WC1N 1RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 1RE

WC1N 1RE, Camden has recorded a total of 275 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 113.14 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 1RE 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 1RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 1RE, encompassing approximately 2430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (102.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (154.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-10.34% decrease)

WC1N 1RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19

WC1N 1RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71113.14102.86%
Other theft5629.21154.55%
Anti-social behaviour5223.04-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences3721.3932.14%
Public order1415.22100.00%
Vehicle crime115.76175.00%
Drugs84.53100.00%
Bicycle theft73.2975.00%
Shoplifting62.88200.00%
Robbery52.47-16.67%
Burglary42.06-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5876.520.00%
Theft from the person3523.861650.00%
Violence and sexual offences2814.400.00%
Other theft2211.521000.00%
Burglary119.050.00%
Public order74.530.00%
Robbery62.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.470.00%
Drugs42.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%

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 theft22.060.00%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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 person22.06-96.61%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-93.94%
Public order10.82-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59104.50883.33%
Other theft5324.271666.67%
Anti-social behaviour5121.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences3320.981550.00%
Public order2013.580.00%
Robbery118.230.00%
Shoplifting84.530.00%
Vehicle crime63.290.00%
Drugs52.470.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Bicycle theft22.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

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 person64.53-86.67%
Other theft32.47-94.12%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-96.36%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61116.4310.91%
Violence and sexual offences5525.1041.03%
Other theft5122.63-26.09%
Theft from the person4520.98-2.17%
Burglary1318.5162.50%
Vehicle crime135.3544.44%
Robbery85.350.00%
Public order83.29-46.67%
Bicycle theft83.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.29-41.67%
Drugs72.88-30.00%
Other crime42.88300.00%
Possession of weapons21.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.82-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69117.66-24.18%
Anti-social behaviour5528.3927.91%
Theft from the person4622.63-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences3918.930.00%
Public order1516.057.14%
Criminal damage and arson126.17140.00%
Drugs104.9411.11%
Bicycle theft104.11-23.08%
Vehicle crime94.1180.00%
Robbery83.70-27.27%
Burglary83.2933.33%
Shoplifting33.290.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91118.4912.35%
Theft from the person4837.4426.32%
Anti-social behaviour4319.75-27.12%
Violence and sexual offences3917.69-11.36%
Public order1416.0527.27%
Bicycle theft135.7685.71%
Robbery115.3537.50%
Drugs94.5328.57%
Burglary63.7020.00%
Vehicle crime52.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-54.55%
Shoplifting32.06-25.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81115.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour5933.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences4424.270.00%
Theft from the person3818.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1115.630.00%
Public order114.530.00%
Robbery84.530.00%
Drugs73.290.00%
Bicycle theft72.880.00%
Burglary52.880.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202458
April 202451
January 202461
December 202355
November 202343
October 202359

A total of 352 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202435
July 20242
May 20242
April 202459
March 20246
January 202445
December 202346
November 202348
October 202338

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202455
December 202339
November 202339
October 202344

A total of 428 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202422
July 20242
April 202453
March 20243
January 202451
December 202369
November 202391
October 202381

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
May 20241
April 202420
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20244
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 1RE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Grafton Place
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Byng Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 12. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Churchway
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mabledon Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Endsleigh Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Endsleigh Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A501
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
  • 28. Flaxman Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1