WC1H 9EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9EU

WC1H 9EU, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.16 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9EU 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 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1H 9EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5

WC1H 9EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft8870.161.15%
Anti-social behaviour6020.38-11.76%
Theft from the person4713.89-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences4010.8837.93%
Shoplifting189.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.1742.86%
Bicycle theft92.3212.50%
Robbery82.08-38.46%
Public order71.850.00%
Vehicle crime61.62100.00%
Burglary51.39-50.00%
Drugs31.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8769.244.82%
Anti-social behaviour6820.1521.43%
Theft from the person5115.75-3.77%
Violence and sexual offences2911.81-17.14%
Robbery136.7285.71%
Burglary103.01-9.09%
Shoplifting92.3250.00%
Bicycle theft82.08-11.11%
Public order71.85-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-12.50%
Drugs41.62-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.93-57.14%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8367.85-17.82%
Anti-social behaviour5619.22-38.46%
Theft from the person5312.9717.78%
Violence and sexual offences3512.27-23.91%
Burglary118.1022.22%
Public order102.55-23.08%
Bicycle theft92.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-27.27%
Drugs71.85250.00%
Vehicle crime71.62-30.00%
Robbery71.6216.67%
Shoplifting61.62100.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10180.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour9123.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4621.070.00%
Theft from the person4510.650.00%
Public order1310.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.010.00%
Vehicle crime102.550.00%
Bicycle theft92.320.00%
Burglary92.080.00%
Robbery62.080.00%
Shoplifting31.390.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 632 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202454
March 20243
January 202458
December 202366
November 202390
October 202388
September 202387
August 202383
July 2023101

A total of 428 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202464
March 20246
January 202456
December 202349
November 202353
October 202347
September 202351
August 202353
July 202345

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202418
January 20247
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202449
December 202343
November 202329
October 202340
September 202329
August 202335
July 202346

A total of 477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202446
January 202456
December 202352
November 202348
October 202360
September 202368
August 202356
July 202391

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 202313
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 202318
September 20239
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 202315
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237
August 20238
July 202311

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1