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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1NL

KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NL, Camden has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.61 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1NL 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 1NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1NL, encompassing approximately 2810 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (1650.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 1NL 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

KENTON STREET, WC1N 1NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour6067.610.00%
Theft from the person3521.351650.00%
Violence and sexual offences2812.460.00%
Other theft239.961050.00%
Burglary118.180.00%
Public order83.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.850.00%
Robbery62.490.00%
Drugs42.140.00%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%

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 theft21.780.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 person21.78-96.97%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-93.94%
Public order10.71-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6690.391000.00%
Anti-social behaviour5223.490.00%
Other theft4818.511500.00%
Violence and sexual offences3317.081550.00%
Public order1911.740.00%
Robbery106.760.00%
Shoplifting83.560.00%
Vehicle crime52.850.00%
Burglary51.780.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 person63.91-86.36%
Other theft32.14-92.68%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-95.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6090.7515.38%
Violence and sexual offences4721.3527.03%
Theft from the person4416.730.00%
Other theft4115.66-18.00%
Burglary1314.5944.44%
Vehicle crime114.6383.33%
Robbery73.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.49-41.67%
Drugs72.49-22.22%
Public order72.49-46.15%
Bicycle theft52.49-37.50%
Other crime31.78200.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%

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 behaviour5290.3915.56%
Other theft5018.51-41.18%
Theft from the person4417.79-6.38%
Violence and sexual offences3715.66-9.76%
Public order1313.17-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson124.6333.33%
Robbery94.27-10.00%
Drugs93.2028.57%
Burglary93.2080.00%
Bicycle theft83.20-27.27%
Vehicle crime62.8550.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85100.3526.87%
Theft from the person4730.2511.90%
Anti-social behaviour4516.73-27.42%
Violence and sexual offences4116.01-10.87%
Public order1414.5940.00%
Bicycle theft114.9883.33%
Robbery103.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.56-10.00%
Drugs73.200.00%
Burglary52.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6796.44-23.86%
Anti-social behaviour6223.84-11.43%
Violence and sexual offences4622.0648.39%
Theft from the person4216.37-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson1014.9525.00%
Public order103.5642.86%
Burglary73.56-36.36%
Drugs72.49-12.50%
Robbery62.49-57.14%
Bicycle theft62.1450.00%
Shoplifting32.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88104.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour7031.320.00%
Theft from the person4424.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences3115.660.00%
Robbery1411.030.00%
Burglary114.980.00%
Drugs83.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.850.00%
Public order72.850.00%
Shoplifting52.490.00%
Bicycle theft41.780.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
April 202452
January 202460
December 202352
November 202345
October 202362
September 202370

A total of 332 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202466
March 20246
January 202444
December 202344
November 202347
October 202342
September 202344

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 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 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202447
December 202337
November 202341
October 202346
September 202331

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 202419
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310
September 20237

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 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 407 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20242
April 202448
March 20243
January 202441
December 202350
November 202385
October 202367
September 202388

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
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 1NL 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. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bidborough Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Upper Woburn Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Duke'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Whidborne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Robbery2