HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1HJ

HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ, Camden has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.42 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1HJ, encompassing approximately 2308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (89.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (60) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-8.16% decrease)

WC1N 1HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19

HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74120.4289.74%
Other theft6032.06172.73%
Anti-social behaviour4525.99-8.16%
Violence and sexual offences3719.4942.31%
Public order1616.03100.00%
Vehicle crime116.93266.67%
Bicycle theft84.77100.00%
Drugs83.47100.00%
Shoplifting73.47250.00%
Robbery53.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-20.00%
Burglary31.73-72.73%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4977.540.00%
Theft from the person3921.231850.00%
Violence and sexual offences2616.890.00%
Other theft2211.261000.00%
Burglary119.530.00%
Public order84.770.00%
Robbery63.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.600.00%
Drugs42.170.00%
Bicycle theft41.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%

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 theft22.170.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.73-97.01%
Public order10.87-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67114.791016.67%
Other theft5929.021866.67%
Anti-social behaviour4525.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences3219.491500.00%
Public order1913.860.00%
Robbery118.230.00%
Shoplifting94.770.00%
Vehicle crime73.900.00%
Drugs63.030.00%
Burglary52.600.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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 person64.77-89.09%
Other theft32.60-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-96.15%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60123.89-17.81%
Theft from the person5525.997.84%
Anti-social behaviour5223.834.00%
Violence and sexual offences5222.5313.04%
Burglary1322.5344.44%
Vehicle crime115.6310.00%
Robbery94.7712.50%
Bicycle theft93.90-30.77%
Public order83.90-46.67%
Drugs63.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.60-71.43%
Other crime31.73200.00%
Shoplifting21.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73131.69-31.13%
Theft from the person5131.62-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour5022.0919.05%
Violence and sexual offences4621.6635.29%
Public order1519.93-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson146.5055.56%
Bicycle theft136.068.33%
Vehicle crime105.63100.00%
Drugs94.330.00%
Burglary93.9028.57%
Robbery83.90-38.46%
Shoplifting43.47-33.33%
Other crime11.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106137.7519.10%
Theft from the person5745.9229.55%
Anti-social behaviour4224.69-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences3418.19-22.73%
Public order1714.7388.89%
Robbery137.3644.44%
Bicycle theft125.6333.33%
Drugs95.2080.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.90-18.18%
Burglary73.9016.67%
Shoplifting63.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime52.600.00%
Other crime12.170.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89133.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour5738.550.00%
Theft from the person4424.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences4419.060.00%
Shoplifting1819.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.800.00%
Robbery94.770.00%
Public order93.900.00%
Bicycle theft93.900.00%
Burglary63.900.00%
Drugs52.600.00%
Vehicle crime52.170.00%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202449
April 202445
January 202452
December 202350
November 202342
October 202357

A total of 474 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202422
July 20242
April 202459
March 20243
January 202460
December 202373
November 2023106
October 202389

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20241
April 202419
January 20248
December 202315
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 397 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202439
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20246
January 202455
December 202351
November 202357
October 202344

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202452
December 202346
November 202334
October 202344

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 202314
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gower Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 15. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 27. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1