WC1N 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1EP

WC1N 1EP, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1EP 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 1EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1EP, encompassing approximately 5309 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 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

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

WC1N 1EP 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 theft20.940.00%
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 person20.94-97.18%
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 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7148.221083.33%
Anti-social behaviour4913.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences399.231850.00%
Other theft387.351166.67%
Vehicle crime127.160.00%
Public order112.260.00%
Shoplifting92.070.00%
Robbery81.700.00%
Drugs81.510.00%
Burglary51.510.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
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 person62.07500.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
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 person10.19-97.44%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4540.3132.35%
Theft from the person398.48-2.50%
Other theft397.35-30.36%
Violence and sexual offences347.35-10.53%
Burglary156.4015.38%
Public order102.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime91.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-33.33%
Robbery81.5133.33%
Bicycle theft31.51-25.00%
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 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5643.89-29.11%
Theft from the person4010.55-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences387.53-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour347.16-8.11%
Public order146.40-12.50%
Burglary132.6444.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.4533.33%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Robbery61.32100.00%
Drugs51.1325.00%
Bicycle theft40.94-42.86%
Shoplifting20.75-66.67%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7950.1041.07%
Violence and sexual offences4514.8812.50%
Theft from the person428.485.00%
Anti-social behaviour377.91-36.21%
Public order166.9723.08%
Criminal damage and arson93.01-25.00%
Burglary91.7012.50%
Bicycle theft71.7040.00%
Vehicle crime71.3216.67%
Shoplifting61.32200.00%
Drugs41.13-33.33%
Robbery30.75-40.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5847.65-6.45%
Other theft5610.92-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences4010.558.11%
Theft from the person407.53-13.04%
Public order137.538.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.459.09%
Burglary82.26-20.00%
Drugs61.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Robbery51.13-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.9425.00%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6852.74-6.85%
Anti-social behaviour6212.818.77%
Theft from the person4611.68-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences378.6619.35%
Public order126.979.09%
Criminal damage and arson112.2637.50%
Burglary102.07-33.33%
Drugs81.880.00%
Robbery81.5133.33%
Vehicle crime61.51-45.45%
Shoplifting41.13-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.75-55.56%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7355.94-15.12%
Theft from the person6013.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour5711.30-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences3110.74-20.51%
Burglary155.8436.36%
Vehicle crime112.83-54.17%
Public order112.07-15.38%
Bicycle theft92.07-25.00%
Drugs81.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.51-33.33%
Shoplifting71.51250.00%
Robbery61.32-14.29%
Other crime11.130.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8665.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour7616.200.00%
Theft from the person6014.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences3911.300.00%
Vehicle crime247.350.00%
Public order134.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.450.00%
Bicycle theft122.260.00%
Burglary112.260.00%
Robbery72.070.00%
Drugs51.320.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202438
March 20243
January 202439
December 202356
November 202379
October 202356
September 202368
August 202373
July 202386

A total of 409 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202471
March 20246
February 20241
January 202439
December 202340
November 202342
October 202340
September 202346
August 202360
July 202360

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202411
January 202410
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313
September 202312
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202434
December 202338
November 202345
October 202340
September 202337
August 202331
July 202339

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202449
January 202445
December 202334
November 202337
October 202358
September 202362
August 202357
July 202376

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236
August 202311
July 202324

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 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 20235
September 20234
August 20239
July 202312

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 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310
August 202315
July 202311

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.12 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 20239
October 202312
September 202311
August 20238
July 202312

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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