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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1JS

HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1JS, Camden has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.49 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 82 crimes and a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 1JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1JS, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 1JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14

HERBRAND STREET, WC1N 1JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5573.490.00%
Theft from the person3622.451700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2714.700.00%
Other theft2211.021000.00%
Burglary108.980.00%
Public order84.080.00%
Robbery63.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Drugs42.040.00%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%

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 theft22.040.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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 person21.63-96.77%
Public order10.82-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-96.97%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62104.11933.33%
Other theft5125.311600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4920.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences3320.011550.00%
Public order1813.470.00%
Robbery117.350.00%
Shoplifting84.490.00%
Vehicle crime73.270.00%
Drugs62.860.00%
Burglary52.450.00%
Bicycle theft22.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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 person64.49-87.23%
Other theft32.45-93.48%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-96.23%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56108.607.69%
Violence and sexual offences5322.8635.90%
Theft from the person4721.64-4.08%
Other theft4619.19-23.33%
Burglary1418.7855.56%
Vehicle crime95.7250.00%
Robbery83.670.00%
Public order83.27-42.86%
Bicycle theft83.27-20.00%
Drugs63.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-61.54%
Other crime32.04200.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60112.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour5224.5020.93%
Theft from the person4921.232.08%
Violence and sexual offences3920.0121.88%
Public order1415.92-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson135.7244.44%
Drugs105.3125.00%
Bicycle theft104.08-16.67%
Burglary94.0850.00%
Robbery83.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime63.2750.00%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90115.9515.38%
Theft from the person4836.7411.63%
Anti-social behaviour4319.60-24.56%
Violence and sexual offences3217.56-28.89%
Public order1613.0660.00%
Robbery126.5350.00%
Bicycle theft124.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.90-10.00%
Drugs83.6760.00%
Burglary63.270.00%
Vehicle crime42.4533.33%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78113.50-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour5731.85-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences4523.2745.16%
Theft from the person4318.37-4.44%
Criminal damage and arson1017.5625.00%
Public order104.0866.67%
Robbery84.08-46.67%
Bicycle theft83.2733.33%
Burglary63.27-53.85%
Drugs52.45-28.57%
Shoplifting32.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90122.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour6936.740.00%
Theft from the person4528.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences3118.370.00%
Robbery1512.660.00%
Burglary136.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.310.00%
Drugs73.270.00%
Public order62.860.00%
Bicycle theft62.450.00%
Shoplifting52.450.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202455
April 202449
January 202456
December 202352
November 202343
October 202357
September 202369

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
May 20241
April 202433
March 20242
January 202453
December 202339
November 202332
October 202345
September 202331

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 202418
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 340 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20242
May 20242
April 202462
March 20246
January 202447
December 202349
November 202348
October 202343
September 202345

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20245
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 442 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20242
April 202451
March 20243
January 202446
December 202360
November 202390
October 202378
September 202390

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Upper Woburn Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duke'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Sandwich Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whidborne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 29. Tonbridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Churchway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1