WC1N 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1EA

WC1N 1EA, Camden has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.38 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1EA 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 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 Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (73.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)

WC1N 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4541.3873.08%
Anti-social behaviour418.87-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences368.082.86%
Other theft327.0968.42%
Public order206.31185.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.940.00%
Burglary61.3820.00%
Robbery61.1850.00%
Vehicle crime51.18150.00%
Shoplifting50.9966.67%
Drugs40.9933.33%
Bicycle theft20.79-60.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 behaviour4744.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences459.260.00%
Other theft458.870.00%
Theft from the person358.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.900.00%
Public order132.560.00%
Burglary72.560.00%
Drugs61.380.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313

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

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
July 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202433
December 202350
November 202365
October 202345

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202440
December 202337
November 202345
October 202345

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202445
April 202445
January 202439
December 202327
November 202335
October 202347

A total of 285 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202426
July 20242
May 20242
April 202454
March 20246
January 202432
December 202346
November 202337
October 202335

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

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 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 1EA 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. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 27. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1