WC1N 1DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1DE

WC1N 1DE, Camden has recorded a total of 246 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.63 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1DE 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 1DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1DE, encompassing approximately 5275 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

WC1N 1DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 1DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5446.6368.75%
Other theft4210.24110.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.96-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences337.5813.79%
Vehicle crime306.26400.00%
Public order165.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0316.67%
Robbery71.33-12.50%
Shoplifting51.33150.00%
Bicycle theft50.9566.67%
Drugs40.9533.33%
Burglary30.76-62.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4832.790.00%
Theft from the person329.101500.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.070.00%
Other theft205.50900.00%
Public order83.790.00%
Robbery81.520.00%
Burglary81.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%

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 person20.95-97.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-94.87%
Public order10.38-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7047.201066.67%
Anti-social behaviour4513.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.531850.00%
Other theft377.391133.33%
Vehicle crime127.010.00%
Public order112.270.00%
Shoplifting92.090.00%
Drugs81.710.00%
Robbery71.520.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
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 person62.09500.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.19-97.73%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4540.9432.35%
Theft from the person448.5315.79%
Other theft398.34-30.36%
Violence and sexual offences327.39-15.79%
Burglary146.077.69%
Public order102.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime91.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.71-33.33%
Robbery81.5214.29%
Bicycle theft31.52-25.00%
Drugs20.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5643.98-29.11%
Theft from the person3810.61-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.20-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour347.20-2.86%
Public order146.44-12.50%
Burglary132.6544.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.4633.33%
Robbery72.27133.33%
Vehicle crime71.330.00%
Drugs51.3325.00%
Bicycle theft40.95-42.86%
Shoplifting20.76-66.67%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7949.0936.21%
Violence and sexual offences4214.977.69%
Theft from the person407.96-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour357.58-36.36%
Public order166.6345.45%
Criminal damage and arson93.03-18.18%
Burglary91.7128.57%
Bicycle theft71.7140.00%
Vehicle crime71.3316.67%
Shoplifting61.33200.00%
Drugs41.14-33.33%
Robbery30.76-40.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5847.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour5510.990.00%
Theft from the person4110.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.390.00%
Public order112.090.00%
Burglary72.090.00%
Drugs61.330.00%
Vehicle crime61.140.00%
Robbery51.140.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202420
July 20242
April 202437
March 20243
January 202439
December 202356
November 202379
October 202358

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202432
December 202338
November 202342
October 202339

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202448
April 202445
January 202445
December 202334
November 202335
October 202355

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202432
July 20242
May 20242
April 202470
March 20246
February 20241
January 202444
December 202338
November 202340
October 202341

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 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 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20236
October 20232

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
January 202410
December 202314
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 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 1DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total45
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    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. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Compton Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1