WC1N 1JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1JE

WC1N 1JE, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.06 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1JE 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 1JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1JE, encompassing approximately 4720 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 1JE Crime Hotspots

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

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

WC1N 1JE 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 theft21.060.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 person21.06-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-93.10%
Public order10.42-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6647.661000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4013.980.00%
Other theft378.471133.33%
Violence and sexual offences297.841350.00%
Vehicle crime146.140.00%
Public order102.970.00%
Shoplifting92.120.00%
Robbery71.910.00%
Burglary51.480.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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 person62.33500.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-97.87%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4743.6414.63%
Anti-social behaviour449.9633.33%
Other theft369.32-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences327.63-3.03%
Burglary136.788.33%
Vehicle crime92.7528.57%
Robbery71.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-40.00%
Public order61.27-45.45%
Bicycle theft31.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4645.33-36.99%
Theft from the person419.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.6910.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.9913.79%
Burglary126.9950.00%
Public order112.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.330.00%
Vehicle crime72.12-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.48-33.33%
Robbery61.2720.00%
Drugs51.2766.67%
Shoplifting21.06-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7349.5728.07%
Theft from the person4115.465.13%
Anti-social behaviour308.69-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences296.36-14.71%
Public order116.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.3342.86%
Bicycle theft92.1250.00%
Burglary81.9114.29%
Vehicle crime81.6960.00%
Shoplifting61.69200.00%
Robbery51.27-28.57%
Drugs31.06-25.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5749.36-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour5412.07-14.29%
Theft from the person3911.44-17.02%
Violence and sexual offences348.2613.33%
Public order97.2080.00%
Burglary71.91-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.480.00%
Robbery71.48-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.27-16.67%
Drugs41.0633.33%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7256.562.86%
Anti-social behaviour6315.2521.15%
Theft from the person4713.35-21.67%
Violence and sexual offences309.9615.38%
Burglary126.360.00%
Robbery82.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.6940.00%
Bicycle theft61.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.27-33.33%
Public order51.27-37.50%
Shoplifting41.06-33.33%
Drugs30.85-62.50%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7057.83-19.54%
Theft from the person6014.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour5212.71-36.59%
Violence and sexual offences2611.02-36.59%
Burglary125.510.00%
Bicycle theft102.540.00%
Vehicle crime92.12-62.50%
Drugs81.91166.67%
Public order81.69-20.00%
Shoplifting61.69200.00%
Robbery61.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-58.33%
Other crime11.060.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8774.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour8218.430.00%
Theft from the person6017.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences4112.710.00%
Vehicle crime248.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.080.00%
Burglary122.540.00%
Public order102.540.00%
Bicycle theft102.120.00%
Robbery62.120.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 483 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202437
March 20243
January 202436
December 202346
November 202373
October 202357
September 202372
August 202370
July 202387

A total of 412 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202466
March 20246
February 20241
January 202447
December 202341
November 202341
October 202339
September 202347
August 202360
July 202360

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202432
December 202333
November 202329
October 202334
September 202330
August 202326
July 202341

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202440
January 202444
December 202333
November 202330
October 202354
September 202363
August 202352
July 202382

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 202414
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236
August 20239
July 202324

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20236
July 20232

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202413
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 20237
August 20235
July 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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