WC1H 8BU, Camden has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8BU, encompassing approximately 6163 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 | 6.17 | -86.27% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.14 | -90.32% |
| Other theft | 6 | 0.97 | -93.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.97 | -81.82% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.97 | -76.92% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.49 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.32 | -96.72% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | -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 62 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 90 | 52.90 | -44.79% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 14.60 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 10.06 | -15.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 9.90 | -51.43% |
| Public order | 33 | 8.27 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 2.11 | -63.16% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | -87.50% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.16 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 155 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 163 | 112.77 | 196.36% |
| Theft from the person | 155 | 26.45 | 124.64% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 25.15 | 144.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 17.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 12.98 | 75.61% |
| Public order | 55 | 11.68 | 96.43% |
| Robbery | 19 | 8.92 | 533.33% |
| Drugs | 13 | 3.08 | 30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.11 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.30 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.30 | 700.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.30 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.65 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.49 | -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 | 42.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 55 | 11.20 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 8.92 | 4200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 6.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 28 | 6.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 4.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.16 | 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 | 0.16 | -99.07% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 108 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 148 | 100.92 | -27.80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 24.01 | 44.00% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 17.52 | -14.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 15.90 | 4.44% |
| Public order | 42 | 15.25 | -6.67% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 6.81 | -8.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 5.19 | 8.33% |
| Robbery | 18 | 4.22 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.92 | -26.32% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.27 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.27 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.95 | -11.11% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.30 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 205 | 107.90 | -9.29% |
| Theft from the person | 114 | 33.26 | -5.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 18.50 | 13.92% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 14.60 | -17.58% |
| Public order | 45 | 12.17 | 9.76% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 7.30 | -41.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 5.68 | -17.24% |
| Robbery | 21 | 3.89 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.41 | 18.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.08 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.92 | -10.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.46 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.30 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 226 | 116.82 | 22.16% |
| Theft from the person | 121 | 36.67 | 32.97% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 19.63 | -6.19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 14.77 | -9.20% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 12.82 | -9.09% |
| Public order | 41 | 9.74 | 13.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 6.65 | 141.67% |
| Robbery | 27 | 4.71 | 35.00% |
| Drugs | 16 | 4.38 | -5.88% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 2.60 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.62 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.97 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.65 | -87.50% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 97 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 185 | 104.65 | -7.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 30.02 | 15.48% |
| Theft from the person | 91 | 15.74 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 14.77 | -17.14% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 14.12 | 186.96% |
| Public order | 36 | 10.71 | 24.14% |
| Robbery | 20 | 5.84 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.76 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.95 | 71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.95 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.30 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.97 | -60.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 199 | 100.92 | -1.97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 32.29 | 11.70% |
| Theft from the person | 91 | 17.04 | 8.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 14.77 | -2.33% |
| Public order | 29 | 13.63 | -19.44% |
| Robbery | 25 | 4.71 | 47.06% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.06 | -41.03% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.73 | 6.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.76 | -11.76% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.43 | -39.13% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.27 | -36.36% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.14 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.97 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 203 | 103.68 | -8.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 32.94 | -30.37% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 15.25 | -6.52% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 13.95 | -22.94% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 13.63 | 2.63% |
| Public order | 36 | 6.33 | 2.86% |
| Burglary | 23 | 5.84 | 35.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.73 | 21.43% |
| Robbery | 17 | 2.76 | -5.56% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.76 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.60 | -35.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.62 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | -83.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 221 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 135 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 221 | 121.85 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 35.86 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 109 | 21.90 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 17.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 14.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 35 | 6.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 32 | 5.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 18 | 5.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 2.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
A total of 840 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 51 |
| April 2024 | 105 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 108 |
| December 2023 | 75 |
| November 2023 | 91 |
| October 2023 | 97 |
| September 2023 | 84 |
| August 2023 | 86 |
| July 2023 | 92 |
A total of 1000 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 155 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 62 |
| April 2024 | 155 |
| March 2024 | 69 |
| January 2024 | 98 |
| December 2023 | 114 |
| November 2023 | 121 |
| October 2023 | 91 |
| September 2023 | 91 |
| August 2023 | 84 |
| July 2023 | 109 |
A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 170 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 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 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 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 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 1701 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 226 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 90 |
| April 2024 | 163 |
| March 2024 | 55 |
| January 2024 | 148 |
| December 2023 | 205 |
| November 2023 | 226 |
| October 2023 | 185 |
| September 2023 | 199 |
| August 2023 | 203 |
| July 2023 | 221 |
A total of 386 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 42 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
| August 2023 | 36 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 178 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 469 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| April 2024 | 72 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 35 |
| November 2023 | 60 |
| October 2023 | 66 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 38 |
A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 764 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 80 |
| January 2024 | 94 |
| December 2023 | 90 |
| November 2023 | 79 |
| October 2023 | 87 |
| September 2023 | 105 |
| August 2023 | 94 |
| July 2023 | 135 |
A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 8BU 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 |