HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1BG

HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BG, Camden has recorded a total of 349 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.23 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1BG 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 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1BG, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (88) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-23.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (204.76% increase)

WC1N 1BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crestfield Street with total crimes: 41
  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20

HUNTER STREET, WC1N 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88114.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour6728.80-23.86%
Other theft6421.93204.76%
Violence and sexual offences4820.9517.07%
Public order1915.7190.00%
Vehicle crime136.22333.33%
Drugs104.25150.00%
Robbery103.270.00%
Shoplifting103.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2714.29%
Bicycle theft72.62133.33%
Burglary52.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8879.530.00%
Theft from the person4428.801366.67%
Violence and sexual offences4114.400.00%
Other theft2113.42950.00%
Public order106.870.00%
Robbery103.270.00%
Burglary103.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Drugs42.290.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.960.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.96-96.20%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-95.00%
Public order10.65-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7999.831216.67%
Other theft6525.862066.67%
Anti-social behaviour6221.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences4020.291900.00%
Public order1613.090.00%
Robbery115.240.00%
Shoplifting103.600.00%
Vehicle crime73.270.00%
Burglary72.290.00%
Drugs42.290.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

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 person63.60-89.09%
Other theft31.96-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-96.72%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75108.018.70%
Violence and sexual offences6124.5552.50%
Theft from the person5519.97-3.51%
Other theft5418.00-29.87%
Vehicle crime1417.6775.00%
Robbery134.5830.00%
Burglary124.2550.00%
Public order103.93-47.37%
Drugs93.27-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.95-46.67%
Shoplifting72.62-56.25%
Bicycle theft62.29-25.00%
Other crime41.96300.00%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77111.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour6925.2025.45%
Theft from the person5722.585.56%
Violence and sexual offences4018.66-25.93%
Public order1913.095.56%
Shoplifting166.22-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson155.24150.00%
Drugs114.9157.14%
Robbery103.60-41.18%
Bicycle theft83.27-27.27%
Burglary82.6233.33%
Vehicle crime82.62-52.94%
Other crime12.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft110122.0818.28%
Anti-social behaviour5536.00-21.43%
Theft from the person5418.0022.73%
Violence and sexual offences5417.670.00%
Public order1817.6750.00%
Robbery175.8941.67%
Shoplifting175.5641.67%
Vehicle crime175.56183.33%
Bicycle theft115.5683.33%
Drugs73.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.29-40.00%
Burglary61.96-25.00%
Other crime11.960.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft93109.97-14.68%
Anti-social behaviour7030.44-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences5422.9112.50%
Theft from the person4417.67-15.38%
Robbery1214.40-29.41%
Shoplifting123.9333.33%
Public order123.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.930.00%
Burglary83.27-42.86%
Drugs72.62-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.29100.00%
Bicycle theft61.9650.00%
Possession of weapons21.960.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109121.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour8535.680.00%
Theft from the person5227.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences4817.020.00%
Robbery1715.710.00%
Burglary145.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.580.00%
Drugs103.270.00%
Shoplifting93.270.00%
Public order82.950.00%
Bicycle theft42.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 598 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202421
July 20242
April 202465
March 20243
January 202454
December 202377
November 2023110
October 202393
September 2023109

A total of 485 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202444
July 20243
May 20243
April 202479
March 20246
January 202455
December 202357
November 202354
October 202344
September 202352

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202441
May 20242
April 202440
March 20242
January 202461
December 202340
November 202354
October 202354
September 202348

A total of 571 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202488
April 202462
January 202475
December 202369
November 202355
October 202370
September 202385

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
May 20241
April 202416
January 202410
December 202319
November 202318
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202411
January 202413
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 202317
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 202317
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20248
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crestfield Street
    Total41
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 15. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1