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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1QE

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1QE, Camden has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.46 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1QE, encompassing approximately 4575 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (1750.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 1QE 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
  • Tavistock Place with total crimes: 7

BRUNSWICK CENTRE, WC1N 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5138.460.00%
Theft from the person3711.151750.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.090.00%
Other theft205.90900.00%
Burglary114.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.400.00%
Public order81.750.00%
Robbery61.750.00%
Bicycle theft31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 theft21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 person21.09-97.22%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-94.44%
Public order10.44-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7253.321100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4815.730.00%
Other theft3910.491200.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.521700.00%
Public order147.870.00%
Robbery93.060.00%
Shoplifting81.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Burglary51.310.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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 person62.40500.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.660.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.22-97.92%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5151.5724.39%
Theft from the person4811.1511.63%
Violence and sexual offences4210.4923.53%
Other theft369.18-29.41%
Burglary147.870.00%
Vehicle crime103.06400.00%
Robbery92.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97-41.67%
Public order71.53-46.15%
Drugs41.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.87-57.14%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5152.01-32.00%
Theft from the person4311.154.88%
Anti-social behaviour419.40-4.65%
Violence and sexual offences348.96-2.86%
Burglary147.4375.00%
Public order133.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.8433.33%
Robbery92.620.00%
Drugs81.9733.33%
Bicycle theft71.75-22.22%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Shoplifting20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7556.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour4316.39-18.87%
Theft from the person419.40-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences358.96-7.89%
Public order137.6544.44%
Criminal damage and arson92.8428.57%
Robbery91.9728.57%
Bicycle theft91.9728.57%
Burglary81.9714.29%
Drugs61.7520.00%
Shoplifting61.31200.00%
Vehicle crime51.31150.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6053.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour5313.11-23.19%
Theft from the person4511.58-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.838.57%
Public order98.3050.00%
Burglary71.97-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson71.53-12.50%
Robbery71.53-46.15%
Bicycle theft71.5340.00%
Drugs51.53-37.50%
Shoplifting21.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8064.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour6917.480.00%
Theft from the person5015.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.930.00%
Burglary137.650.00%
Robbery132.840.00%
Drugs82.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.750.00%
Public order61.750.00%
Bicycle theft51.310.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
April 202448
January 202451
December 202341
November 202343
October 202353
September 202369

A total of 347 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20242
May 20242
April 202472
March 20246
February 20241
January 202448
December 202343
November 202341
October 202345
September 202350

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
May 20242
April 202436
March 20242
January 202442
December 202334
November 202335
October 202338
September 202335

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20245
January 202414
December 202314
November 20238
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
April 202439
March 20243
January 202436
December 202351
November 202375
October 202360
September 202380

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 1QE 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. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Upper Woburn Place
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Judd Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sandwich Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Whidborne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Tonbridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Burton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A4200
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1