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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1AW

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1AW, Camden has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.82 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1AW 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 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1AW, encompassing approximately 4857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (127.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)

WC1N 1AW 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 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4642.8270.37%
Other theft419.47127.78%
Anti-social behaviour398.44-20.41%
Violence and sexual offences328.0323.08%
Public order126.5971.43%
Vehicle crime102.47900.00%
Bicycle theft62.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-28.57%
Shoplifting51.03150.00%
Drugs51.03150.00%
Robbery41.03-33.33%
Burglary30.82-62.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4931.910.00%
Theft from the person2710.091250.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.560.00%
Other theft185.35800.00%
Burglary83.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.650.00%
Public order71.440.00%
Robbery61.440.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 theft21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 person21.03-96.72%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-93.10%
Public order10.41-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6144.88916.67%
Anti-social behaviour4812.560.00%
Other theft349.881033.33%
Violence and sexual offences297.001350.00%
Public order135.970.00%
Robbery82.680.00%
Shoplifting81.650.00%
Burglary51.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 person62.26-85.00%
Other theft31.24-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4945.4922.50%
Violence and sexual offences4010.0937.93%
Theft from the person408.235.26%
Other theft338.23-26.67%
Burglary146.7916.67%
Vehicle crime112.88450.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.260.00%
Robbery71.85-22.22%
Drugs51.44-37.50%
Public order51.03-61.54%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4544.26-29.69%
Anti-social behaviour409.268.11%
Theft from the person388.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.82-14.71%
Public order135.9730.00%
Burglary122.6871.43%
Robbery92.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8512.50%
Drugs81.8533.33%
Bicycle theft61.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6447.558.47%
Theft from the person3813.172.70%
Anti-social behaviour377.82-31.48%
Violence and sexual offences347.62-8.11%
Bicycle theft107.00150.00%
Public order102.0611.11%
Robbery92.06125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.85-11.11%
Burglary71.650.00%
Drugs61.440.00%
Shoplifting41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5947.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour5412.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3711.120.00%
Theft from the person377.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.620.00%
Public order91.850.00%
Burglary71.850.00%
Drugs61.440.00%
Robbery41.240.00%
Bicycle theft40.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202418
July 20242
April 202434
March 20243
January 202433
December 202345
November 202364
October 202359

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202426
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202440
December 202329
November 202334
October 202337

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202449
April 202448
January 202449
December 202340
November 202337
October 202354

A total of 297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202427
July 20242
May 20242
April 202461
March 20246
January 202440
December 202338
November 202338
October 202337

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
May 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20245
January 202414
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
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 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
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 1AW 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. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1