WC1H 0NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 0NR

WC1H 0NR, Camden has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 0NR 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 0NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 0NR, encompassing approximately 3481 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC1H 0NR 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
  • Goodge Street (Lu Station) with total crimes: 4

WC1H 0NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63.73-50.00%
Other theft31.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125.74-86.05%
Violence and sexual offences33.45-91.89%
Other theft20.86-96.55%
Public order20.57-88.89%
Robbery10.57-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8683.291128.57%
Other theft5824.701350.00%
Anti-social behaviour4916.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences3714.071133.33%
Public order1810.631700.00%
Robbery125.170.00%
Shoplifting93.450.00%
Burglary72.580.00%
Vehicle crime52.010.00%
Drugs41.440.00%
Bicycle theft31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74.31-92.05%
Other theft42.01-94.52%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-92.86%
Public order10.86-83.33%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8895.3546.67%
Other theft7325.27-9.88%
Anti-social behaviour5820.9620.83%
Violence and sexual offences4216.66-4.55%
Robbery1512.0687.50%
Vehicle crime134.3144.44%
Burglary123.7333.33%
Bicycle theft113.450.00%
Public order63.16-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-68.75%
Shoplifting31.44-40.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Drugs20.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8191.33-18.18%
Theft from the person6023.26-27.71%
Anti-social behaviour4817.234.35%
Violence and sexual offences4413.7946.67%
Public order1912.6435.71%
Criminal damage and arson165.4660.00%
Bicycle theft114.60-15.38%
Burglary93.1628.57%
Vehicle crime92.58200.00%
Robbery82.58-33.33%
Drugs62.30-14.29%
Shoplifting51.72-44.44%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9995.927.61%
Theft from the person8328.4336.07%
Anti-social behaviour4623.84-22.03%
Violence and sexual offences3013.21-23.08%
Public order148.62133.33%
Bicycle theft134.0230.00%
Robbery123.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.450.00%
Shoplifting92.87-52.63%
Burglary72.58-12.50%
Drugs72.01250.00%
Vehicle crime32.01-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9293.053.37%
Theft from the person6126.42-8.96%
Anti-social behaviour5917.52-6.35%
Violence and sexual offences3916.9418.18%
Shoplifting1911.20111.11%
Criminal damage and arson105.460.00%
Robbery102.87-16.67%
Bicycle theft102.87-28.57%
Burglary82.87-33.33%
Public order62.30-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.720.00%
Drugs21.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8996.50-8.25%
Theft from the person6725.561.52%
Anti-social behaviour6319.2416.67%
Violence and sexual offences3318.09-21.43%
Bicycle theft149.4855.56%
Public order134.020.00%
Robbery123.739.09%
Burglary123.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.4525.00%
Shoplifting92.8712.50%
Drugs62.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.72-14.29%
Other crime21.720.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9795.06-1.02%
Theft from the person6627.863.12%
Anti-social behaviour5418.95-34.94%
Violence and sexual offences4215.51-12.50%
Public order1312.06-23.53%
Robbery113.7337.50%
Burglary93.16-10.00%
Bicycle theft92.58-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.580.00%
Shoplifting82.3033.33%
Vehicle crime72.30-12.50%
Drugs72.01250.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft98104.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour8328.140.00%
Theft from the person6423.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences4818.380.00%
Public order1713.790.00%
Bicycle theft104.880.00%
Burglary102.870.00%
Robbery82.870.00%
Vehicle crime82.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.300.00%
Shoplifting62.300.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 20246
December 202319
November 202314
October 20236
September 202313
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 600 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 202412
April 202486
March 20247
January 202488
December 202360
November 202383
October 202361
September 202367
August 202366
July 202364

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202437
March 20243
January 202442
December 202344
November 202330
October 202339
September 202333
August 202342
July 202348

A total of 696 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 202458
March 20244
January 202473
December 202381
November 202399
October 202392
September 202389
August 202397
July 202398

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20231

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202412
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 202312
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 202314
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202319
September 20239
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202449
January 202458
December 202348
November 202346
October 202359
September 202363
August 202354
July 202383

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 202312
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 202316
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310
August 20238
July 20238

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 0NR 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
  • 3. Goodge Street (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1