WC1N 1JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1JH

WC1N 1JH, Camden has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.22 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1JH 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 1JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1JH, encompassing approximately 2633 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 1JH area, explore the WC1N 1JH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WC1N 1JH area, visit the WC1N 1JH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-16.07% decrease)

WC1N 1JH 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 1JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6597.2285.71%
Other theft5224.68136.36%
Anti-social behaviour4719.75-16.07%
Violence and sexual offences3617.8520.00%
Public order1413.6775.00%
Vehicle crime115.32450.00%
Bicycle theft74.18133.33%
Drugs72.6675.00%
Shoplifting62.66200.00%
Robbery52.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-20.00%
Burglary21.52-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5669.500.00%
Theft from the person3521.271650.00%
Violence and sexual offences3013.290.00%
Other theft2211.391000.00%
Burglary108.350.00%
Public order83.800.00%
Robbery63.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Drugs41.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.520.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%

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 theft21.900.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 person21.90-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-93.94%
Public order10.76-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6698.361000.00%
Other theft5225.061633.33%
Anti-social behaviour5119.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences3319.371550.00%
Public order1912.530.00%
Robbery117.220.00%
Shoplifting84.180.00%
Vehicle crime63.040.00%
Burglary52.280.00%
Drugs31.900.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 person64.18-87.23%
Other theft32.28-93.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-96.08%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5799.509.62%
Violence and sexual offences5121.6527.50%
Theft from the person4719.37-4.08%
Other theft4517.85-18.18%
Burglary1317.0944.44%
Vehicle crime94.9450.00%
Robbery83.42-11.11%
Bicycle theft83.04-20.00%
Public order73.04-46.15%
Drugs62.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.28-61.54%
Other crime31.90200.00%
Possession of weapons21.14100.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55102.92-34.52%
Anti-social behaviour5220.8918.18%
Theft from the person4919.756.52%
Violence and sexual offences4018.6114.29%
Public order1315.19-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson134.9430.00%
Drugs104.9425.00%
Bicycle theft103.80-28.57%
Robbery93.80-10.00%
Burglary93.4280.00%
Vehicle crime63.4250.00%
Shoplifting32.280.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft84106.3423.53%
Theft from the person4631.904.55%
Anti-social behaviour4417.47-24.14%
Violence and sexual offences3516.71-18.60%
Public order1613.2977.78%
Bicycle theft146.0875.00%
Robbery105.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.800.00%
Drugs83.8060.00%
Burglary53.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.9033.33%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68101.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour5825.820.00%
Theft from the person4422.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences4316.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson1016.330.00%
Public order93.800.00%
Robbery83.420.00%
Bicycle theft83.040.00%
Burglary63.040.00%
Drugs52.280.00%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Possession of weapons21.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202456
April 202451
January 202457
December 202352
November 202344
October 202358

A total of 383 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202422
July 20242
April 202452
March 20243
January 202445
December 202355
November 202384
October 202368

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20241
April 202419
January 20247
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202466
March 20246
January 202447
December 202349
November 202346
October 202344

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202451
December 202340
November 202335
October 202343

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
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 1JH 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. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 25. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1