BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1NX

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1NX, Camden has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.09 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1NX 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 1NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1NX, encompassing approximately 3994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-19.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (48) incidents (118.18% increase)

WC1N 1NX 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
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6062.0976.47%
Anti-social behaviour4915.02-19.67%
Other theft4812.27118.18%
Violence and sexual offences3612.0228.57%
Vehicle crime129.01500.00%
Public order123.0050.00%
Drugs73.00133.33%
Shoplifting61.75200.00%
Bicycle theft61.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-37.50%
Robbery51.25-16.67%
Burglary21.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6146.560.00%
Theft from the person3415.271600.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.510.00%
Other theft227.011000.00%
Burglary105.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.500.00%
Public order82.000.00%
Robbery62.000.00%
Drugs31.500.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

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 theft21.250.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 person21.25-97.01%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-92.86%
Public order10.50-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6762.091016.67%
Anti-social behaviour5416.770.00%
Other theft4713.521466.67%
Violence and sexual offences2811.771300.00%
Public order147.010.00%
Robbery103.500.00%
Shoplifting92.500.00%
Vehicle crime52.250.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Drugs41.250.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 person62.75-86.67%
Other theft31.50-92.68%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-95.45%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6063.8427.66%
Theft from the person4515.027.14%
Violence and sexual offences4411.2729.41%
Other theft4111.02-28.07%
Burglary1410.26-6.67%
Vehicle crime133.50160.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.25-35.71%
Robbery72.25-30.00%
Drugs71.75-22.22%
Public order71.75-46.15%
Other crime31.75200.00%
Bicycle theft20.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5764.84-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour4714.274.44%
Theft from the person4211.77-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences3410.51-15.00%
Burglary158.51114.29%
Criminal damage and arson143.7640.00%
Public order133.50-7.14%
Robbery103.250.00%
Drugs92.5050.00%
Bicycle theft82.25-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.0025.00%
Shoplifting31.25-25.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9071.3526.76%
Anti-social behaviour4522.53-26.23%
Theft from the person4311.274.88%
Violence and sexual offences4010.76-11.11%
Public order1410.0155.56%
Bicycle theft113.50120.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.750.00%
Robbery102.50100.00%
Burglary72.500.00%
Drugs61.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Shoplifting41.00100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7166.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour6117.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences4515.270.00%
Theft from the person4111.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.260.00%
Public order92.500.00%
Burglary72.250.00%
Drugs61.750.00%
Robbery51.500.00%
Bicycle theft51.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202422
July 20242
April 202447
March 20243
January 202441
December 202357
November 202390
October 202371

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202428
May 20242
April 202428
March 20242
January 202444
December 202334
November 202340
October 202345

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202461
April 202454
January 202460
December 202347
November 202345
October 202361

A total of 342 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202434
July 20242
May 20242
April 202467
March 20246
January 202445
December 202342
November 202343
October 202341

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241
April 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 20245
January 202414
December 202315
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235

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 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

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 1NX 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. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 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