WC1N 1NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1NP

WC1N 1NP, Camden has recorded a total of 273 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.35 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1NP 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 1NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1NP, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (68) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (161.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-17.54% decrease)

WC1N 1NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19

WC1N 1NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6889.3578.95%
Other theft5522.26161.90%
Anti-social behaviour4718.00-17.54%
Violence and sexual offences3915.3825.81%
Public order1312.7662.50%
Vehicle crime114.25266.67%
Robbery83.60-20.00%
Drugs82.62100.00%
Shoplifting72.62250.00%
Bicycle theft72.29250.00%
Burglary52.29-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-37.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5763.170.00%
Theft from the person3818.661800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3112.440.00%
Other theft2110.15950.00%
Robbery106.870.00%
Burglary93.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.950.00%
Public order82.620.00%
Drugs42.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%

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 theft21.640.00%
Theft from the person20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.96-95.52%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-93.94%
Public order10.65-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6786.411016.67%
Anti-social behaviour5521.930.00%
Other theft5418.001700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3317.671550.00%
Public order1710.800.00%
Robbery105.560.00%
Shoplifting93.270.00%
Vehicle crime62.950.00%
Burglary61.960.00%
Drugs31.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

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 person63.60-85.37%
Other theft31.96-93.02%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-96.30%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6189.3527.08%
Violence and sexual offences5419.9754.29%
Other theft4317.67-29.51%
Theft from the person4114.07-6.82%
Burglary1213.4250.00%
Vehicle crime123.93140.00%
Robbery103.9325.00%
Public order93.27-47.06%
Drugs82.95-20.00%
Shoplifting72.62-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.29-41.67%
Bicycle theft42.29-42.86%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6189.35-32.22%
Anti-social behaviour4819.9714.29%
Theft from the person4415.714.76%
Violence and sexual offences3514.40-20.45%
Public order1711.466.25%
Shoplifting165.56-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson125.24100.00%
Drugs103.9342.86%
Robbery83.27-46.67%
Burglary82.6233.33%
Bicycle theft72.62-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9098.8421.62%
Violence and sexual offences4429.462.33%
Anti-social behaviour4214.40-26.32%
Theft from the person4213.7513.51%
Shoplifting1713.7554.55%
Public order165.5677.78%
Robbery155.2487.50%
Bicycle theft114.91120.00%
Drugs73.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.29-33.33%
Burglary61.96-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.9666.67%
Other crime11.640.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7489.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour5724.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences4318.660.00%
Theft from the person3714.070.00%
Shoplifting1112.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.600.00%
Public order92.950.00%
Robbery82.950.00%
Burglary72.620.00%
Drugs72.290.00%
Bicycle theft52.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202457
April 202455
January 202461
December 202348
November 202342
October 202357

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
May 20241
April 202417
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202410
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 348 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202438
July 20242
May 20243
April 202467
March 20246
January 202441
December 202344
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202454
December 202335
November 202344
October 202343

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 403 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202421
July 20242
April 202454
March 20243
January 202443
December 202361
November 202390
October 202374

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

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
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Duke'S Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1