WC1N 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1AS

WC1N 1AS, Camden has recorded a total of 232 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.07 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1AS 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 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1AS, encompassing approximately 5264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (120.00% increase)

WC1N 1AS 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
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5044.0778.57%
Anti-social behaviour469.50-14.81%
Other theft448.74120.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.369.09%
Public order156.8487.50%
Vehicle crime102.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.90-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.1450.00%
Robbery61.14-25.00%
Shoplifting51.14150.00%
Burglary40.95-55.56%
Drugs40.7633.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5433.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences3310.260.00%
Theft from the person286.271300.00%
Other theft205.32900.00%
Burglary93.800.00%
Public order81.710.00%
Robbery81.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.520.00%
Bicycle theft41.330.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%

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 theft20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 person20.95-96.72%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-94.59%
Public order10.38-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6145.40916.67%
Anti-social behaviour5211.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences379.881750.00%
Other theft357.031066.67%
Public order116.650.00%
Shoplifting92.090.00%
Robbery81.710.00%
Drugs81.520.00%
Vehicle crime61.520.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 person62.09-85.37%
Other theft31.14-92.11%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-94.87%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5444.4535.00%
Theft from the person4110.2610.81%
Violence and sexual offences397.7914.71%
Other theft387.41-25.49%
Burglary167.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.04-8.33%
Vehicle crime92.09350.00%
Robbery81.7114.29%
Public order81.52-46.67%
Drugs41.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5142.93-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour409.692.56%
Theft from the person377.60-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences347.03-20.93%
Public order156.460.00%
Burglary122.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.2850.00%
Drugs82.28100.00%
Robbery71.5275.00%
Bicycle theft41.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7848.0632.20%
Violence and sexual offences4314.822.38%
Anti-social behaviour398.17-35.00%
Theft from the person387.415.56%
Public order157.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft81.52100.00%
Burglary81.520.00%
Robbery41.520.00%
Shoplifting40.76100.00%
Drugs40.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6047.490.00%
Other theft5911.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences4211.210.00%
Theft from the person367.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.840.00%
Public order122.280.00%
Burglary82.280.00%
Drugs61.520.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202420
July 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202438
December 202351
November 202378
October 202359

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202433
May 20242
April 202437
March 20242
January 202439
December 202334
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202454
April 202452
January 202454
December 202340
November 202339
October 202360

A total of 301 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202428
July 20242
May 20242
April 202461
March 20246
January 202441
December 202337
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 202416
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 1AS 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. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1