REGENT SQUARE, WC1H 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8HX

REGENT SQUARE, WC1H 8HX, Camden has recorded a total of 397 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.51 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8HX, encompassing approximately 5257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (10.00% increase)

WC1H 8HX 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: 28

REGENT SQUARE, WC1H 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7875.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour7514.84-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences6614.2710.00%
Other theft5912.55268.75%
Shoplifting2611.22225.00%
Vehicle crime214.95250.00%
Public order203.9917.65%
Criminal damage and arson143.8075.00%
Drugs122.6671.43%
Robbery122.28-14.29%
Burglary82.28-38.46%
Bicycle theft61.52100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8754.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences6016.55757.14%
Theft from the person3911.41550.00%
Public order177.42183.33%
Other theft163.23166.67%
Robbery143.04366.67%
Burglary132.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.47300.00%
Shoplifting81.52300.00%
Drugs71.52133.33%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Other crime31.14200.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.5750.00%

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 offences77.23-86.54%
Theft from the person61.33-90.48%
Other theft61.14-93.33%
Public order61.14-81.82%
Drugs31.14-76.92%
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 theft9062.39-40.79%
Theft from the person6317.12-56.55%
Shoplifting6111.98-14.08%
Violence and sexual offences5211.60-50.48%
Public order339.89-37.74%
Drugs136.288.33%
Robbery72.47-66.67%
Other crime31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.19-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152126.48176.36%
Theft from the person14528.91110.14%
Violence and sexual offences10527.58144.19%
Anti-social behaviour7519.970.00%
Shoplifting7114.2773.17%
Public order5313.5089.29%
Robbery2110.08600.00%
Drugs123.9920.00%
Burglary102.28900.00%
Vehicle crime71.900.00%
Bicycle theft61.33100.00%
Other crime31.14200.00%
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 person6949.26-15.85%
Other theft5513.12-55.28%
Violence and sexual offences4310.46-57.84%
Shoplifting418.1828.12%
Public order287.80-31.71%
Drugs105.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.76-62.50%
Robbery30.57-83.33%
Other crime10.57-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-92.86%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft123106.13-22.15%
Violence and sexual offences10223.3954.55%
Anti-social behaviour8919.4028.99%
Theft from the person8216.93-24.07%
Public order4115.600.00%
Shoplifting327.80-11.11%
Robbery186.090.00%
Drugs143.42-30.00%
Vehicle crime142.6616.67%
Burglary142.66180.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.6655.56%
Bicycle theft82.6633.33%
Other crime51.5266.67%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft158104.99-14.59%
Theft from the person10830.0514.89%
Anti-social behaviour6920.546.15%
Violence and sexual offences6613.12-25.00%
Public order4112.557.89%
Shoplifting367.80-38.98%
Drugs206.8542.86%
Robbery183.80-10.00%
Vehicle crime123.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.71-25.00%
Burglary51.14-28.57%
Other crime30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft185116.780.00%
Theft from the person9435.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences8817.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour6516.740.00%
Shoplifting5912.360.00%
Public order3811.220.00%
Robbery207.230.00%
Vehicle crime183.800.00%
Drugs143.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.660.00%
Bicycle theft82.280.00%
Burglary71.520.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 460 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202487
April 202475
January 202489
December 202369
November 202365

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
January 202414
December 202320
November 202314

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 20247
January 202414
December 202312
November 202318

A total of 844 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 93.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202416
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024152
March 202455
January 2024123
December 2023158
November 2023185

A total of 684 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 76.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202439
July 20246
May 202463
April 2024145
March 202469
January 202482
December 2023108
November 202394

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20248
July 20242
May 202461
April 202471
March 202441
January 202432
December 202336
November 202359

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 65.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202460
July 20247
May 202452
April 2024105
March 202443
January 2024102
December 202366
November 202388

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 20243
May 20247
April 202421
March 20243
January 202418
December 202318
November 202320

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 20246
May 202433
April 202453
March 202428
January 202441
December 202341
November 202338

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 8HX 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
    Total28
    Vehicle crime9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Caledonia Street
    Total25
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Omega Place
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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