WC1H 8AT, Camden has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8AT 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 8AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8AT, encompassing approximately 4772 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 7.96 | -86.27% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.47 | -90.48% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.26 | -93.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.26 | -81.82% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.26 | -76.92% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.63 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.42 | -96.72% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 90 | 68.52 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 18.86 | -59.09% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 13.20 | -11.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 12.78 | -53.21% |
| Public order | 33 | 10.69 | -36.54% |
| Drugs | 13 | 6.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.72 | -61.11% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.42 | -87.50% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 162 | 146.47 | 194.55% |
| Theft from the person | 154 | 33.95 | 123.19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 32.27 | 153.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 22.84 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 17.81 | 68.29% |
| Public order | 52 | 14.46 | 85.71% |
| Robbery | 18 | 10.90 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.77 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.72 | 1200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.72 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.68 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.63 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.63 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 69 | 54.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 55 | 14.46 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 11.52 | 4200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 9.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 28 | 8.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 5.87 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.21 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 149 | 125.51 | -20.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 31.22 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 20.12 | 14.63% |
| Theft from the person | 89 | 19.70 | -20.54% |
| Public order | 43 | 18.65 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 9.01 | -10.26% |
| Robbery | 20 | 7.33 | 5.26% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 4.19 | -17.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 14 | 3.14 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.93 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.47 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 188 | 130.96 | -15.32% |
| Theft from the person | 112 | 39.39 | 0.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 23.47 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 17.18 | -22.58% |
| Public order | 43 | 15.09 | 10.26% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 9.01 | -31.58% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 8.17 | -14.81% |
| Drugs | 20 | 4.82 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 19 | 4.19 | -17.39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.98 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.14 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.47 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.84 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 222 | 146.89 | 34.55% |
| Theft from the person | 111 | 46.52 | 35.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 23.26 | -7.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 19.49 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 17.18 | -12.31% |
| Public order | 39 | 11.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 8.17 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 23 | 5.66 | 9.52% |
| Drugs | 16 | 4.82 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.35 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.51 | 14.29% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.68 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.26 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.84 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 165 | 131.59 | -6.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 34.57 | 20.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 20.95 | -12.77% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 17.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 17.18 | 209.52% |
| Public order | 39 | 13.62 | 30.00% |
| Robbery | 21 | 8.17 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 4.40 | 63.64% |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.77 | -5.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.77 | -7.14% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.72 | -38.46% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.68 | -12.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.47 | 250.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.47 | -25.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 177 | 120.70 | -5.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 37.09 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 19.70 | 5.06% |
| Theft from the person | 82 | 17.39 | 13.89% |
| Public order | 30 | 17.18 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 6.29 | -47.50% |
| Drugs | 19 | 4.40 | 46.15% |
| Robbery | 18 | 3.98 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.77 | -17.65% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.93 | -48.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.72 | -35.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.30 | -27.27% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.68 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 187 | 127.61 | -3.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 39.18 | -21.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 19.70 | -14.13% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 16.55 | -26.53% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 15.09 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 35 | 8.38 | 2.94% |
| Burglary | 25 | 7.33 | 47.06% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 5.24 | 70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.56 | -19.05% |
| Robbery | 16 | 3.56 | 6.67% |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.35 | -59.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 2.72 | -38.89% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.30 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | -83.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 194 | 148.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 40.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 25.14 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 20.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 19.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 34 | 9.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 32 | 7.12 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 6.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 4.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 15 | 3.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
A total of 826 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 51 |
| April 2024 | 109 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 96 |
| December 2023 | 72 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 100 |
| September 2023 | 83 |
| August 2023 | 79 |
| July 2023 | 92 |
A total of 938 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 154 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 63 |
| April 2024 | 154 |
| March 2024 | 69 |
| January 2024 | 89 |
| December 2023 | 112 |
| November 2023 | 111 |
| October 2023 | 82 |
| September 2023 | 82 |
| August 2023 | 72 |
| July 2023 | 98 |
A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 1595 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 222 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 90 |
| April 2024 | 162 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 149 |
| December 2023 | 188 |
| November 2023 | 222 |
| October 2023 | 165 |
| September 2023 | 177 |
| August 2023 | 187 |
| July 2023 | 194 |
A total of 382 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 43 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 35 |
| July 2023 | 34 |
A total of 163 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 474 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| April 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 35 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 57 |
| October 2023 | 65 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 40 |
| July 2023 | 44 |
A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 733 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 85 |
| January 2024 | 94 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 82 |
| October 2023 | 82 |
| September 2023 | 94 |
| August 2023 | 94 |
| July 2023 | 120 |
A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 8AT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |