TAVISTOCK SQUARE, WC1H 9NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9NA

TAVISTOCK SQUARE, WC1H 9NA, Camden has recorded a total of 267 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.12 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9NA 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 9NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9NA, encompassing approximately 5222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (67) incidents (67.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (154.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

WC1H 9NA 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
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19

TAVISTOCK SQUARE, WC1H 9NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6751.1267.50%
Other theft5612.83154.55%
Anti-social behaviour4810.72-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences339.1926.92%
Public order166.32128.57%
Vehicle crime103.06400.00%
Drugs91.91125.00%
Bicycle theft81.72100.00%
Shoplifting71.53250.00%
Robbery61.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1533.33%
Burglary30.77-72.73%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5134.460.00%
Theft from the person409.761900.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.660.00%
Other theft224.981000.00%
Burglary114.210.00%
Robbery82.110.00%
Public order71.530.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%

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 theft20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 person20.77-96.77%
Public order10.38-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-96.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6250.16933.33%
Other theft5811.871833.33%
Anti-social behaviour5111.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.761450.00%
Public order195.940.00%
Robbery113.640.00%
Shoplifting92.110.00%
Vehicle crime71.720.00%
Drugs61.340.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

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 person62.11-88.68%
Other theft31.15-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-96.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5753.997.55%
Other theft5710.91-24.00%
Theft from the person5310.9110.42%
Violence and sexual offences5010.1516.28%
Vehicle crime129.5720.00%
Burglary122.3050.00%
Robbery102.3042.86%
Bicycle theft91.91-25.00%
Drugs61.72-33.33%
Public order51.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-71.43%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7557.44-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour5314.3612.77%
Theft from the person4810.15-9.43%
Violence and sexual offences439.1930.30%
Public order158.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.87133.33%
Bicycle theft122.680.00%
Vehicle crime102.30100.00%
Drugs91.910.00%
Burglary81.7214.29%
Robbery71.53-41.67%
Shoplifting41.34-33.33%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10258.9713.33%
Theft from the person5319.5332.50%
Anti-social behaviour4710.15-25.40%
Violence and sexual offences339.00-10.81%
Public order156.3287.50%
Robbery122.8733.33%
Bicycle theft122.3050.00%
Drugs92.3080.00%
Burglary71.7240.00%
Shoplifting61.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.1525.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9057.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour6317.230.00%
Theft from the person4012.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences377.660.00%
Shoplifting187.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.450.00%
Robbery91.910.00%
Public order81.720.00%
Bicycle theft81.530.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Burglary50.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202451
April 202451
January 202457
December 202353
November 202347
October 202363

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202422
July 20242
April 202458
March 20243
January 202457
December 202375
November 2023102
October 202390

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
May 20241
April 202419
January 20245
December 202315
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 373 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202440
July 20242
May 20242
April 202462
March 20246
January 202453
December 202348
November 202353
October 202340

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 20235
October 20234

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
May 20241
April 202431
March 20242
January 202450
December 202343
November 202333
October 202337

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1H 9NA 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. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Chenies Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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