WC1H 9EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9EU

WC1H 9EU, Camden has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.67 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9EU 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 9EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9EU, encompassing approximately 4318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (47.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (139.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-8.16% decrease)

WC1H 9EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Grafton Place with total crimes: 18

WC1H 9EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6560.6747.73%
Other theft5515.05139.13%
Anti-social behaviour4512.74-8.16%
Violence and sexual offences3810.4265.22%
Public order158.80150.00%
Vehicle crime103.47400.00%
Bicycle theft92.32125.00%
Drugs72.0875.00%
Shoplifting61.62100.00%
Robbery61.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-25.00%
Burglary30.69-72.73%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4941.910.00%
Theft from the person4411.352100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2310.190.00%
Other theft235.331050.00%
Burglary115.330.00%
Robbery82.550.00%
Public order61.850.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.160.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.93-96.88%
Public order10.46-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6459.05966.67%
Other theft5414.821700.00%
Anti-social behaviour4612.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences3210.651500.00%
Public order187.410.00%
Robbery104.170.00%
Shoplifting92.320.00%
Vehicle crime72.080.00%
Drugs61.620.00%
Burglary51.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62.55-89.29%
Other theft31.39-94.83%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-95.92%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5864.61-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour5613.437.69%
Theft from the person5612.9714.29%
Violence and sexual offences4912.9713.95%
Burglary1311.3562.50%
Vehicle crime123.0120.00%
Bicycle theft92.78-18.18%
Robbery92.0850.00%
Public order72.08-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-73.33%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.23-87.50%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6666.23-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour5215.288.33%
Theft from the person4912.04-7.55%
Violence and sexual offences4311.3548.28%
Criminal damage and arson159.96114.29%
Public order133.470.00%
Bicycle theft113.01-15.38%
Vehicle crime102.55233.33%
Drugs82.320.00%
Burglary81.850.00%
Robbery61.85-40.00%
Shoplifting31.39-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9066.922.27%
Theft from the person5320.8412.77%
Anti-social behaviour4812.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences2911.11-27.50%
Bicycle theft136.7244.44%
Public order133.0185.71%
Robbery103.0125.00%
Burglary82.3260.00%
Drugs81.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.85-30.00%
Shoplifting61.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.39-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8870.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour6020.380.00%
Theft from the person4713.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.880.00%
Shoplifting189.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.170.00%
Bicycle theft92.320.00%
Robbery82.080.00%
Public order71.850.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Burglary51.390.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202449
April 202446
January 202456
December 202352
November 202348
October 202360

A total of 388 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202444
July 20242
May 20242
April 202464
March 20246
January 202456
December 202349
November 202353
October 202347

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202423
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202449
December 202343
November 202329
October 202340

A total of 439 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202423
July 20242
April 202454
March 20243
January 202458
December 202366
November 202390
October 202388

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20244
December 202315
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
May 20241
April 202418
January 20247
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 9EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 15. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 25. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Keppel Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1