WC1N 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1JL

WC1N 1JL, Camden has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.21 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1JL, encompassing approximately 4952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

WC1N 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4943.2144.12%
Other theft389.89111.11%
Anti-social behaviour357.67-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences347.0717.24%
Public order156.8787.50%
Vehicle crime143.03366.67%
Robbery72.830.00%
Bicycle theft61.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.21-28.57%
Shoplifting51.01150.00%
Drugs41.0133.33%
Burglary20.81-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4534.130.00%
Theft from the person349.091600.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.870.00%
Other theft185.86800.00%
Burglary103.630.00%
Public order82.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.620.00%
Robbery71.410.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%

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 theft21.010.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 person21.01-96.92%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-94.87%
Public order10.40-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6546.44983.33%
Anti-social behaviour4113.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences398.281850.00%
Other theft367.881100.00%
Public order117.270.00%
Shoplifting92.220.00%
Robbery71.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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 person62.22500.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.20-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4842.8129.73%
Anti-social behaviour469.6939.39%
Other theft369.29-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.27-18.42%
Burglary136.268.33%
Vehicle crime92.63350.00%
Robbery81.8214.29%
Public order81.62-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-36.36%
Bicycle theft21.41-66.67%
Drugs20.40-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4543.41-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences389.092.70%
Theft from the person377.67-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour337.476.45%
Public order136.66-18.75%
Burglary122.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.4237.50%
Robbery72.2275.00%
Drugs71.4175.00%
Bicycle theft61.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Shoplifting20.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7047.8618.64%
Theft from the person4014.148.11%
Violence and sexual offences378.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.47-40.38%
Public order166.2645.45%
Criminal damage and arson83.230.00%
Bicycle theft81.62100.00%
Burglary81.6214.29%
Shoplifting61.62200.00%
Robbery41.21-20.00%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Other crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5946.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5211.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences3710.500.00%
Theft from the person377.470.00%
Public order117.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.220.00%
Burglary71.620.00%
Drugs51.410.00%
Robbery51.010.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202431
December 202338
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202445
April 202441
January 202446
December 202333
November 202331
October 202352

A total of 321 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 20242
May 20242
April 202465
March 20246
February 20241
January 202448
December 202337
November 202340
October 202337

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 307 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202418
July 20242
April 202436
March 20243
January 202436
December 202345
November 202370
October 202359

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 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 202312
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Vehicle crime7
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Compton Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Judd Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1