BIRKENHEAD STREET, WC1H 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8BB

BIRKENHEAD STREET, WC1H 8BB, Camden has recorded a total of 450 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.92 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8BB, encompassing approximately 4691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (-25.86% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (82) incidents (90.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (236.36% increase)

WC1H 8BB 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26

BIRKENHEAD STREET, WC1H 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8695.92-25.86%
Theft from the person8218.3390.70%
Other theft7417.48236.36%
Violence and sexual offences7315.7715.87%
Shoplifting2815.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson265.97188.89%
Vehicle crime235.54283.33%
Public order214.90-25.00%
Drugs134.4844.44%
Robbery122.77-20.00%
Burglary62.56-53.85%
Bicycle theft51.28-16.67%
Other crime11.07-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11673.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences6324.72800.00%
Theft from the person4313.43616.67%
Public order289.17366.67%
Other theft225.97266.67%
Robbery154.69400.00%
Burglary133.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.77350.00%
Drugs91.92200.00%
Shoplifting71.92250.00%
Bicycle theft61.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Other crime51.28400.00%
Possession of weapons31.0750.00%

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 offences78.10-86.27%
Theft from the person61.49-90.48%
Other theft61.28-93.33%
Public order61.28-81.82%
Drugs31.28-76.92%
Robbery30.64-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.43-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%

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 theft9069.70-45.78%
Theft from the person6319.18-59.35%
Shoplifting6113.43-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5113.00-54.05%
Public order3310.87-38.89%
Drugs137.03-7.14%
Robbery72.77-61.11%
Other crime31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-87.50%
Burglary10.21-92.86%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft166151.33201.82%
Theft from the person15535.38124.64%
Violence and sexual offences11133.04158.14%
Anti-social behaviour8723.660.00%
Shoplifting6918.5468.29%
Public order5414.7192.86%
Robbery1811.51500.00%
Drugs143.8440.00%
Burglary142.981300.00%
Bicycle theft82.98166.67%
Vehicle crime61.710.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%

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 person6955.200.00%
Other theft5514.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.724200.00%
Shoplifting419.170.00%
Public order288.740.00%
Drugs105.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
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 offences10.21-98.98%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152129.38-19.15%
Violence and sexual offences9832.4034.25%
Anti-social behaviour9720.8914.12%
Theft from the person8920.68-20.54%
Public order4218.97-2.33%
Shoplifting358.95-10.26%
Robbery207.465.26%
Vehicle crime194.26-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson164.056.67%
Drugs143.41-26.32%
Burglary122.98200.00%
Bicycle theft72.5640.00%
Other crime41.49300.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

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 theft188133.43-15.32%
Theft from the person11240.072.75%
Anti-social behaviour8523.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences7318.12-23.16%
Public order4315.564.88%
Shoplifting399.17-31.58%
Vehicle crime238.31-14.81%
Drugs194.9018.75%
Robbery194.05-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson154.0525.00%
Bicycle theft53.20-37.50%
Burglary41.07-33.33%
Other crime10.85-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft222150.2735.37%
Theft from the person10947.3232.93%
Violence and sexual offences9523.23-12.84%
Anti-social behaviour8520.25-5.56%
Shoplifting5718.12-12.31%
Public order4112.152.50%
Vehicle crime278.7450.00%
Robbery225.754.76%
Drugs164.69-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson123.41-7.69%
Bicycle theft82.560.00%
Burglary61.71-25.00%
Other crime41.2833.33%
Possession of weapons10.85-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164137.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10934.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour9023.230.00%
Theft from the person8219.180.00%
Shoplifting6517.480.00%
Public order4013.850.00%
Robbery218.530.00%
Drugs194.480.00%
Vehicle crime184.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.840.00%
Bicycle theft82.770.00%
Burglary81.710.00%
Possession of weapons71.710.00%
Other crime31.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 646 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024116
April 202487
January 202497
December 202385
November 202385
October 202390

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 1139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024166
March 202455
January 2024152
December 2023188
November 2023222
October 2023164

A total of 724 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202463
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024111
March 202443
February 20241
January 202498
December 202373
November 202395
October 2023109

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316
October 202319

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 140 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20243
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202420
December 202319
November 202322
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 810 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202443
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024155
March 202469
January 202489
December 2023112
November 2023109
October 202382

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202416
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 336 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202428
July 20246
May 202433
April 202454
March 202428
January 202442
December 202343
November 202341
October 202340

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
April 20246
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 8BB 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. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total19
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Calshot Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1