WC1H 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8DR

WC1H 8DR, Camden has recorded a total of 401 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.33 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8DR, encompassing approximately 5119 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1H 8DR area, explore the WC1H 8DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (79) incidents (102.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (3.12% increase)

WC1H 8DR 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: 27

WC1H 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7978.33102.56%
Anti-social behaviour7715.43-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences6615.043.12%
Other theft6112.89190.48%
Shoplifting2811.91300.00%
Vehicle crime245.47380.00%
Public order184.69-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson133.5244.44%
Drugs122.5450.00%
Robbery102.34-33.33%
Burglary81.95-46.67%
Bicycle theft51.5666.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9861.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences6419.14814.29%
Theft from the person3912.50550.00%
Public order227.62266.67%
Other theft214.30250.00%
Burglary154.100.00%
Robbery152.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.93350.00%
Drugs81.76166.67%
Shoplifting71.56250.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Other crime40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.5950.00%

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 offences77.42-86.54%
Theft from the person61.37-90.48%
Other theft61.17-93.33%
Public order61.17-81.82%
Drugs31.17-76.92%
Robbery30.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.39-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

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 theft9064.07-42.68%
Theft from the person6317.58-58.00%
Shoplifting6112.31-10.29%
Violence and sexual offences5211.91-52.29%
Public order3310.16-38.89%
Drugs136.458.33%
Robbery72.54-63.16%
Other crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.39-83.33%
Burglary10.20-92.31%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft157133.99185.45%
Theft from the person15030.67117.39%
Violence and sexual offences10929.30153.49%
Anti-social behaviour8221.290.00%
Shoplifting6816.0265.85%
Public order5413.2892.86%
Robbery1910.55533.33%
Burglary133.711200.00%
Drugs122.5420.00%
Vehicle crime82.340.00%
Bicycle theft61.56100.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%

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 person6950.590.00%
Other theft5513.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.744200.00%
Shoplifting418.400.00%
Public order288.010.00%
Drugs105.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-99.05%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft145116.41-21.20%
Violence and sexual offences10528.3256.72%
Anti-social behaviour8920.5130.88%
Theft from the person8517.38-24.11%
Public order4416.6010.00%
Shoplifting328.59-11.11%
Vehicle crime226.25-4.35%
Robbery194.30-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.7166.67%
Drugs142.93-26.32%
Burglary122.73200.00%
Bicycle theft82.3433.33%
Other crime41.5633.33%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft184115.44-12.38%
Theft from the person11235.947.69%
Anti-social behaviour6821.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences6713.28-26.37%
Public order4013.098.11%
Shoplifting367.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime237.03-8.00%
Robbery204.49-9.09%
Drugs193.9135.71%
Criminal damage and arson93.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.76-33.33%
Burglary41.17-42.86%
Other crime30.78-25.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210129.8928.83%
Theft from the person10441.0228.40%
Violence and sexual offences9120.31-11.65%
Anti-social behaviour6817.77-20.93%
Shoplifting6013.28-7.69%
Public order3711.725.71%
Vehicle crime257.23108.33%
Robbery224.8810.00%
Drugs144.30-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson122.73-7.69%
Bicycle theft92.3450.00%
Burglary71.76-30.00%
Other crime41.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.78-77.78%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 163 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft163121.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10331.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour8620.120.00%
Theft from the person8116.800.00%
Shoplifting6515.820.00%
Public order3512.700.00%
Robbery206.840.00%
Drugs193.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.710.00%
Vehicle crime122.540.00%
Burglary102.340.00%
Possession of weapons91.950.00%
Bicycle theft61.760.00%
Other crime21.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 788 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202439
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024150
March 202469
January 202485
December 2023112
November 2023104
October 202381

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 20248
January 202422
December 202323
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 1092 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202421
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024157
March 202455
January 2024145
December 2023184
November 2023210
October 2023163

A total of 317 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 20246
May 202433
April 202454
March 202428
January 202444
December 202340
November 202337
October 202335

A total of 568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202498
April 202482
January 202489
December 202368
November 202368
October 202386

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20243
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202314
October 202319

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 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
July 20242
May 202461
April 202468
March 202441
January 202432
December 202336
November 202360
October 202365

A total of 708 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202464
July 20247
May 202452
April 2024109
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024105
December 202367
November 202391
October 2023103

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

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 202320
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20233
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 8DR 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
    Total27
    Vehicle crime9
    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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Vernon Rise
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King'S Cross Bridge
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1