BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1AN

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AN, Camden has recorded a total of 231 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.48 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1AN 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 1AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1AN, encompassing approximately 4575 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (105.00% increase)

WC1N 1AN 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

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5350.4843.24%
Anti-social behaviour4811.58-5.88%
Other theft4110.49105.00%
Violence and sexual offences338.9622.22%
Public order147.2175.00%
Vehicle crime113.061000.00%
Bicycle theft72.40133.33%
Robbery61.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-37.50%
Shoplifting51.09150.00%
Drugs51.09150.00%
Burglary31.09-72.73%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5138.460.00%
Theft from the person3711.151750.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.090.00%
Other theft205.90900.00%
Burglary114.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.400.00%
Public order81.750.00%
Robbery61.750.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
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 person21.09-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-94.44%
Public order10.44-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7253.321100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4815.730.00%
Other theft3910.491200.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.521700.00%
Public order147.870.00%
Robbery93.060.00%
Shoplifting81.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Burglary51.310.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
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 person62.40500.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.22-97.92%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5151.5724.39%
Theft from the person4811.1511.63%
Violence and sexual offences4210.4923.53%
Other theft369.18-29.41%
Burglary147.870.00%
Vehicle crime103.06400.00%
Robbery92.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97-41.67%
Public order71.53-46.15%
Drugs41.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.87-57.14%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5152.01-32.00%
Theft from the person4311.154.88%
Anti-social behaviour419.40-4.65%
Violence and sexual offences348.96-2.86%
Burglary147.4375.00%
Public order133.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.8433.33%
Robbery92.620.00%
Drugs81.9733.33%
Bicycle theft71.75-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7556.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour4316.39-18.87%
Theft from the person419.40-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences358.96-7.89%
Public order137.6544.44%
Criminal damage and arson92.8428.57%
Robbery91.9728.57%
Bicycle theft91.9728.57%
Burglary81.9714.29%
Drugs61.7520.00%
Shoplifting61.31200.00%
Vehicle crime51.31150.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6053.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour5313.110.00%
Theft from the person4511.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.830.00%
Public order98.300.00%
Burglary71.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Robbery71.530.00%
Bicycle theft71.530.00%
Drugs51.530.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
May 20242
April 202436
March 20242
January 202442
December 202334
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202451
April 202448
January 202451
December 202341
November 202343
October 202353

A total of 327 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202420
July 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202436
December 202351
November 202375
October 202360

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20241
April 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 350 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202437
July 20242
May 20242
April 202472
March 20246
February 20241
January 202448
December 202343
November 202341
October 202345

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20245
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20236
October 20232

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 1AN 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    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. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1