ARGYLE SQUARE, WC1H 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8AL

ARGYLE SQUARE, WC1H 8AL, Camden has recorded a total of 410 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.76 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8AL, encompassing approximately 5140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-19.42% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (82) incidents (90.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (71) incidents (195.83% increase)

WC1H 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 35
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

ARGYLE SQUARE, WC1H 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8379.76-19.42%
Theft from the person8216.1590.70%
Other theft7115.95195.83%
Violence and sexual offences6113.818.93%
Shoplifting2811.87300.00%
Vehicle crime235.45283.33%
Public order144.47-39.13%
Drugs132.7285.71%
Robbery122.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.3371.43%
Burglary62.33-53.85%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Other crime10.78-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10361.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences5620.04700.00%
Theft from the person4310.89616.67%
Other theft248.37300.00%
Public order234.67283.33%
Robbery144.47366.67%
Burglary132.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.53250.00%
Drugs71.36133.33%
Shoplifting71.36250.00%
Vehicle crime61.360.00%
Other crime41.17300.00%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39-86.27%
Theft from the person61.36-90.48%
Other theft61.17-93.33%
Public order61.17-81.82%
Drugs31.17-76.92%
Robbery30.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.39-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9063.62-45.78%
Theft from the person6317.51-58.00%
Shoplifting6112.26-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5111.87-49.50%
Public order339.92-36.54%
Drugs136.420.00%
Robbery72.53-61.11%
Other crime31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.39-87.50%
Burglary10.19-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft166133.07201.82%
Theft from the person15032.29117.39%
Violence and sexual offences10129.18134.88%
Anti-social behaviour8219.650.00%
Shoplifting6915.9568.29%
Public order5213.4285.71%
Robbery1810.12500.00%
Drugs133.5030.00%
Burglary102.53900.00%
Bicycle theft81.95166.67%
Vehicle crime71.560.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6950.390.00%
Other theft5513.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.704200.00%
Shoplifting418.370.00%
Public order287.980.00%
Drugs105.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.94%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft138113.23-26.60%
Anti-social behaviour9726.8512.79%
Violence and sexual offences9418.8742.42%
Theft from the person8718.29-19.44%
Public order4216.932.44%
Shoplifting338.17-10.81%
Vehicle crime226.42-4.35%
Robbery194.28-9.52%
Drugs143.70-26.32%
Burglary122.72140.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.33-26.67%
Bicycle theft72.1416.67%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188120.04-13.76%
Theft from the person10836.572.86%
Anti-social behaviour8621.018.86%
Violence and sexual offences6616.73-22.35%
Public order4112.8410.81%
Shoplifting377.98-37.29%
Vehicle crime237.20-14.81%
Robbery214.47-8.70%
Drugs194.0935.71%
Criminal damage and arson153.7025.00%
Bicycle theft62.92-33.33%
Burglary51.170.00%
Other crime20.97-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft218131.9037.11%
Theft from the person10542.4126.51%
Violence and sexual offences8520.43-8.60%
Anti-social behaviour7916.54-2.47%
Shoplifting5915.37-9.23%
Public order3711.480.00%
Vehicle crime277.2068.75%
Robbery235.2521.05%
Drugs144.47-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson122.729.09%
Bicycle theft92.3380.00%
Burglary51.75-28.57%
Other crime40.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159117.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences9330.930.00%
Theft from the person8318.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour8116.150.00%
Shoplifting6515.760.00%
Public order3712.650.00%
Drugs197.200.00%
Robbery193.700.00%
Vehicle crime163.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.110.00%
Burglary72.140.00%
Possession of weapons71.360.00%
Bicycle theft51.360.00%
Other crime20.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 2024103
April 202482
January 202497
December 202386
November 202379
October 202381

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20243
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202424
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024166
March 202455
January 2024138
December 2023188
November 2023218
October 2023159

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20243
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202419
December 202321
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202433
December 202337
November 202359
October 202365

A total of 796 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202443
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024150
March 202469
January 202487
December 2023108
November 2023105
October 202383

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202456
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024101
March 202443
February 20241
January 202494
December 202366
November 202385
October 202393

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
April 20247
January 202422
December 202323
November 202327
October 202316

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202411
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 313 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 20246
May 202433
April 202452
March 202428
January 202442
December 202341
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crestfield Street
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total19
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1