WC1H 0LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 0LN

WC1H 0LN, Camden has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.30 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 0LN 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 0LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 0LN, encompassing approximately 4708 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (48.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (109.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

WC1H 0LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13

WC1H 0LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5246.3048.57%
Other theft4411.04109.52%
Anti-social behaviour399.35-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences328.2852.38%
Public order146.8075.00%
Vehicle crime102.97400.00%
Bicycle theft92.12200.00%
Shoplifting61.91200.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Drugs41.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Burglary10.42-90.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4533.770.00%
Theft from the person359.561650.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.430.00%
Other theft214.46950.00%
Burglary104.460.00%
Public order82.120.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.060.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.85-96.67%
Public order10.42-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6048.21900.00%
Other theft4612.741433.33%
Anti-social behaviour439.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences259.131150.00%
Public order145.310.00%
Robbery102.970.00%
Shoplifting92.120.00%
Vehicle crime61.910.00%
Burglary51.270.00%
Drugs41.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62.34-88.68%
Other theft31.27-93.88%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-95.24%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5352.0415.22%
Other theft4911.26-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour4810.416.67%
Violence and sexual offences4210.2023.53%
Burglary128.9233.33%
Vehicle crime92.55125.00%
Bicycle theft81.91-33.33%
Robbery81.7033.33%
Public order61.70-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-71.43%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.21-87.50%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5051.83-35.06%
Theft from the person4610.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour459.7718.42%
Violence and sexual offences349.5636.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.2255.56%
Bicycle theft122.970.00%
Public order112.55-8.33%
Burglary92.3450.00%
Drugs81.9114.29%
Robbery61.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Shoplifting30.85-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7753.1011.59%
Theft from the person4616.354.55%
Anti-social behaviour389.77-19.15%
Violence and sexual offences258.07-26.47%
Bicycle theft125.3133.33%
Public order122.5571.43%
Robbery92.5528.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.9112.50%
Drugs71.9175.00%
Burglary61.4920.00%
Shoplifting61.27-64.71%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6954.59-15.85%
Anti-social behaviour4714.66-16.07%
Theft from the person449.98-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences349.3536.00%
Shoplifting177.2288.89%
Bicycle theft93.6112.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.9114.29%
Public order71.7075.00%
Robbery71.49-46.15%
Burglary51.49-58.33%
Drugs41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8257.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour5617.420.00%
Theft from the person4611.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences259.770.00%
Robbery135.310.00%
Burglary122.760.00%
Shoplifting92.550.00%
Bicycle theft81.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.700.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Drugs40.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202445
April 202443
January 202448
December 202345
November 202338
October 202347
September 202356

A total of 392 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202460
March 20246
January 202453
December 202346
November 202346
October 202344
September 202346

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
May 20241
April 202425
March 20242
January 202442
December 202334
November 202325
October 202334
September 202325

A total of 443 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202421
July 20242
April 202446
March 20243
January 202449
December 202350
November 202377
October 202369
September 202382

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20241
April 202414
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 12. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1