WC1H 0AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 0AT

WC1H 0AT, Camden has recorded a total of 327 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.81 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 0AT 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 0AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 0AT, encompassing approximately 2480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (40.85% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (17.50% increase)

WC1H 0AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27

WC1H 0AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person100131.8140.85%
Other theft7240.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour4729.0217.50%
Violence and sexual offences4018.940.00%
Public order1916.1211.76%
Shoplifting137.6685.71%
Bicycle theft85.24100.00%
Robbery73.22-50.00%
Drugs62.8220.00%
Vehicle crime62.42200.00%
Burglary52.42-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7196.34688.89%
Anti-social behaviour4028.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences4016.12700.00%
Other theft2416.12380.00%
Public order179.67240.00%
Robbery146.851300.00%
Burglary75.640.00%
Shoplifting72.82600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82150.00%
Drugs52.02400.00%
Bicycle theft42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person912.50-80.00%
Public order53.63-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-82.14%
Other theft52.02-83.87%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-60.00%
Drugs10.81-93.75%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4564.90-69.18%
Other theft3118.14-68.37%
Violence and sexual offences2812.50-61.64%
Drugs1611.2923.08%
Public order156.45-46.43%
Shoplifting146.05-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.64400.00%
Bicycle theft32.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.21-33.33%
Burglary10.81-90.00%
Robbery10.40-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person146184.21370.97%
Other theft9858.85216.13%
Violence and sexual offences7339.50151.72%
Anti-social behaviour3829.420.00%
Public order2815.3233.33%
Shoplifting2511.2938.89%
Drugs1310.0885.71%
Robbery115.241000.00%
Burglary104.430.00%
Vehicle crime64.030.00%
Bicycle theft32.42200.00%
Possession of weapons31.2150.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3158.45-84.34%
Theft from the person3112.50-81.66%
Violence and sexual offences2912.50-67.78%
Public order2111.69-41.67%
Shoplifting188.46-75.68%
Drugs77.26-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.82-66.67%
Other crime20.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-94.12%
Robbery10.40-95.24%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 169 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft198285.38-11.21%
Theft from the person16979.8149.56%
Violence and sexual offences9068.1213.92%
Shoplifting7436.28111.43%
Anti-social behaviour6029.8315.38%
Public order3624.18-7.69%
Robbery2114.5150.00%
Bicycle theft178.4641.67%
Drugs126.85-52.00%
Vehicle crime94.84-10.00%
Burglary73.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.82-66.67%
Other crime52.42-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.02-20.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft223257.97-1.33%
Theft from the person11389.89-29.38%
Violence and sexual offences7945.553.95%
Anti-social behaviour5231.841.96%
Public order3920.96-26.42%
Shoplifting3515.72-14.63%
Drugs2514.1192.31%
Criminal damage and arson1810.0820.00%
Robbery147.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft125.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime104.84100.00%
Burglary84.03-27.27%
Other crime73.22133.33%
Possession of weapons52.8225.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 160 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft226282.963.67%
Theft from the person16091.1013.48%
Violence and sexual offences7664.49-2.56%
Public order5330.6326.19%
Anti-social behaviour5121.36-13.56%
Shoplifting4120.56-29.31%
Robbery2816.53100.00%
Bicycle theft1611.2945.45%
Criminal damage and arson156.4566.67%
Drugs136.0562.50%
Burglary115.24-21.43%
Vehicle crime54.430.00%
Possession of weapons42.0233.33%
Other crime31.61-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft218267.640.00%
Theft from the person14187.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences7856.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour5931.440.00%
Shoplifting5823.780.00%
Public order4223.380.00%
Robbery1416.930.00%
Burglary145.640.00%
Bicycle theft115.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.430.00%
Drugs83.630.00%
Vehicle crime53.220.00%
Other crime42.020.00%
Possession of weapons31.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 202417
December 202312
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202440
July 20245
May 202428
April 202473
March 202429
January 202490
December 202379
November 202376
October 202378

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202440
April 202438
January 202460
December 202352
November 202351
October 202359

A total of 985 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202471
July 20249
May 202445
April 2024146
March 202431
January 2024169
December 2023113
November 2023160
October 2023141

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247
January 202412
December 202325
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20245
May 202415
April 202428
March 202421
January 202436
December 202339
November 202353
October 202342

A total of 1126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 112.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202424
July 20245
May 202431
April 202498
March 202431
January 2024198
December 2023223
November 2023226
October 2023218

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202421
December 202314
November 202328
October 202314

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
May 202414
April 202425
March 202418
January 202474
December 202335
November 202341
October 202358

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 202318
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 0AT 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. Parking Area
    Total27
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tottenham Court Road
    Total19
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 15. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 19. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 23. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Capper Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Alfred Mews
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Gower Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1