WC1H 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8EZ

WC1H 8EZ, Camden has recorded a total of 411 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.03 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8EZ, encompassing approximately 5477 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (85) incidents (77.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-17.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (227.27% increase)

WC1H 8EZ 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 8EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8575.0377.08%
Anti-social behaviour8015.52-17.53%
Other theft7214.61227.27%
Violence and sexual offences6213.1410.71%
Shoplifting2811.32300.00%
Vehicle crime225.11340.00%
Public order154.02-31.82%
Robbery122.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.1933.33%
Drugs122.1971.43%
Burglary72.19-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9756.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences5617.71700.00%
Theft from the person4810.22700.00%
Other theft228.76266.67%
Public order224.02266.67%
Robbery164.02433.33%
Burglary132.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.37350.00%
Drugs71.64133.33%
Shoplifting71.28250.00%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Possession of weapons30.5550.00%

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 offences76.94-86.27%
Theft from the person61.28-90.48%
Other theft61.10-93.33%
Public order61.10-81.82%
Drugs31.10-76.92%
Robbery30.55-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

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 theft9059.70-46.11%
Theft from the person6316.43-59.09%
Shoplifting6111.50-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5111.14-50.96%
Public order339.31-37.74%
Drugs136.02-7.14%
Robbery72.37-65.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-87.50%
Burglary10.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167126.33203.64%
Theft from the person15430.49123.19%
Violence and sexual offences10428.11141.86%
Anti-social behaviour7918.990.00%
Shoplifting6914.4268.29%
Public order5312.6089.29%
Robbery209.68566.67%
Drugs143.6540.00%
Burglary82.56700.00%
Vehicle crime81.460.00%
Bicycle theft81.46166.67%
Other crime31.46200.00%
Possession of weapons30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%

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 person6947.280.00%
Other theft5512.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.044200.00%
Shoplifting417.850.00%
Public order287.490.00%
Drugs105.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-98.94%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft142108.44-27.92%
Anti-social behaviour9725.9219.75%
Violence and sexual offences9417.7140.30%
Theft from the person9217.16-19.30%
Public order4116.80-2.38%
Shoplifting337.49-13.16%
Vehicle crime226.02-4.35%
Robbery204.02-4.76%
Drugs143.65-26.32%
Burglary142.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.56-7.69%
Bicycle theft72.1916.67%
Other crime41.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft197115.20-13.22%
Theft from the person11435.963.64%
Anti-social behaviour8120.813.85%
Violence and sexual offences6714.79-23.86%
Public order4212.237.69%
Shoplifting387.67-35.59%
Vehicle crime236.94-11.54%
Robbery214.20-12.50%
Drugs193.8335.71%
Criminal damage and arson133.470.00%
Burglary82.3733.33%
Bicycle theft61.46-33.33%
Other crime21.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft227127.4325.41%
Theft from the person11041.4429.41%
Violence and sexual offences8820.08-9.28%
Anti-social behaviour7816.07-8.24%
Shoplifting5914.24-9.23%
Public order3910.772.63%
Vehicle crime267.1262.50%
Robbery244.7526.32%
Drugs144.38-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson132.568.33%
Bicycle theft92.3780.00%
Burglary61.64-25.00%
Other crime41.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft181116.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences9733.040.00%
Theft from the person8517.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour8515.520.00%
Shoplifting6515.520.00%
Public order3811.870.00%
Robbery196.940.00%
Drugs183.470.00%
Vehicle crime163.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.920.00%
Burglary82.190.00%
Possession of weapons71.460.00%
Bicycle theft51.280.00%
Other crime20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024167
March 202455
January 2024142
December 2023197
November 2023227
October 2023181

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20243
May 20247
April 202420
March 20243
January 202420
December 202321
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.30 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 202433
December 202338
November 202359
October 202365

A total of 826 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202448
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024154
March 202469
January 202492
December 2023114
November 2023110
October 202385

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202456
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024104
March 202443
February 20241
January 202494
December 202367
November 202388
October 202397

A total of 597 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202497
April 202479
January 202497
December 202381
November 202378
October 202385

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312

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 20247
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202314
October 202318

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
April 20248
January 202422
December 202323
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202414
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

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 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 20246
May 202433
April 202453
March 202428
January 202441
December 202342
November 202339
October 202338

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 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 8EZ 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total21
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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