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

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8BP

BIRKENHEAD STREET, WC1H 8BP, Camden has recorded a total of 350 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.44 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 18.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1H 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8BP, encompassing approximately 4701 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (814.29% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (583.33% increase)

WC1H 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

BIRKENHEAD STREET, WC1H 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12674.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences6426.80814.29%
Theft from the person4113.61583.33%
Public order258.72316.67%
Other theft225.32266.67%
Robbery154.68400.00%
Burglary143.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.98350.00%
Drugs91.91200.00%
Shoplifting81.91300.00%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Other crime51.28400.00%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%

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 offences78.08-86.27%
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 theft9069.54-43.40%
Theft from the person6319.14-58.28%
Shoplifting6113.40-10.29%
Violence and sexual offences5112.97-50.49%
Public order3310.85-34.00%
Drugs137.020.00%
Robbery72.76-61.11%
Other crime31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-85.71%
Burglary10.21-92.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft159145.90189.09%
Theft from the person15133.82118.84%
Violence and sexual offences10332.11139.53%
Anti-social behaviour8821.910.00%
Shoplifting6818.7265.85%
Public order5014.4678.57%
Robbery1810.63500.00%
Drugs133.8330.00%
Burglary132.761200.00%
Vehicle crime82.760.00%
Bicycle theft71.70133.33%
Other crime31.49200.00%
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 person6955.080.00%
Other theft5514.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.704200.00%
Shoplifting419.150.00%
Public order288.720.00%
Drugs105.950.00%
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 offences10.21-99.04%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft143127.18-17.82%
Violence and sexual offences10430.4150.72%
Anti-social behaviour9222.1221.05%
Theft from the person8619.57-21.10%
Public order4318.297.50%
Shoplifting339.15-13.16%
Vehicle crime237.02-8.00%
Robbery204.890.00%
Drugs144.25-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson132.988.33%
Burglary132.76116.67%
Bicycle theft82.76100.00%
Other crime41.7033.33%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft174126.54-15.53%
Theft from the person10937.013.81%
Anti-social behaviour7623.1811.76%
Violence and sexual offences6916.16-21.59%
Public order4014.6714.29%
Shoplifting388.51-35.59%
Vehicle crime258.08-13.79%
Robbery205.32-4.76%
Drugs194.2518.75%
Criminal damage and arson124.049.09%
Burglary62.55-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.28-42.86%
Other crime30.85-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft206139.9432.90%
Theft from the person10543.8128.05%
Violence and sexual offences8822.33-12.87%
Anti-social behaviour6818.72-32.00%
Shoplifting5914.46-9.23%
Public order3512.55-2.78%
Vehicle crime297.4445.00%
Robbery216.1710.53%
Drugs164.47-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson113.40-15.38%
Burglary72.34-22.22%
Bicycle theft71.4916.67%
Other crime41.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.85-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft155135.05-3.73%
Violence and sexual offences10132.9626.25%
Anti-social behaviour10021.489.89%
Theft from the person8221.271.23%
Shoplifting6517.44195.45%
Public order3613.8224.14%
Vehicle crime207.6681.82%
Drugs194.255.56%
Robbery194.0418.75%
Criminal damage and arson134.04-7.14%
Burglary92.76-43.75%
Possession of weapons81.91300.00%
Bicycle theft61.7050.00%
Other crime21.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft161116.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour9134.240.00%
Theft from the person8119.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences8017.230.00%
Public order2917.010.00%
Shoplifting226.170.00%
Drugs184.680.00%
Burglary163.830.00%
Robbery163.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.400.00%
Vehicle crime112.980.00%
Other crime42.340.00%
Bicycle theft40.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024159
March 202455
January 2024143
December 2023174
November 2023206
October 2023155
September 2023161

A total of 325 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20246
May 202433
April 202450
March 202428
January 202443
December 202340
November 202335
October 202336
September 202329

A total of 793 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024151
March 202469
January 202486
December 2023109
November 2023105
October 202382
September 202381

A total of 711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202464
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024103
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024104
December 202369
November 202388
October 2023101
September 202380

A total of 641 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024126
April 202488
January 202492
December 202376
November 202368
October 2023100
September 202391

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20243
May 20247
April 202418
March 20243
January 202420
December 202320
November 202321
October 202319
September 202316

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 202423
December 202325
November 202329
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
May 202461
April 202468
March 202441
January 202433
December 202338
November 202359
October 202365
September 202322

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Caledonia Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Crestfield Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total15
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Killick Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 9. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belgrove Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Railway Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lorenzo Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 25. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1