WC1H 0AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 0AY

WC1H 0AY, Camden has recorded a total of 352 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 201.16 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 0AY 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 0AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 0AY, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (106) incidents (76.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (223.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (14.58% increase)

WC1H 0AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitfield Place with total crimes: 54
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 31
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31

WC1H 0AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person106201.1676.67%
Other theft6860.58223.81%
Anti-social behaviour5538.8614.58%
Violence and sexual offences5231.4348.57%
Public order2129.72-4.55%
Shoplifting1112.0037.50%
Drugs96.290.00%
Vehicle crime75.1475.00%
Bicycle theft64.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4350.00%
Robbery63.43-57.14%
Burglary53.43-28.57%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person60135.44566.67%
Anti-social behaviour4834.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences3527.43483.33%
Public order2220.00214.29%
Other theft2112.57320.00%
Robbery1412.001300.00%
Drugs98.00800.00%
Shoplifting85.14700.00%
Burglary74.570.00%
Vehicle crime44.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29100.00%
Bicycle theft32.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person919.43-81.63%
Public order75.14-58.82%
Violence and sexual offences64.00-78.57%
Other theft53.43-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.86-60.00%
Drugs11.14-94.12%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4996.01-65.73%
Other theft3028.00-63.41%
Violence and sexual offences2817.14-65.43%
Drugs1716.0021.43%
Public order179.71-43.33%
Shoplifting149.71-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.00400.00%
Bicycle theft32.860.00%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Robbery21.14-85.71%
Burglary11.14-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person143262.30320.59%
Other theft8281.72141.18%
Violence and sexual offences8146.86153.12%
Anti-social behaviour4346.290.00%
Public order3024.5736.36%
Shoplifting2417.1433.33%
Robbery1413.721300.00%
Drugs148.00100.00%
Vehicle crime108.000.00%
Burglary105.710.00%
Bicycle theft35.71200.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3488.58-81.91%
Theft from the person3419.43-75.71%
Violence and sexual offences3219.43-69.81%
Public order2218.29-50.00%
Shoplifting1812.57-76.00%
Drugs710.29-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson24.00-71.43%
Other crime21.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.14-93.75%
Robbery10.57-95.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 140 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188405.17-6.47%
Theft from the person140107.4435.92%
Violence and sexual offences10680.0117.78%
Shoplifting7560.58120.59%
Anti-social behaviour7242.869.09%
Public order4441.154.76%
Robbery2025.1466.67%
Drugs1711.43-46.88%
Bicycle theft169.7133.33%
Vehicle crime109.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.71-58.82%
Other crime64.00-14.29%
Burglary53.43-54.55%
Possession of weapons32.86-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft201368.02-2.90%
Theft from the person103114.86-24.82%
Violence and sexual offences9058.864.65%
Anti-social behaviour6651.43-22.35%
Public order4237.72-28.81%
Shoplifting3424.00-15.00%
Drugs3219.4368.42%
Criminal damage and arson1718.2921.43%
Bicycle theft129.71-7.69%
Vehicle crime126.8620.00%
Robbery126.86-52.00%
Burglary116.8610.00%
Other crime76.29133.33%
Possession of weapons54.00-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft207408.031.47%
Theft from the person137118.294.58%
Violence and sexual offences8678.29-1.15%
Anti-social behaviour8549.1519.72%
Public order5948.5722.92%
Shoplifting4033.72-29.82%
Robbery2522.8666.67%
Drugs1914.29-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson1410.8616.67%
Bicycle theft138.0062.50%
Vehicle crime107.43150.00%
Burglary105.7125.00%
Possession of weapons65.71100.00%
Other crime33.43-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft204384.600.00%
Theft from the person131116.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences8774.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour7149.720.00%
Shoplifting5740.570.00%
Public order4832.570.00%
Drugs2127.430.00%
Robbery1512.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.570.00%
Burglary86.860.00%
Bicycle theft84.570.00%
Other crime44.570.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Possession of weapons32.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 202416
December 202312
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 603 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202435
July 20246
May 202428
April 202481
March 202432
January 2024106
December 202390
November 202386
October 202387

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202448
April 202443
January 202472
December 202366
November 202385
October 202371

A total of 912 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 202460
July 20249
May 202449
April 2024143
March 202434
January 2024140
December 2023103
November 2023137
October 2023131

A total of 1040 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202421
July 20245
May 202430
April 202482
March 202434
January 2024188
December 2023201
November 2023207
October 2023204

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20247
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 202417
April 202414
March 20247
January 202417
December 202332
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 312 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 20247
May 202417
April 202430
March 202422
January 202444
December 202342
November 202359
October 202348

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241
May 20242
April 202414
March 20241
January 202420
December 202312
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 202414
April 202424
March 202418
January 202475
December 202334
November 202340
October 202357

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 0AY 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total31
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total16
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Midford Place
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 11. Howland Mews East
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Mortimer Market
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Warren Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 18. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cypress Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
  • 22. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 24. Starcross Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 25. Prince Of Wales Passage
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. George Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Tolmer'S Square
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1