WC1H 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1H 9QU

WC1H 9QU, Camden has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.71 per 1,000 population. This WC1H 9QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1H postcode area, which has experienced 129 crimes and a crime rate of 18.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1H 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1H 9QU, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (925.00% increase)

WC1H 9QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19

WC1H 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5560.710.00%
Theft from the person5213.52550.00%
Violence and sexual offences4112.78925.00%
Other theft3010.08400.00%
Public order187.37260.00%
Robbery134.421200.00%
Burglary103.200.00%
Drugs82.46700.00%
Bicycle theft51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23150.00%
Shoplifting41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87.62-81.82%
Other theft61.97-80.00%
Public order51.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.23-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-93.75%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-92.86%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4438.84-61.40%
Other theft3010.82-64.71%
Violence and sexual offences287.37-62.67%
Drugs166.886.67%
Public order153.93-55.88%
Shoplifting143.69-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson53.44400.00%
Bicycle theft31.23-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.74-33.33%
Burglary10.49-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person114108.65216.67%
Other theft8528.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences7520.89141.94%
Anti-social behaviour5218.440.00%
Public order3412.7870.00%
Shoplifting198.365.56%
Drugs154.67114.29%
Robbery143.691300.00%
Burglary133.440.00%
Vehicle crime113.200.00%
Bicycle theft42.70300.00%
Possession of weapons30.9850.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3637.85-69.75%
Other theft348.85-80.79%
Violence and sexual offences318.36-69.00%
Public order207.62-37.50%
Shoplifting184.92-73.53%
Drugs74.42-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-75.00%
Other crime20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-92.86%
Robbery10.25-92.86%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft177157.32-11.94%
Theft from the person11943.5127.96%
Violence and sexual offences10029.2535.14%
Shoplifting6824.58106.06%
Anti-social behaviour6416.713.23%
Public order3215.73-13.51%
Vehicle crime147.8716.67%
Bicycle theft143.4416.67%
Robbery143.4416.67%
Burglary123.4420.00%
Drugs92.95-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.21-57.89%
Other crime51.97-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.23-20.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft201149.450.50%
Theft from the person9349.41-25.60%
Violence and sexual offences7422.867.25%
Anti-social behaviour6218.1912.73%
Public order3715.24-28.85%
Shoplifting339.09-13.16%
Drugs308.1187.50%
Criminal damage and arson197.3735.71%
Vehicle crime124.679.09%
Bicycle theft122.95-14.29%
Robbery122.95-42.86%
Burglary102.95-9.09%
Other crime82.46100.00%
Possession of weapons51.970.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft200156.099.29%
Theft from the person12549.1623.76%
Violence and sexual offences6930.73-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour5516.96-28.57%
Public order5213.5226.83%
Shoplifting3812.78-29.63%
Robbery219.3490.91%
Drugs165.16100.00%
Bicycle theft143.9355.56%
Criminal damage and arson143.4416.67%
Burglary113.4457.14%
Vehicle crime112.70175.00%
Possession of weapons52.700.00%
Other crime41.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft183147.48-6.15%
Theft from the person10144.9826.25%
Violence and sexual offences8424.8312.00%
Anti-social behaviour7720.656.94%
Shoplifting5418.9325.58%
Public order4113.2717.14%
Criminal damage and arson1210.08-14.29%
Robbery112.95-31.25%
Bicycle theft92.70-18.18%
Drugs82.21-50.00%
Burglary71.97-36.36%
Possession of weapons51.72400.00%
Other crime41.2333.33%
Vehicle crime40.98-20.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft195141.830.00%
Theft from the person8047.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences7519.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour7218.440.00%
Shoplifting4317.700.00%
Public order3510.570.00%
Robbery168.600.00%
Drugs163.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.930.00%
Burglary113.440.00%
Bicycle theft112.700.00%
Vehicle crime52.700.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 437 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
April 202452
January 202464
December 202362
November 202355
October 202377
September 202372

A total of 289 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20245
May 202415
April 202434
March 202420
January 202432
December 202337
November 202352
October 202341
September 202335

A total of 581 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20244
May 202428
April 202475
March 202431
January 2024100
December 202374
November 202369
October 202384
September 202375

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 202414
April 202419
March 202418
January 202468
December 202333
November 202338
October 202354
September 202343

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202414
December 202312
November 202321
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 1141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 114.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 20246
May 202430
April 202485
March 202434
January 2024177
December 2023201
November 2023200
October 2023183
September 2023195

A total of 772 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202452
July 20248
May 202444
April 2024114
March 202436
January 2024119
December 202393
November 2023125
October 2023101
September 202380

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20248
December 202319
November 202314
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 202416
April 202415
March 20247
January 20249
December 202330
November 202316
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Euston (Station)
    Total14
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Mortimer Market
    Total9
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Euston (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Doric Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Edith Neville Cottages
    Total7
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Euston Square
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Upper Woburn Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Euston Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grafton Place
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Duke'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Sandwich Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Torrington Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 30. Churchway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1