WC1H 9PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9PY

WC1H 9PY, Camden has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9PY 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 9PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9PY, encompassing approximately 5506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (9) incidents (-76.32% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-92.45% decrease)

WC1H 9PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euston (Station) with total crimes: 15
  • Kings Cross (Station) with total crimes: 13
  • St Pancras International (Station) with total crimes: 12

WC1H 9PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order99.26-76.32%
Theft from the person91.63-85.71%
Other theft81.63-92.45%
Violence and sexual offences81.45-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-33.33%
Drugs30.73-88.46%
Robbery30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.54-96.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%

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 theft10671.37-36.14%
Shoplifting7519.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences6413.62-37.86%
Theft from the person6311.62-55.94%
Public order3811.44-32.14%
Drugs266.9036.84%
Criminal damage and arson64.72200.00%
Bicycle theft41.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.73-20.00%
Robbery30.73-82.35%
Other crime20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.36-77.78%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft166122.40110.13%
Theft from the person14330.15150.88%
Violence and sexual offences10325.9780.70%
Shoplifting7518.7027.12%
Public order5613.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour5510.170.00%
Drugs199.9946.15%
Robbery173.45750.00%
Vehicle crime103.090.00%
Bicycle theft101.82150.00%
Burglary91.82800.00%
Possession of weapons51.6366.67%
Other crime40.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%

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 theft7958.840.00%
Shoplifting5914.350.00%
Theft from the person5710.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences5710.355600.00%
Public order4010.350.00%
Drugs137.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Bicycle theft41.090.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-99.20%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 213 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft213137.11-21.11%
Violence and sexual offences12538.6837.36%
Theft from the person11322.709.71%
Shoplifting8920.52102.27%
Anti-social behaviour6416.16-20.00%
Public order4911.62-15.52%
Vehicle crime198.90-20.83%
Robbery183.450.00%
Drugs163.27-60.98%
Burglary142.9140.00%
Bicycle theft132.5418.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-52.38%
Other crime71.82-12.50%
Possession of weapons51.270.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 270 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft270142.373.45%
Theft from the person10349.03-24.26%
Violence and sexual offences9118.70-10.78%
Anti-social behaviour8016.53-11.11%
Public order5814.53-15.94%
Shoplifting4410.53-39.73%
Drugs417.9986.36%
Vehicle crime247.4514.29%
Criminal damage and arson214.3675.00%
Robbery183.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft113.27-15.38%
Burglary102.0042.86%
Other crime81.8214.29%
Possession of weapons51.45-16.67%

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 theft261153.6314.47%
Theft from the person13647.4027.10%
Violence and sexual offences10224.70-11.30%
Anti-social behaviour9018.5218.42%
Shoplifting7316.34-18.89%
Public order6913.2621.05%
Robbery2712.5380.00%
Drugs224.9010.00%
Vehicle crime214.00133.33%
Bicycle theft133.8144.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.36-20.00%
Burglary72.1840.00%
Other crime71.2740.00%
Possession of weapons61.27-14.29%

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 theft228137.65-8.06%
Violence and sexual offences11541.4019.79%
Theft from the person10720.8828.92%
Shoplifting9019.4380.00%
Anti-social behaviour7616.34-10.59%
Public order5713.8016.33%
Drugs2010.35-9.09%
Robbery153.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson152.720.00%
Vehicle crime92.72125.00%
Bicycle theft91.6350.00%
Possession of weapons71.63250.00%
Burglary51.27-50.00%
Other crime50.910.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft248126.945.53%
Violence and sexual offences9645.04-11.93%
Anti-social behaviour8517.437.59%
Theft from the person8315.440.00%
Shoplifting5015.076.38%
Public order499.084.26%
Robbery248.9041.18%
Drugs224.3615.79%
Criminal damage and arson154.0025.00%
Burglary102.72-28.57%
Bicycle theft61.82-40.00%
Other crime51.0925.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft235124.94-3.69%
Violence and sexual offences10942.68-3.54%
Theft from the person8319.79-24.55%
Anti-social behaviour7915.07-28.18%
Public order4714.35-7.84%
Shoplifting478.54-21.67%
Drugs198.540.00%
Robbery173.4588.89%
Burglary143.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.54-14.29%
Vehicle crime102.180.00%
Bicycle theft101.8211.11%
Other crime41.82-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.73-50.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 244 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft244140.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences11344.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11020.520.00%
Theft from the person11019.980.00%
Shoplifting6019.980.00%
Public order5110.900.00%
Drugs199.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.450.00%
Burglary142.540.00%
Vehicle crime102.540.00%
Robbery91.820.00%
Bicycle theft91.630.00%
Other crime71.630.00%
Possession of weapons41.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 202410
December 202321
November 202312
October 202315
September 202315
August 202312
July 202314

A total of 220 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202426
April 202419
March 202413
January 202416
December 202341
November 202322
October 202320
September 202322
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 2058 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 187.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 2024106
April 2024166
March 202479
January 2024213
December 2023270
November 2023261
October 2023228
September 2023248
August 2023235
July 2023244

A total of 523 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 202438
April 202456
March 202440
January 202449
December 202358
November 202369
October 202357
September 202349
August 202347
July 202351

A total of 153 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 202417
March 20242
January 202418
December 202318
November 202327
October 202315
September 202324
August 202317
July 20239

A total of 665 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202475
April 202475
March 202459
January 202489
December 202344
November 202373
October 202390
September 202350
August 202347
July 202360

A total of 1007 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 202463
April 2024143
March 202457
January 2024113
December 2023103
November 2023136
October 2023107
September 202383
August 202383
July 2023110

A total of 984 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 202464
April 2024103
March 202457
February 20241
January 2024125
December 202391
November 2023102
October 2023115
September 202396
August 2023109
July 2023113

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
January 202413
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 639 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202455
January 202464
December 202380
November 202390
October 202376
September 202385
August 202379
July 2023110

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202419
December 202324
November 202321
October 20239
September 20234
August 202310
July 202310

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Euston (Station)
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kings Cross (Station)
    Total13
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. St Pancras International (Station)
    Total12
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Euston (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1