WC1N 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1LT

WC1N 1LT, Camden has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.12 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1LT, encompassing approximately 5070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (1650.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8

WC1N 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4634.120.00%
Theft from the person359.071650.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.900.00%
Other theft186.11800.00%
Burglary103.550.00%
Public order81.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.580.00%
Robbery71.380.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%

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 theft20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 person20.99-97.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-94.87%
Public order10.39-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7047.721066.67%
Anti-social behaviour4313.800.00%
Other theft398.481200.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.691850.00%
Public order127.690.00%
Shoplifting92.370.00%
Robbery71.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.380.00%
Burglary61.180.00%
Drugs51.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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 person62.17500.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.20-97.96%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5044.3738.89%
Theft from the person499.8622.50%
Violence and sexual offences379.66-2.63%
Other theft367.30-23.40%
Burglary137.100.00%
Vehicle crime102.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.97-33.33%
Robbery81.5814.29%
Public order81.58-38.46%
Bicycle theft21.58-66.67%
Drugs20.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4744.57-35.62%
Theft from the person409.27-6.98%
Violence and sexual offences387.89-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour367.492.86%
Burglary137.1062.50%
Public order132.56-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson122.5650.00%
Drugs82.3760.00%
Robbery71.5875.00%
Bicycle theft61.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Shoplifting20.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7349.5021.67%
Theft from the person4314.407.50%
Violence and sexual offences408.488.11%
Anti-social behaviour357.89-39.66%
Public order166.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.16-20.00%
Bicycle theft81.58100.00%
Burglary81.5814.29%
Shoplifting61.58200.00%
Drugs51.18-16.67%
Robbery40.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Other crime10.790.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6048.51-17.81%
Anti-social behaviour5811.83-15.94%
Theft from the person4011.44-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences377.892.78%
Public order127.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.370.00%
Burglary71.97-30.00%
Drugs61.38-33.33%
Robbery51.18-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7356.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour6914.400.00%
Theft from the person4613.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.070.00%
Public order127.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.370.00%
Burglary101.970.00%
Drugs91.970.00%
Robbery91.770.00%
Shoplifting41.770.00%
Bicycle theft40.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
April 202443
January 202450
December 202336
November 202335
October 202358
September 202369

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202470
March 20246
February 20241
January 202449
December 202340
November 202343
October 202340
September 202346

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202437
December 202338
November 202340
October 202337
September 202336

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20246
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 351 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202436
December 202347
November 202373
October 202360
September 202373

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 6. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Burton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A4200
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2