WC1H 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9PJ

WC1H 9PJ, Camden has recorded a total of 315 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.45 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9PJ, encompassing approximately 5298 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (76) incidents (68.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (146.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-1.72% decrease)

WC1H 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22

WC1H 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7659.4568.89%
Other theft6914.34146.43%
Anti-social behaviour5713.02-1.72%
Violence and sexual offences4810.7629.73%
Public order169.06-23.81%
Vehicle crime123.02100.00%
Drugs112.260.00%
Shoplifting72.0840.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3220.00%
Bicycle theft51.13-16.67%
Burglary40.94-66.67%
Robbery40.75-76.47%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5848.130.00%
Theft from the person4510.95400.00%
Violence and sexual offences378.49362.50%
Other theft286.98250.00%
Public order215.28133.33%
Robbery173.96466.67%
Burglary123.210.00%
Drugs112.26266.67%
Bicycle theft62.080.00%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Shoplifting51.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9425.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order99.63-76.32%
Theft from the person91.70-85.71%
Other theft81.70-92.45%
Violence and sexual offences81.51-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-33.33%
Drugs30.75-88.46%
Robbery30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.57-96.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10674.18-35.37%
Shoplifting7520.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences6414.16-37.86%
Theft from the person6312.08-55.94%
Public order3811.89-30.91%
Drugs267.1736.84%
Criminal damage and arson64.91200.00%
Bicycle theft41.13-55.56%
Possession of weapons40.75-20.00%
Robbery30.75-81.25%
Other crime20.57-50.00%
Burglary20.38-77.78%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft164126.27107.59%
Theft from the person14330.95150.88%
Violence and sexual offences10326.9980.70%
Shoplifting7519.4427.12%
Anti-social behaviour5514.160.00%
Public order5510.3837.50%
Drugs1910.3846.15%
Robbery163.59700.00%
Vehicle crime103.020.00%
Bicycle theft91.89125.00%
Burglary91.70800.00%
Possession of weapons51.7066.67%
Other crime40.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7961.150.00%
Shoplifting5914.910.00%
Theft from the person5711.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences5710.765600.00%
Public order4010.760.00%
Drugs137.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.450.00%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-99.19%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft213141.93-21.11%
Violence and sexual offences12440.2036.26%
Theft from the person11323.4010.78%
Shoplifting8921.33102.27%
Anti-social behaviour6416.80-20.00%
Public order4912.08-15.52%
Robbery189.250.00%
Vehicle crime183.40-25.00%
Drugs163.40-60.00%
Burglary143.0240.00%
Bicycle theft122.649.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.26-52.38%
Other crime71.89-12.50%
Possession of weapons51.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft270147.603.45%
Theft from the person10250.96-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences9119.25-10.78%
Anti-social behaviour8017.18-11.11%
Public order5815.10-15.94%
Shoplifting4410.95-39.73%
Drugs408.3081.82%
Vehicle crime247.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson214.5375.00%
Robbery183.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft113.40-15.38%
Burglary102.0842.86%
Other crime81.8914.29%
Possession of weapons51.51-16.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft261159.6714.47%
Theft from the person13649.2627.10%
Violence and sexual offences10225.67-11.30%
Anti-social behaviour9019.2518.42%
Shoplifting7316.99-18.89%
Public order6913.7821.05%
Robbery2713.0280.00%
Drugs225.1015.79%
Vehicle crime214.15133.33%
Bicycle theft133.9644.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.45-20.00%
Burglary72.2640.00%
Other crime71.3240.00%
Possession of weapons61.32-14.29%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft228142.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11543.030.00%
Theft from the person10721.710.00%
Shoplifting9020.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour7616.990.00%
Public order5714.340.00%
Drugs1910.760.00%
Robbery153.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.830.00%
Vehicle crime92.830.00%
Bicycle theft91.700.00%
Possession of weapons71.700.00%
Burglary51.320.00%
Other crime50.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 480 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202458
April 202455
January 202464
December 202380
November 202390
October 202376

A total of 1426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 142.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202428
July 20248
May 2024106
April 2024164
March 202479
January 2024213
December 2023270
November 2023261
October 2023228

A total of 412 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 20249
May 202438
April 202455
March 202440
January 202449
December 202358
November 202369
October 202357

A total of 851 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202445
July 20249
May 202463
April 2024143
March 202457
January 2024113
December 2023102
November 2023136
October 2023107

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202410
January 202418
December 202324
November 202321
October 20239

A total of 750 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202437
July 20248
May 202464
April 2024103
March 202457
February 20241
January 2024124
December 202391
November 2023102
October 2023115

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 202410
December 202321
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 520 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
May 202475
April 202475
March 202459
January 202489
December 202344
November 202373
October 202390

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 20243
May 20243
April 202416
March 20242
January 202418
December 202318
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 180 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20243
May 202426
April 202419
March 202413
January 202416
December 202340
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total15
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Doric Way
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ossulston Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Drummond Crescent
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 16. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Euston Square
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. London Euston
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 29. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1