BIDBOROUGH STREET, WC1H 9BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9BT

BIDBOROUGH STREET, WC1H 9BT, Camden has recorded a total of 377 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.74 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9BT 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 9BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9BT, encompassing approximately 5914 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (91) incidents (111.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (71) incidents (222.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-16.25% decrease)

WC1H 9BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22

BIDBOROUGH STREET, WC1H 9BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9163.74111.63%
Other theft7115.39222.73%
Anti-social behaviour6712.00-16.25%
Violence and sexual offences5911.3325.53%
Public order219.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime143.55100.00%
Drugs122.3733.33%
Shoplifting102.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6966.67%
Robbery81.69-52.94%
Bicycle theft71.35-12.50%
Burglary71.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8048.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences4713.53683.33%
Theft from the person437.95616.67%
Public order247.27300.00%
Other theft224.06266.67%
Robbery173.72466.67%
Burglary142.870.00%
Drugs92.37200.00%
Bicycle theft81.520.00%
Vehicle crime71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18200.00%
Shoplifting51.01150.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person66.26-90.32%
Other theft61.01-93.33%
Public order61.01-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences61.01-88.24%
Drugs31.01-76.92%
Robbery30.51-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.34-96.72%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9055.12-40.79%
Theft from the person6215.22-58.94%
Shoplifting6110.48-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences5110.31-48.48%
Public order338.62-43.10%
Drugs135.58-7.14%
Robbery72.20-63.16%
Other crime31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.34-87.50%
Burglary10.17-88.89%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft152112.27176.36%
Theft from the person15125.70118.84%
Violence and sexual offences9925.53130.23%
Shoplifting7016.7470.73%
Anti-social behaviour6511.840.00%
Public order5810.99107.14%
Robbery199.81533.33%
Drugs143.2140.00%
Vehicle crime112.370.00%
Burglary91.86800.00%
Bicycle theft81.52166.67%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Possession of weapons30.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%

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 person6943.790.00%
Other theft5511.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.304200.00%
Shoplifting417.270.00%
Public order286.930.00%
Drugs104.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-99.20%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167112.27-30.99%
Violence and sexual offences12528.2452.44%
Theft from the person10621.13-14.52%
Anti-social behaviour7217.92-20.88%
Shoplifting5112.1745.71%
Public order448.62-12.00%
Vehicle crime237.44-14.81%
Robbery173.89-10.53%
Drugs172.87-52.78%
Bicycle theft122.8720.00%
Burglary112.0322.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.86-41.18%
Possession of weapons51.6966.67%
Other crime40.85-20.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 242 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft242126.81-1.63%
Theft from the person12440.92-4.62%
Anti-social behaviour9120.97-1.09%
Violence and sexual offences8215.39-8.89%
Public order5013.86-12.28%
Drugs368.45111.76%
Shoplifting356.09-42.62%
Vehicle crime275.92-15.62%
Robbery194.57-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson173.2170.00%
Bicycle theft102.87-16.67%
Burglary91.6980.00%
Other crime51.52-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.85-40.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 130 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft246133.4031.55%
Theft from the person13041.5927.45%
Anti-social behaviour9221.9819.48%
Violence and sexual offences9015.56-24.37%
Shoplifting6115.22-12.86%
Public order5710.3118.75%
Vehicle crime329.64190.91%
Robbery265.4136.84%
Drugs174.40-10.53%
Bicycle theft122.8771.43%
Criminal damage and arson102.03-33.33%
Other crime61.6950.00%
Burglary51.0166.67%
Possession of weapons50.85-16.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft187116.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11931.620.00%
Theft from the person10220.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour7717.250.00%
Shoplifting7013.020.00%
Public order4811.840.00%
Robbery198.120.00%
Drugs193.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.210.00%
Vehicle crime112.540.00%
Bicycle theft71.860.00%
Possession of weapons61.180.00%
Other crime41.010.00%
Burglary30.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 544 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202480
April 202465
January 202472
December 202391
November 202392
October 202377

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 1238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202422
July 20246
May 202490
April 2024152
March 202455
January 2024167
December 2023242
November 2023246
October 2023187

A total of 722 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202447
July 20246
May 202451
April 202499
March 202443
February 20241
January 2024125
December 202382
November 202390
October 2023119

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 369 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202424
July 20246
May 202433
April 202458
March 202428
January 202444
December 202350
November 202357
October 202348

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 20243
May 20247
April 202419
March 20243
January 202417
December 202319
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
May 202461
April 202470
March 202441
January 202451
December 202335
November 202361
October 202370

A total of 884 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202443
July 20246
May 202462
April 2024151
March 202469
January 2024106
December 2023124
November 2023130
October 2023102

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202423
December 202327
November 202332
October 202311

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 202410
December 202317
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
January 202417
December 202336
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 9BT 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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Neville Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 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. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1