WC1H 9LG, Camden has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9LG 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 9LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9LG, encompassing approximately 5707 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 9 | 7.53 | -84.75% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.58 | -88.24% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.40 | -77.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 1.23 | -88.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.05 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.53 | -90.48% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.35 | -95.12% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.35 | 100.00% |
In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 68 | 49.75 | -45.60% |
| Theft from the person | 59 | 11.91 | -47.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 10.34 | -43.82% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 8.76 | 7.89% |
| Public order | 31 | 7.18 | -35.42% |
| Drugs | 21 | 5.43 | 31.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.68 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.88 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.18 | -93.33% |
In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 112 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 125 | 91.63 | 119.30% |
| Theft from the person | 112 | 21.90 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 19.62 | 93.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 15.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 48 | 8.76 | 45.45% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 8.41 | 2.70% |
| Drugs | 16 | 6.66 | 77.78% |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.80 | 650.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.75 | 700.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.40 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.88 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.35 | -80.00% |
In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 42.57 | -40.62% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 9.99 | -34.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 8.41 | -43.90% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 8.06 | 60.87% |
| Public order | 33 | 6.48 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.78 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.58 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.88 | -77.78% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.35 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | -92.31% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.18 | -91.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 96 | 74.11 | -31.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 16.82 | 43.86% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 14.37 | 2.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 12.79 | -23.38% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 10.34 | 283.33% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.03 | -37.93% |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.15 | 62.50% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.28 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.10 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.10 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.58 | -53.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.23 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.70 | -25.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 141 | 83.04 | -4.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 24.70 | -12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 13.49 | -27.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 12.44 | 9.62% |
| Public order | 29 | 9.99 | -25.64% |
| Drugs | 28 | 5.08 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.91 | 87.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.63 | 18.18% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 2.28 | -14.29% |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.10 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.05 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.70 | -25.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 147 | 88.65 | 19.51% |
| Theft from the person | 98 | 25.75 | 34.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 17.17 | 27.54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 15.42 | -18.75% |
| Public order | 39 | 9.11 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 16 | 6.83 | 77.78% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 2.80 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.45 | 71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.10 | 266.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.93 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.40 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.40 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 123 | 72.18 | -17.45% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 21.55 | 30.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 12.79 | -10.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 12.09 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 26 | 11.21 | -13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.56 | -7.69% |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.10 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.58 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.40 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.40 | -56.25% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.23 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.88 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.53 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 149 | 77.79 | 24.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 26.10 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 13.49 | -18.84% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 9.81 | -8.20% |
| Public order | 30 | 9.81 | 30.43% |
| Robbery | 21 | 5.26 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.68 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.80 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.28 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.75 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.23 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.35 | -71.43% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 120 | 73.23 | -15.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 21.02 | -25.96% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 13.49 | -9.21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 12.09 | -15.28% |
| Public order | 23 | 10.69 | -8.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 4.03 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.10 | 71.43% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.10 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.75 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.75 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.75 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.23 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 142 | 84.27 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 24.88 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 76 | 18.22 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 13.31 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 25 | 12.61 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.23 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 1176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 68 |
| April 2024 | 125 |
| March 2024 | 57 |
| January 2024 | 96 |
| December 2023 | 141 |
| November 2023 | 147 |
| October 2023 | 123 |
| September 2023 | 149 |
| August 2023 | 120 |
| July 2023 | 142 |
A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 309 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 48 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 29 |
| November 2023 | 39 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
| August 2023 | 23 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 744 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 59 |
| April 2024 | 112 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| January 2024 | 73 |
| December 2023 | 71 |
| November 2023 | 98 |
| October 2023 | 73 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
| August 2023 | 69 |
| July 2023 | 76 |
A total of 635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 50 |
| April 2024 | 89 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| January 2024 | 82 |
| December 2023 | 57 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| October 2023 | 64 |
| September 2023 | 56 |
| August 2023 | 61 |
| July 2023 | 72 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 601 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 88 |
| October 2023 | 69 |
| September 2023 | 77 |
| August 2023 | 77 |
| July 2023 | 104 |
A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 9LG postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |