WC1N 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1AF

WC1N 1AF, Camden has recorded a total of 215 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.94 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 104 crimes and a crime rate of 19.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1AF, encompassing approximately 4580 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 1AF area, explore the WC1N 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (121.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WC1N 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 12

WC1N 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4846.9477.78%
Other theft4210.48121.05%
Anti-social behaviour409.17-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences338.7332.00%
Public order127.2071.43%
Vehicle crime112.621000.00%
Drugs72.40133.33%
Bicycle theft61.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-28.57%
Shoplifting51.09150.00%
Robbery41.09-33.33%
Burglary20.87-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4833.840.00%
Theft from the person2710.481250.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.890.00%
Other theft195.46850.00%
Burglary84.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.750.00%
Public order71.530.00%
Robbery61.530.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 theft21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.09-96.77%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-93.10%
Public order10.44-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6248.90933.33%
Anti-social behaviour4813.530.00%
Other theft3610.481100.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.861350.00%
Public order146.330.00%
Robbery93.060.00%
Shoplifting81.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Burglary51.090.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 person62.40-86.36%
Other theft31.31-91.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5150.6521.43%
Theft from the person4411.1315.79%
Violence and sexual offences409.6133.33%
Other theft368.73-25.00%
Burglary147.8616.67%
Vehicle crime113.06266.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.40-25.00%
Robbery71.96-22.22%
Public order71.53-46.15%
Drugs51.53-44.44%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4849.77-34.25%
Anti-social behaviour4210.485.00%
Theft from the person389.17-7.32%
Violence and sexual offences308.30-11.76%
Public order136.5530.00%
Burglary122.8471.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.6250.00%
Robbery92.62-10.00%
Drugs91.9650.00%
Bicycle theft81.96-27.27%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7354.1414.06%
Theft from the person4115.945.13%
Anti-social behaviour408.95-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences348.73-10.53%
Bicycle theft117.42120.00%
Robbery102.40100.00%
Public order102.1811.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.18-11.11%
Burglary71.750.00%
Drugs61.530.00%
Shoplifting41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6452.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour5413.970.00%
Theft from the person3911.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.300.00%
Public order91.960.00%
Burglary71.960.00%
Drugs61.530.00%
Robbery51.310.00%
Bicycle theft51.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202419
July 20242
April 202436
March 20243
January 202436
December 202348
November 202373
October 202364

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202440
December 202330
November 202334
October 202338

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202448
April 202448
January 202451
December 202342
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 309 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202427
July 20242
May 20242
April 202462
March 20246
January 202444
December 202338
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
May 20241
April 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20245
January 202414
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1