WC1N 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1EA

WC1N 1EA, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.99 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1EA 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 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 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 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

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

WC1N 1EA 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 theft20.990.00%
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 behaviour5949.8618.00%
Other theft5811.630.00%
Theft from the person3711.43-5.13%
Violence and sexual offences357.2916.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.9020.00%
Public order122.360.00%
Robbery92.3680.00%
Burglary91.77-35.71%
Drugs71.7716.67%
Shoplifting61.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft51.18-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.99-71.43%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5849.07-13.43%
Anti-social behaviour5011.430.00%
Theft from the person399.85-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences307.69-30.23%
Burglary145.9140.00%
Public order122.760.00%
Shoplifting102.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.97-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.97-30.00%
Bicycle theft71.38-30.00%
Drugs61.3820.00%
Robbery51.18-28.57%
Other crime10.990.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6754.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour5013.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences439.850.00%
Theft from the person428.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.280.00%
Public order122.560.00%
Burglary102.360.00%
Vehicle crime101.970.00%
Bicycle theft101.970.00%
Robbery71.970.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 412 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202433
December 202350
November 202365
October 202345
September 202358
August 202358
July 202367

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202454
March 20246
January 202432
December 202346
November 202337
October 202335
September 202337
August 202339
July 202342

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202440
December 202337
November 202345
October 202345
September 202335
August 202330
July 202343

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202445
January 202439
December 202327
November 202335
October 202347
September 202359
August 202350
July 202350

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 20236
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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