WC1N 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1LY

WC1N 1LY, Camden has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.86 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1LY, encompassing approximately 5243 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (52) incidents (57.58% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

WC1N 1LY 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 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5243.8657.58%
Other theft429.92110.00%
Anti-social behaviour428.01-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences348.016.25%
Public order156.4887.50%
Vehicle crime142.86250.00%
Robbery72.67-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.14100.00%
Shoplifting51.14150.00%
Drugs40.9533.33%
Burglary30.76-70.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4833.950.00%
Theft from the person339.151550.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.290.00%
Other theft206.10900.00%
Burglary103.810.00%
Public order81.910.00%
Robbery81.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%

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 theft20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 person20.95-97.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-94.87%
Public order10.38-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7046.531066.67%
Anti-social behaviour4413.350.00%
Other theft398.391200.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.441850.00%
Public order117.440.00%
Shoplifting92.100.00%
Robbery71.720.00%
Drugs71.330.00%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Burglary61.140.00%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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 person62.10500.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.19-97.78%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4742.5346.88%
Theft from the person458.9618.42%
Other theft398.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences377.44-2.63%
Burglary147.067.69%
Vehicle crime92.67350.00%
Public order91.72-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.72-33.33%
Robbery81.5314.29%
Bicycle theft31.53-25.00%
Drugs20.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5242.34-35.00%
Theft from the person389.92-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences387.25-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour327.25-8.57%
Public order146.10-12.50%
Burglary132.6744.44%
Criminal damage and arson122.4850.00%
Robbery72.29133.33%
Drugs61.3350.00%
Bicycle theft41.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8048.6337.93%
Theft from the person4215.265.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.017.89%
Anti-social behaviour357.82-35.19%
Public order166.6723.08%
Burglary93.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.72-27.27%
Bicycle theft71.5375.00%
Shoplifting61.33200.00%
Drugs41.14-33.33%
Robbery30.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5846.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour5411.060.00%
Theft from the person4010.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.630.00%
Public order137.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.480.00%
Burglary72.100.00%
Drugs61.330.00%
Robbery51.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202420
July 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202439
December 202352
November 202380
October 202358

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202432
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202437
December 202338
November 202341
October 202338

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202448
April 202444
January 202447
December 202332
November 202335
October 202354

A total of 331 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202433
July 20242
May 20242
April 202470
March 20246
February 20241
January 202445
December 202338
November 202342
October 202340

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 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20246
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
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 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 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 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

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 1LY 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. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1