WC1H 8AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8AT

WC1H 8AT, Camden has recorded a total of 432 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.52 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8AT 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 8AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8AT, encompassing approximately 4772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1H 8AT area, explore the WC1H 8AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (81) incidents (84.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (227.27% increase)

WC1H 8AT 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: 31
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

WC1H 8AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8490.52-22.22%
Theft from the person8117.6084.09%
Other theft7216.97227.27%
Violence and sexual offences6815.0917.24%
Shoplifting2814.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.87187.50%
Vehicle crime224.82266.67%
Public order194.61-24.00%
Robbery123.98-25.00%
Drugs112.5137.50%
Burglary62.30-53.85%
Bicycle theft51.26-28.57%
Other crime11.05-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10869.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences5822.63728.57%
Theft from the person4412.15633.33%
Public order259.22316.67%
Other theft225.24266.67%
Robbery164.61433.33%
Burglary133.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.72300.00%
Drugs81.68166.67%
Bicycle theft71.680.00%
Shoplifting71.47250.00%
Vehicle crime61.470.00%
Other crime51.26400.00%
Possession of weapons31.0550.00%

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 offences77.96-86.27%
Theft from the person61.47-90.48%
Other theft61.26-93.33%
Public order61.26-81.82%
Drugs31.26-76.92%
Robbery30.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.42-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

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 theft9068.52-44.44%
Theft from the person6318.86-59.09%
Shoplifting6113.20-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5112.78-53.21%
Public order3310.69-36.54%
Drugs136.910.00%
Robbery72.72-61.11%
Other crime31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.42-87.50%
Burglary10.21-92.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft162146.47194.55%
Theft from the person15433.95123.19%
Violence and sexual offences10932.27153.49%
Anti-social behaviour8522.840.00%
Shoplifting6917.8168.29%
Public order5214.4685.71%
Robbery1810.90500.00%
Drugs133.7730.00%
Burglary132.721200.00%
Bicycle theft82.72166.67%
Vehicle crime81.680.00%
Other crime31.68200.00%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%

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 person6954.270.00%
Other theft5514.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.524200.00%
Shoplifting419.010.00%
Public order288.590.00%
Drugs105.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-98.96%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149125.51-20.74%
Violence and sexual offences9631.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour9420.1214.63%
Theft from the person8919.70-20.54%
Public order4318.650.00%
Shoplifting359.01-10.26%
Robbery207.335.26%
Vehicle crime194.19-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson153.980.00%
Drugs143.14-30.00%
Burglary122.93200.00%
Bicycle theft72.510.00%
Other crime41.47300.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft188130.96-15.32%
Theft from the person11239.390.90%
Anti-social behaviour8223.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences7217.18-22.58%
Public order4315.0910.26%
Shoplifting399.01-31.58%
Vehicle crime238.17-14.81%
Drugs204.8225.00%
Robbery194.19-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson153.9825.00%
Bicycle theft73.14-12.50%
Burglary41.47-33.33%
Other crime10.84-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft222146.8934.55%
Theft from the person11146.5235.37%
Violence and sexual offences9323.26-7.00%
Anti-social behaviour8219.490.00%
Shoplifting5717.18-12.31%
Public order3911.940.00%
Vehicle crime278.1750.00%
Robbery235.669.52%
Drugs164.82-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson123.35-7.69%
Bicycle theft82.5114.29%
Burglary61.68-25.00%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Possession of weapons10.84-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft165131.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10034.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour8220.950.00%
Theft from the person8217.180.00%
Shoplifting6517.180.00%
Public order3913.620.00%
Robbery218.170.00%
Vehicle crime184.400.00%
Drugs183.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.770.00%
Burglary82.720.00%
Bicycle theft71.680.00%
Possession of weapons71.470.00%
Other crime31.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 617 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 2024108
April 202485
January 202494
December 202382
November 202382
October 202382

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 1131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024162
March 202455
January 2024149
December 2023188
November 2023222
October 2023165

A total of 698 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202458
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024109
March 202443
February 20241
January 202496
December 202372
November 202393
October 2023100

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20243
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
January 202414
December 202320
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 142 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20243
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202420
December 202319
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 404 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.40 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 202435
December 202339
November 202357
October 202365

A total of 811 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202444
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024154
March 202469
January 202489
December 2023112
November 2023111
October 202382

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202415
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 327 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 20246
May 202433
April 202452
March 202428
January 202443
December 202343
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
April 20248
January 202419
December 202323
November 202327
October 202318

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 8AT 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
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. London King'S Cross
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collier Street
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Railway Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Balfe Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1