WC1N 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1BN

WC1N 1BN, Camden has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 91.60 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1BN 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 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1BN, encompassing approximately 3395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (79.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-23.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (180.95% increase)

WC1N 1BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20

WC1N 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7091.6079.49%
Anti-social behaviour6720.62-23.86%
Other theft5919.73180.95%
Violence and sexual offences4217.3816.67%
Public order1612.3777.78%
Vehicle crime114.71266.67%
Drugs103.24150.00%
Robbery82.95-20.00%
Shoplifting82.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.360.00%
Bicycle theft72.36250.00%
Burglary52.06-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8868.330.00%
Theft from the person3925.921850.00%
Violence and sexual offences3611.490.00%
Other theft2110.60950.00%
Robbery106.190.00%
Burglary102.950.00%
Public order92.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.650.00%
Drugs42.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

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 theft21.470.00%
Theft from the person20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%

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 person31.77-95.77%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-94.44%
Public order10.59-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7183.941083.33%
Anti-social behaviour6320.910.00%
Other theft5918.561866.67%
Violence and sexual offences3617.381700.00%
Public order1610.600.00%
Robbery104.710.00%
Shoplifting92.950.00%
Burglary72.650.00%
Vehicle crime62.060.00%
Drugs41.770.00%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

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 person63.24-86.05%
Other theft31.77-93.18%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-96.55%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7688.6511.76%
Violence and sexual offences5822.3845.00%
Other theft4417.08-32.31%
Theft from the person4312.960.00%
Vehicle crime1312.66160.00%
Burglary123.8333.33%
Public order103.53-41.18%
Robbery102.9511.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.95-35.71%
Drugs92.65-10.00%
Shoplifting72.65-56.25%
Bicycle theft52.06-16.67%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6889.5421.43%
Other theft6520.03-32.99%
Theft from the person4319.14-2.27%
Violence and sexual offences4012.66-25.93%
Public order1711.786.25%
Shoplifting165.01-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.71133.33%
Drugs104.1242.86%
Burglary92.9550.00%
Robbery92.65-43.75%
Bicycle theft62.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.770.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9798.6721.25%
Anti-social behaviour5628.57-23.29%
Violence and sexual offences5416.495.88%
Theft from the person4415.9010.00%
Shoplifting1712.9654.55%
Public order165.0177.78%
Robbery164.71128.57%
Bicycle theft104.71100.00%
Drugs72.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.06-50.00%
Burglary61.77-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.7725.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8091.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour7323.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences5121.500.00%
Theft from the person4015.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.780.00%
Shoplifting113.530.00%
Public order93.240.00%
Drugs82.650.00%
Burglary72.360.00%
Robbery72.060.00%
Bicycle theft52.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 430 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202421
July 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202444
December 202365
November 202397
October 202380

A total of 361 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202439
July 20242
May 20243
April 202471
March 20246
January 202443
December 202343
November 202344
October 202340

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202436
May 20242
April 202436
March 20242
January 202458
December 202340
November 202354
October 202351

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202488
April 202463
January 202476
December 202368
November 202356
October 202373

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
May 20241
April 202416
January 202410
December 202317
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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