WC1N 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1EA

WC1N 1EA, Camden has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.73 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 82 crimes and a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1EA, encompassing approximately 5074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (1200.00% increase)

WC1N 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8

WC1N 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4531.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences358.870.00%
Theft from the person266.901200.00%
Other theft195.12850.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.740.00%
Public order71.380.00%
Bicycle theft51.380.00%
Burglary50.990.00%
Robbery40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%

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 theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 person20.99-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-93.10%
Public order10.39-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5442.17800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4510.640.00%
Other theft318.87933.33%
Violence and sexual offences296.111350.00%
Public order105.710.00%
Shoplifting101.970.00%
Drugs101.970.00%
Robbery61.970.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Burglary50.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 person62.17-81.25%
Other theft31.18-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.998.11%
Anti-social behaviour397.8844.44%
Other theft337.69-34.00%
Theft from the person326.50-30.43%
Burglary136.3118.18%
Vehicle crime122.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.36-16.67%
Public order81.97-33.33%
Robbery81.5860.00%
Bicycle theft51.5866.67%
Drugs30.99-62.50%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5044.14-23.08%
Theft from the person469.8524.32%
Violence and sexual offences379.07-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour277.29-22.86%
Criminal damage and arson125.3220.00%
Public order122.36-20.00%
Burglary112.3610.00%
Drugs82.17166.67%
Shoplifting61.580.00%
Robbery51.180.00%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Bicycle theft30.79-57.14%
Other crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6547.8944.44%
Violence and sexual offences4512.810.00%
Theft from the person378.875.71%
Anti-social behaviour357.29-25.53%
Public order156.9015.38%
Burglary102.9642.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.97-23.08%
Bicycle theft71.9775.00%
Shoplifting61.3850.00%
Robbery51.18150.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Drugs30.59-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4744.54-20.34%
Violence and sexual offences459.2628.57%
Other theft458.87-22.41%
Theft from the person358.87-5.41%
Criminal damage and arson136.908.33%
Public order132.568.33%
Burglary72.56-22.22%
Drugs61.38-14.29%
Shoplifting41.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Robbery20.59-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5949.860.00%
Other theft5811.630.00%
Theft from the person3711.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.900.00%
Public order122.360.00%
Robbery92.360.00%
Burglary91.770.00%
Drugs71.770.00%
Shoplifting61.380.00%
Bicycle theft51.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202440
December 202337
November 202345
October 202345
September 202335

A total of 277 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20242
May 20242
April 202454
March 20246
January 202432
December 202346
November 202337
October 202335
September 202337

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
April 202445
January 202439
December 202327
November 202335
October 202347
September 202359

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 306 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202433
December 202350
November 202365
October 202345
September 202358

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1