HARRISON STREET, WC1H 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 8JZ

HARRISON STREET, WC1H 8JZ, Camden has recorded a total of 276 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.19 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 8JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 18.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1H 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 8JZ, encompassing approximately 5975 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (585.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (450.00% increase)

WC1H 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 26
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16
  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 15

HARRISON STREET, WC1H 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9046.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences4815.06585.71%
Theft from the person448.03450.00%
Other theft217.36162.50%
Public order163.51166.67%
Robbery152.68400.00%
Burglary122.510.00%
Drugs72.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.17250.00%
Shoplifting51.17150.00%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87.20-87.50%
Other theft81.34-91.11%
Violence and sexual offences71.34-86.79%
Public order61.17-82.35%
Drugs31.00-76.92%
Robbery30.50-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting20.33-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9055.39-36.62%
Theft from the person6415.06-57.33%
Shoplifting6110.71-15.28%
Violence and sexual offences5310.21-46.46%
Public order348.87-33.33%
Drugs135.6918.18%
Robbery72.18-63.16%
Other crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-83.33%
Burglary10.17-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person150107.10100.00%
Other theft14225.10144.83%
Violence and sexual offences9923.76120.00%
Shoplifting7216.5775.61%
Anti-social behaviour6512.050.00%
Public order5110.8882.14%
Robbery198.53533.33%
Drugs113.1810.00%
Vehicle crime81.840.00%
Burglary81.34700.00%
Bicycle theft61.34100.00%
Possession of weapons41.00300.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7545.18-23.47%
Other theft5812.55-44.76%
Violence and sexual offences459.71-56.31%
Shoplifting417.5328.12%
Public order286.86-26.32%
Drugs104.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.67-62.50%
Robbery30.50-83.33%
Other crime10.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%
Burglary10.17-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10591.37-31.37%
Violence and sexual offences10317.5753.73%
Theft from the person9817.24-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour8116.4015.71%
Public order3813.56-11.63%
Shoplifting326.36-8.57%
Robbery185.36-10.00%
Vehicle crime163.0160.00%
Drugs142.68-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson122.349.09%
Burglary122.0171.43%
Bicycle theft82.0133.33%
Other crime51.34150.00%
Possession of weapons40.84300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15393.72-14.53%
Theft from the person11625.6012.62%
Anti-social behaviour7019.4120.69%
Violence and sexual offences6711.71-20.24%
Public order4311.2113.16%
Shoplifting357.20-40.68%
Robbery205.86-13.04%
Drugs193.3535.71%
Criminal damage and arson113.18-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.84-44.44%
Burglary71.6740.00%
Bicycle theft61.17-25.00%
Other crime21.00-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft179101.7524.31%
Theft from the person10329.9615.73%
Violence and sexual offences8417.24-16.83%
Shoplifting5914.06-10.61%
Anti-social behaviour589.87-22.67%
Public order389.715.56%
Robbery236.3635.29%
Vehicle crime183.85125.00%
Drugs143.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.348.33%
Bicycle theft82.18100.00%
Burglary51.34-28.57%
Other crime50.84150.00%
Possession of weapons10.84-85.71%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14497.73-13.77%
Violence and sexual offences10124.1026.25%
Theft from the person8916.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour7514.89-10.71%
Shoplifting6612.55175.00%
Public order3611.0438.46%
Robbery176.02-15.00%
Drugs162.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.680.00%
Vehicle crime82.0133.33%
Burglary71.34-41.67%
Possession of weapons71.17250.00%
Bicycle theft41.17-33.33%
Other crime20.67-33.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16791.540.00%
Theft from the person8927.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour8414.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences8014.060.00%
Public order2613.390.00%
Shoplifting244.350.00%
Robbery204.020.00%
Drugs163.350.00%
Burglary122.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.010.00%
Vehicle crime62.010.00%
Bicycle theft61.000.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202490
April 202465
January 202481
December 202370
November 202358
October 202375
September 202384

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20243
May 20247
April 202419
March 20243
January 202418
December 202320
November 202323
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 316 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20246
May 202434
April 202451
March 202428
January 202438
December 202343
November 202338
October 202336
September 202326

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202448
July 20247
May 202453
April 202499
March 202445
January 2024103
December 202367
November 202384
October 2023101
September 202380

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202314
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 836 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
July 20248
May 202464
April 2024150
March 202475
January 202498
December 2023116
November 2023103
October 202389
September 202389

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 202461
April 202472
March 202441
January 202432
December 202335
November 202359
October 202366
September 202324

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 1067 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 106.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 20248
May 202490
April 2024142
March 202458
January 2024105
December 2023153
November 2023179
October 2023144
September 2023167

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 202416
December 202310
November 202318
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour22
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Crestfield Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total15
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Kings Cross St Pancras (Lu Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Belgrove Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Upper Woburn Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Russell Square
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 18. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duke'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Omega Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Sandwich Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1