WC1H 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8HH

WC1H 8HH, Camden has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8HH 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 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8HH, encompassing approximately 5450 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1H 8HH area, explore the WC1H 8HH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC1H 8HH area, visit the WC1H 8HH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-86.27% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (-90.48% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-93.33% decrease)

WC1H 8HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Cross (Station) with total crimes: 13
  • St Pancras International (Station) with total crimes: 12
  • Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station) with total crimes: 11

WC1H 8HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences76.97-86.27%
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 theft9060.00-44.10%
Theft from the person6316.51-56.85%
Shoplifting6111.56-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences5111.19-50.96%
Public order339.36-37.74%
Drugs136.05-7.14%
Robbery72.39-63.16%
Other crime31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-87.50%
Burglary10.18-88.89%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft161124.76192.73%
Theft from the person14629.54111.59%
Violence and sexual offences10426.79141.86%
Anti-social behaviour8119.080.00%
Shoplifting6914.8668.29%
Public order5312.6689.29%
Robbery199.72533.33%
Drugs143.4940.00%
Burglary92.57800.00%
Vehicle crime81.650.00%
Bicycle theft81.47166.67%
Other crime31.47200.00%
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 person6947.520.00%
Other theft5512.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences4310.094200.00%
Shoplifting417.890.00%
Public order287.520.00%
Drugs105.140.00%
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 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139108.43-26.84%
Anti-social behaviour9925.5019.28%
Violence and sexual offences9418.1640.30%
Theft from the person9017.25-18.92%
Public order4216.510.00%
Shoplifting327.71-11.11%
Vehicle crime235.874.55%
Robbery194.22-9.52%
Drugs143.49-26.32%
Burglary142.57180.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.57-7.69%
Bicycle theft72.2016.67%
Other crime41.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft190113.20-15.18%
Theft from the person11134.861.83%
Anti-social behaviour8320.377.79%
Violence and sexual offences6715.23-22.99%
Public order4212.2910.53%
Shoplifting367.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime226.60-8.33%
Robbery214.04-12.50%
Drugs193.8546.15%
Criminal damage and arson133.490.00%
Bicycle theft62.39-33.33%
Burglary51.10-16.67%
Other crime20.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft224126.4125.14%
Theft from the person10941.1031.33%
Violence and sexual offences8720.00-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour7715.96-10.47%
Shoplifting6014.13-7.69%
Public order3811.012.70%
Robbery246.9726.32%
Vehicle crime244.4084.62%
Drugs134.40-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson132.398.33%
Bicycle theft92.3980.00%
Burglary61.65-25.00%
Other crime41.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-87.50%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft179116.32-3.24%
Violence and sexual offences9932.8423.75%
Anti-social behaviour8618.16-14.85%
Theft from the person8315.78-5.68%
Shoplifting6515.23182.61%
Public order3711.9327.59%
Robbery196.79-5.00%
Drugs183.495.88%
Vehicle crime133.3030.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.390.00%
Burglary82.20-38.46%
Possession of weapons81.47300.00%
Bicycle theft51.47-16.67%
Other crime20.92-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185108.06-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour10133.947.45%
Theft from the person8818.5315.79%
Violence and sexual offences8016.158.11%
Public order2914.68-14.71%
Shoplifting235.32-41.03%
Robbery204.2211.11%
Drugs173.6721.43%
Burglary133.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime102.20-41.18%
Bicycle theft61.83-40.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft190111.73-7.77%
Anti-social behaviour9434.86-24.19%
Theft from the person7617.25-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences7413.94-11.90%
Shoplifting3913.582.63%
Public order347.166.25%
Burglary266.2452.94%
Robbery184.7712.50%
Vehicle crime173.30-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson143.1216.67%
Drugs142.57-56.25%
Bicycle theft102.5725.00%
Possession of weapons21.83-75.00%
Other crime10.37-83.33%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft206128.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour12437.800.00%
Theft from the person10022.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences8418.350.00%
Shoplifting3815.410.00%
Drugs326.970.00%
Public order325.870.00%
Vehicle crime195.870.00%
Burglary173.490.00%
Robbery163.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.940.00%
Possession of weapons82.200.00%
Bicycle theft81.470.00%
Other crime61.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 791 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 202451
April 2024104
March 202443
February 20241
January 202494
December 202367
November 202387
October 202399
September 202380
August 202374
July 202384

A total of 941 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024146
March 202469
January 202490
December 2023111
November 2023109
October 202383
September 202388
August 202376
July 2023100

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 167 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202313
October 202318
September 202317
August 202314
July 202332

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 1625 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024161
March 202455
January 2024139
December 2023190
November 2023224
October 2023179
September 2023185
August 2023190
July 2023206

A total of 374 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 202433
April 202453
March 202428
January 202442
December 202342
November 202338
October 202337
September 202329
August 202334
July 202332

A total of 169 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20247
April 202419
March 20243
January 202419
December 202321
November 202324
October 202319
September 202320
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 466 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 202461
April 202469
March 202441
January 202432
December 202336
November 202360
October 202365
September 202323
August 202339
July 202338

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202414
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 202313
August 202326
July 202317

A total of 745 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202481
January 202499
December 202383
November 202377
October 202386
September 2023101
August 202394
July 2023124

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202423
December 202322
November 202324
October 202313
September 202310
August 202317
July 202319

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crestfield Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1