WC1N 1HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1HP

WC1N 1HP, Camden has recorded a total of 275 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.66 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1HP 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 1HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1HP, encompassing approximately 2279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (72) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (180.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-11.76% decrease)

WC1N 1HP 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

WC1N 1HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72120.6684.62%
Other theft5931.59180.95%
Anti-social behaviour4525.89-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences3719.7442.31%
Public order1616.23100.00%
Vehicle crime117.02266.67%
Bicycle theft84.83100.00%
Drugs83.51100.00%
Shoplifting73.51250.00%
Robbery53.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Burglary31.76-70.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5178.100.00%
Theft from the person3922.381850.00%
Violence and sexual offences2617.110.00%
Other theft2111.41950.00%
Burglary109.210.00%
Public order84.390.00%
Robbery63.510.00%
Drugs42.630.00%
Bicycle theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%

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 theft22.190.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

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 person21.76-96.83%
Public order10.88-94.74%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63114.96950.00%
Other theft6027.641900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4526.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences3219.741500.00%
Public order1914.040.00%
Robbery118.340.00%
Shoplifting94.830.00%
Drugs73.950.00%
Vehicle crime73.070.00%
Burglary53.070.00%
Bicycle theft22.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%

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 person64.83-88.68%
Other theft32.63-94.92%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-96.08%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59125.92-19.18%
Anti-social behaviour5525.893.77%
Theft from the person5324.133.92%
Violence and sexual offences5123.2515.91%
Burglary1422.3875.00%
Vehicle crime116.1410.00%
Robbery94.8312.50%
Bicycle theft93.95-30.77%
Public order83.95-46.67%
Drugs63.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.63-61.54%
Other crime32.19200.00%
Shoplifting21.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73133.38-30.48%
Anti-social behaviour5332.0323.26%
Theft from the person5123.25-7.27%
Violence and sexual offences4422.3833.33%
Public order1519.310.00%
Bicycle theft136.588.33%
Criminal damage and arson135.7085.71%
Drugs105.7011.11%
Vehicle crime104.39100.00%
Robbery84.39-33.33%
Burglary83.5114.29%
Shoplifting43.51-33.33%
Other crime11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105136.0217.98%
Theft from the person5546.0730.95%
Anti-social behaviour4324.13-27.12%
Violence and sexual offences3318.87-19.51%
Public order1514.4887.50%
Robbery126.5833.33%
Bicycle theft125.2733.33%
Drugs95.2780.00%
Burglary73.9540.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.07-36.36%
Shoplifting63.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime52.630.00%
Other crime12.190.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89132.94-5.32%
Anti-social behaviour5939.05-13.24%
Theft from the person4225.89-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences4118.4328.12%
Shoplifting1817.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.9057.14%
Robbery94.83-43.75%
Bicycle theft93.9512.50%
Public order83.9514.29%
Drugs53.51-28.57%
Burglary52.19-54.55%
Vehicle crime52.19150.00%
Possession of weapons22.19100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft94136.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour6841.240.00%
Theft from the person4629.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences3220.180.00%
Robbery1614.040.00%
Burglary117.020.00%
Shoplifting94.830.00%
Bicycle theft83.950.00%
Public order73.510.00%
Drugs73.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.070.00%
Other crime23.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202451
April 202445
January 202455
December 202353
November 202343
October 202359
September 202368

A total of 565 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202421
July 20242
April 202460
March 20243
January 202459
December 202373
November 2023105
October 202389
September 202394

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 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 202315
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 431 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202439
July 20242
May 20242
April 202463
March 20246
January 202453
December 202351
November 202355
October 202342
September 202346

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 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
September 20232

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202451
December 202344
November 202333
October 202341
September 202332

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20245
January 202414
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 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
September 20239

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 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
September 20238

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 1HP 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