WC1H 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8DG

WC1H 8DG, Camden has recorded a total of 384 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.59 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8DG, encompassing approximately 5289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (-24.27% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (76) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (210.00% increase)

WC1H 8DG 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: 35
  • Caledonia Street with total crimes: 25

WC1H 8DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7872.59-24.27%
Theft from the person7614.7590.00%
Other theft6214.37210.00%
Violence and sexual offences5811.721.75%
Shoplifting2710.96285.71%
Vehicle crime235.10360.00%
Public order154.35-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson112.8457.14%
Drugs112.0857.14%
Robbery102.08-33.33%
Burglary81.89-46.67%
Bicycle theft51.51150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10357.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences5719.47714.29%
Theft from the person4010.78566.67%
Other theft207.56233.33%
Public order193.78216.67%
Burglary153.590.00%
Robbery152.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.84250.00%
Drugs71.32133.33%
Shoplifting71.32250.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Other crime40.95300.00%
Possession of weapons30.7650.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

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 offences77.18-86.54%
Theft from the person61.32-90.48%
Other theft61.13-93.33%
Public order61.13-81.82%
Drugs31.13-76.92%
Robbery30.57-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.38-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

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 theft9062.00-42.31%
Theft from the person6317.01-57.14%
Shoplifting6111.91-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5211.53-50.00%
Public order339.83-37.74%
Drugs136.248.33%
Robbery72.46-63.16%
Other crime31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.19-88.89%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft156127.03183.64%
Theft from the person14729.49113.04%
Violence and sexual offences10427.79141.86%
Anti-social behaviour8219.660.00%
Shoplifting6915.5068.29%
Public order5313.0489.29%
Robbery1910.02533.33%
Drugs123.5920.00%
Burglary92.27800.00%
Vehicle crime71.700.00%
Bicycle theft61.32100.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%

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 person6948.960.00%
Other theft5513.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.404200.00%
Shoplifting418.130.00%
Public order287.750.00%
Drugs105.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-98.98%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft138110.97-24.59%
Violence and sexual offences9826.0948.48%
Anti-social behaviour9618.5329.73%
Theft from the person8518.15-23.42%
Public order4316.074.88%
Shoplifting328.13-11.11%
Vehicle crime236.05-4.17%
Robbery194.35-9.52%
Drugs143.59-26.32%
Burglary132.65160.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.469.09%
Bicycle theft82.2733.33%
Other crime41.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft183113.23-12.86%
Theft from the person11134.597.77%
Anti-social behaviour7420.988.82%
Violence and sexual offences6613.99-23.26%
Public order4112.4813.89%
Shoplifting367.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime246.81-4.00%
Robbery214.54-4.55%
Drugs193.9746.15%
Criminal damage and arson113.59-21.43%
Bicycle theft62.08-33.33%
Burglary51.13-16.67%
Other crime20.95-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210124.3931.25%
Theft from the person10339.7027.16%
Violence and sexual offences8619.47-9.47%
Anti-social behaviour6816.26-19.05%
Shoplifting6012.85-7.69%
Public order3611.342.86%
Vehicle crime256.8192.31%
Robbery224.7315.79%
Criminal damage and arson144.1616.67%
Drugs132.65-27.78%
Bicycle theft92.4680.00%
Burglary61.70-33.33%
Other crime41.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-77.78%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft160114.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences9530.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour8417.960.00%
Theft from the person8115.880.00%
Shoplifting6515.310.00%
Public order3512.290.00%
Robbery196.620.00%
Drugs183.590.00%
Vehicle crime133.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.460.00%
Burglary92.270.00%
Possession of weapons91.700.00%
Bicycle theft51.700.00%
Other crime20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1080 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 108.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202420
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024156
March 202455
January 2024138
December 2023183
November 2023210
October 2023160

A total of 781 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202440
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024147
March 202469
January 202485
December 2023111
November 2023103
October 202381

A total of 585 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 2024103
April 202482
January 202496
December 202374
November 202368
October 202384

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 20247
January 202423
December 202324
November 202325
October 202313

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202432
December 202336
November 202360
October 202365

A total of 667 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202457
July 20247
May 202452
April 2024104
March 202443
February 20241
January 202498
December 202366
November 202386
October 202395

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202413
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 138 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20243
May 20247
April 202419
March 20243
January 202419
December 202321
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 309 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 20246
May 202433
April 202453
March 202428
January 202443
December 202341
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 8DG 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
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total15
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Leeke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1