HANDEL STREET, WC1N 1PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1PE

HANDEL STREET, WC1N 1PE, Camden has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.33 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1PE 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 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1PE, encompassing approximately 3761 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (73.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-19.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (46) incidents (119.05% increase)

WC1N 1PE 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

HANDEL STREET, WC1N 1PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5968.3373.53%
Anti-social behaviour5515.69-19.12%
Other theft4614.62119.05%
Violence and sexual offences3412.2313.33%
Public order149.04100.00%
Vehicle crime113.72450.00%
Robbery82.9214.29%
Shoplifting82.13300.00%
Bicycle theft72.13250.00%
Drugs71.86133.33%
Burglary41.86-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-55.56%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6851.580.00%
Theft from the person3418.081600.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.040.00%
Other theft217.98950.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.580.00%
Burglary92.390.00%
Robbery72.390.00%
Public order71.860.00%
Drugs31.860.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

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 theft21.330.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 person21.33-96.92%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-93.10%
Public order10.53-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6566.20983.33%
Anti-social behaviour5717.280.00%
Other theft4715.151466.67%
Violence and sexual offences2912.501350.00%
Public order147.710.00%
Robbery93.720.00%
Shoplifting92.390.00%
Vehicle crime62.390.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Drugs41.330.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 person62.92-86.05%
Other theft31.60-92.68%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-96.08%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6572.8530.00%
Violence and sexual offences5117.2850.00%
Theft from the person4313.567.50%
Other theft4111.43-25.45%
Vehicle crime1410.90250.00%
Burglary123.729.09%
Public order93.19-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.39-18.18%
Drugs82.39-11.11%
Robbery72.13-12.50%
Shoplifting71.86-56.25%
Bicycle theft31.86-50.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5569.13-38.20%
Anti-social behaviour5014.6213.64%
Theft from the person4013.29-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences3410.63-22.73%
Shoplifting169.04-5.88%
Public order144.25-6.67%
Burglary113.7283.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.9237.50%
Drugs92.9228.57%
Robbery82.39-38.46%
Bicycle theft62.13-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8980.0328.99%
Violence and sexual offences4423.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour4411.70-31.25%
Theft from the person4211.7013.51%
Shoplifting1711.1754.55%
Public order154.5250.00%
Robbery133.99160.00%
Bicycle theft113.46175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.92-20.00%
Drugs72.13-12.50%
Burglary61.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.6033.33%
Other crime11.060.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6973.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour6418.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences4417.020.00%
Theft from the person3711.700.00%
Shoplifting119.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.920.00%
Public order102.660.00%
Burglary82.660.00%
Drugs82.130.00%
Robbery52.130.00%
Bicycle theft41.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202468
April 202457
January 202465
December 202350
November 202344
October 202364

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
May 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202434
July 20242
May 20242
April 202465
March 20246
January 202443
December 202340
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 373 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202421
July 20242
April 202447
March 20243
January 202441
December 202355
November 202389
October 202369

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
May 20242
April 202429
March 20242
January 202451
December 202334
November 202344
October 202344

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20246
January 202414
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

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 1PE 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. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 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. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1