KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1NJ

KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NJ, Camden has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.23 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1NJ, encompassing approximately 2913 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-18.33% decrease)

WC1N 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 19

KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NJ 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 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6589.2385.71%
Other theft5122.31112.50%
Anti-social behaviour4917.50-18.33%
Violence and sexual offences3916.8239.29%
Public order1313.3862.50%
Vehicle crime124.46300.00%
Bicycle theft74.12133.33%
Drugs72.4075.00%
Shoplifting62.40200.00%
Robbery52.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-50.00%
Burglary21.37-81.82%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6065.890.00%
Theft from the person3520.591650.00%
Violence and sexual offences2812.010.00%
Other theft249.611100.00%
Burglary118.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.780.00%
Public order82.750.00%
Robbery62.750.00%
Drugs42.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%

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 theft21.720.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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 person21.72-97.01%
Violence and sexual offences20.69-93.94%
Public order10.69-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6787.861016.67%
Anti-social behaviour5322.990.00%
Other theft4818.191500.00%
Violence and sexual offences3316.471550.00%
Public order1911.330.00%
Robbery106.520.00%
Shoplifting83.430.00%
Vehicle crime52.750.00%
Burglary51.720.00%
Drugs31.720.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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 person63.78-86.36%
Other theft32.06-92.68%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-95.83%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6087.8615.38%
Violence and sexual offences4820.5926.32%
Theft from the person4416.470.00%
Other theft4115.10-18.00%
Burglary1314.0744.44%
Vehicle crime114.4683.33%
Robbery73.78-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.40-41.67%
Drugs72.40-22.22%
Public order72.40-46.15%
Bicycle theft52.40-37.50%
Other crime31.72200.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5287.5213.04%
Other theft5017.85-41.86%
Theft from the person4417.16-6.38%
Violence and sexual offences3815.10-7.32%
Public order1313.04-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.4633.33%
Robbery94.12-10.00%
Drugs93.0928.57%
Burglary93.0980.00%
Bicycle theft83.09-27.27%
Vehicle crime62.7550.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8697.8128.36%
Theft from the person4729.5211.90%
Anti-social behaviour4616.13-26.98%
Violence and sexual offences4115.79-10.87%
Public order1514.0750.00%
Bicycle theft115.1557.14%
Robbery103.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.43-10.00%
Drugs73.090.00%
Burglary52.40-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6793.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour6322.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences4621.620.00%
Theft from the person4215.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.410.00%
Public order103.430.00%
Burglary73.430.00%
Drugs72.400.00%
Bicycle theft72.400.00%
Robbery62.400.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202448
December 202338
November 202341
October 202346

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202460
April 202453
January 202460
December 202352
November 202346
October 202363

A total of 354 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20246
January 202444
December 202344
November 202347
October 202342

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202424
July 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202441
December 202350
November 202386
October 202367

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
May 20241
April 202419
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
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 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

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 1NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 12. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1