4413.3657.14%
Public order1611.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson144.1975.00%
Bicycle theft113.67-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.88200.00%
Drugs82.3614.29%
Burglary82.100.00%
Robbery72.10-30.00%
Shoplifting51.83-44.44%
Other crime11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9078.8513.92%
Theft from the person6523.5827.45%
Anti-social behaviour4517.03-26.23%
Violence and sexual offences2811.79-30.00%
Public order147.33133.33%
Bicycle theft133.6730.00%
Robbery103.4111.11%
Shoplifting92.62-50.00%
Burglary82.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.10-20.00%
Drugs72.10133.33%
Vehicle crime31.83-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7978.85-7.06%
Anti-social behaviour6120.69-7.58%
Theft from the person5115.98-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences4013.3617.65%
Shoplifting1810.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.7211.11%
Bicycle theft102.6225.00%
Robbery92.62-30.77%
Burglary62.36-50.00%
Public order61.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.57100.00%
Drugs31.57-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8582.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour6622.2717.86%
Theft from the person6017.29-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences3415.72-2.86%
Robbery138.9130.00%
Burglary123.419.09%
Public order93.14-18.18%
Shoplifting92.3628.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.360.00%
Bicycle theft82.36-11.11%
Drugs52.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.31-57.14%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8582.26-11.46%
Theft from the person6522.2716.07%
Anti-social behaviour5617.03-39.13%
Violence and sexual offences3514.67-31.37%
Burglary119.1710.00%
Public order112.88-21.43%
Robbery102.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft92.36-10.00%
Drugs82.36300.00%
Shoplifting72.1040.00%
Vehicle crime71.83-22.22%
Other crime11.830.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9695.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour9225.150.00%
Theft from the person5624.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences5114.670.00%
Public order1413.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.670.00%
Bicycle theft103.140.00%
Burglary102.620.00%
Vehicle crime92.620.00%
Robbery82.360.00%
Shoplifting52.100.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
January 20247
December 202316
November 202314
October 20236
September 20239
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 504 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20249
April 202469
March 20246
January 202465
December 202354
November 202365
October 202351
September 202360
August 202365
July 202356

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202428
March 20243
January 202447
December 202344
November 202328
October 202340
September 202334
August 202335
July 202351

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 621 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 202450
March 20244
January 202462
December 202367
November 202390
October 202379
September 202385
August 202385
July 202396

A total of 478 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202448
January 202459
December 202351
November 202345
October 202361
September 202366
August 202356
July 202392

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 202410
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
September 202313
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 202318
September 20239
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 202312
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 202314
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239
August 20239
July 202312

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 0AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1