WC1N 1DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1DN

WC1N 1DN, Camden has recorded a total of 225 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.84 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1DN 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 1DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1DN, encompassing approximately 5252 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-11.48% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Other theft: (37) incidents (105.56% increase)

WC1N 1DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 12

WC1N 1DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5442.84-11.48%
Theft from the person4310.2879.17%
Other theft378.19105.56%
Violence and sexual offences357.04-10.26%
Public order186.66200.00%
Vehicle crime73.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.330.00%
Shoplifting61.33100.00%
Burglary51.14-44.44%
Robbery50.9525.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-40.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6134.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences3911.610.00%
Theft from the person247.431100.00%
Other theft184.57800.00%
Burglary93.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.710.00%
Public order61.330.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Drugs40.950.00%
Robbery40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%

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 person20.95-96.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-94.74%
Public order10.38-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6046.650.00%
Theft from the person5611.42833.33%
Violence and sexual offences3810.661800.00%
Other theft337.241000.00%
Public order146.280.00%
Shoplifting102.670.00%
Robbery81.900.00%
Drugs81.520.00%
Burglary61.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 person62.09-80.65%
Other theft31.14-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4842.4623.08%
Violence and sexual offences469.1417.95%
Other theft348.76-30.61%
Theft from the person316.47-29.55%
Burglary145.9040.00%
Vehicle crime122.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.28-30.77%
Public order81.71-38.46%
Robbery71.5216.67%
Bicycle theft41.33100.00%
Drugs40.76-63.64%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4944.93-19.67%
Theft from the person449.337.32%
Violence and sexual offences398.38-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour397.43-11.36%
Criminal damage and arson137.4385.71%
Public order132.48-18.75%
Drugs112.4883.33%
Burglary102.090.00%
Robbery61.90-14.29%
Shoplifting41.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6149.3115.09%
Violence and sexual offences4911.61-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour449.33-25.42%
Theft from the person418.3828.12%
Public order167.8123.08%
Burglary103.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-46.15%
Bicycle theft71.33133.33%
Robbery71.3375.00%
Drugs61.330.00%
Shoplifting61.1450.00%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5947.410.00%
Other theft5311.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences5110.090.00%
Theft from the person329.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.090.00%
Public order132.480.00%
Drugs62.480.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202456
March 20246
January 202431
December 202344
November 202341
October 202332

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202439
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202446
December 202339
November 202349
October 202351

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20246
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
May 20241
April 202414
January 20248
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202418
July 20242
April 202433
March 20243
January 202434
December 202349
November 202361
October 202353

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202461
April 202460
January 202448
December 202339
November 202344
October 202359

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1