WC1N 1DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1DG

WC1N 1DG, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.95 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 1DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1DG, encompassing approximately 5260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 1DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5

WC1N 1DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7046.001066.67%
Anti-social behaviour4413.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.361850.00%
Other theft387.411166.67%
Public order117.220.00%
Shoplifting92.090.00%
Robbery71.710.00%
Drugs71.330.00%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
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 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4741.8246.88%
Theft from the person448.9315.79%
Other theft398.36-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.41-2.70%
Burglary146.847.69%
Public order92.66-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.71-33.33%
Robbery81.5214.29%
Vehicle crime81.52300.00%
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 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5241.82-34.18%
Theft from the person389.88-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences377.22-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour327.03-8.57%
Public order146.08-12.50%
Burglary132.6644.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.4750.00%
Robbery72.28133.33%
Drugs51.3325.00%
Bicycle theft40.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7948.2836.21%
Theft from the person4215.025.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.987.89%
Anti-social behaviour357.79-33.96%
Public order166.6533.33%
Burglary93.0428.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.71-27.27%
Bicycle theft71.5275.00%
Shoplifting61.33200.00%
Drugs41.14-33.33%
Robbery30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5845.81-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour5311.02-10.17%
Theft from the person4010.07-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences387.608.57%
Public order127.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2810.00%
Burglary72.09-30.00%
Drugs61.33-25.00%
Robbery51.14-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6950.94-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour5913.120.00%
Theft from the person4411.21-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences358.369.38%
Public order126.659.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.2825.00%
Burglary101.90-33.33%
Drugs81.900.00%
Robbery81.5260.00%
Shoplifting41.52-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.76-50.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7555.31-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour5914.26-20.27%
Theft from the person5811.21-4.92%
Violence and sexual offences3211.02-23.81%
Burglary156.0825.00%
Public order112.85-8.33%
Bicycle theft82.09-33.33%
Drugs81.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.52-27.27%
Shoplifting71.52250.00%
Robbery51.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.95-60.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8563.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour7416.160.00%
Theft from the person6114.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4211.600.00%
Public order127.980.00%
Bicycle theft122.280.00%
Burglary122.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.280.00%
Vehicle crime102.090.00%
Robbery71.900.00%
Drugs51.330.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 500 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202438
March 20243
January 202439
December 202352
November 202379
October 202358
September 202369
August 202375
July 202385

A total of 408 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202470
March 20246
February 20241
January 202444
December 202338
November 202342
October 202340
September 202344
August 202358
July 202361

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 202312
September 202312
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202436
December 202337
November 202341
October 202338
September 202335
August 202332
July 202342

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202444
January 202447
December 202332
November 202335
October 202353
September 202359
August 202359
July 202374

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202310
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238
August 20238
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1