DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AA

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2AA, Camden has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.54 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AA 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 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2AA, encompassing approximately 3842 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 2AA area, explore the WC1N 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)

WC1N 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4845.54-7.69%
Theft from the person2912.49163.64%
Violence and sexual offences257.55-30.56%
Other theft186.51100.00%
Public order164.68220.00%
Burglary94.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3480.00%
Shoplifting52.34150.00%
Drugs51.3066.67%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Robbery30.78-25.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5236.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences3613.533500.00%
Theft from the person119.370.00%
Other theft92.860.00%
Burglary62.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order51.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-97.22%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5352.0570.97%
Theft from the person3913.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.152.86%
Other theft259.37-10.71%
Drugs106.51150.00%
Public order92.6012.50%
Shoplifting72.34250.00%
Bicycle theft61.8250.00%
Vehicle crime51.56-50.00%
Burglary41.30-55.56%
Robbery31.040.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.1119.23%
Other theft288.0712.00%
Theft from the person137.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime103.38100.00%
Burglary92.6012.50%
Public order82.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-27.27%
Bicycle theft42.08100.00%
Drugs41.04-50.00%
Robbery31.0450.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.81-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour267.29-7.14%
Theft from the person266.7713.04%
Other theft256.77-39.02%
Criminal damage and arson116.5137.50%
Burglary82.860.00%
Drugs82.08300.00%
Vehicle crime52.080.00%
Public order51.30-58.33%
Shoplifting41.30-33.33%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Robbery20.52-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4148.1413.89%
Violence and sexual offences3810.6752.00%
Anti-social behaviour289.89-28.21%
Theft from the person237.2935.29%
Public order125.999.09%
Burglary83.12-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-42.86%
Bicycle theft72.08133.33%
Shoplifting61.82100.00%
Vehicle crime51.56-16.67%
Robbery51.30400.00%
Drugs21.30-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3944.760.00%
Other theft3610.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences259.370.00%
Theft from the person176.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.420.00%
Public order113.640.00%
Burglary92.860.00%
Vehicle crime62.340.00%
Drugs51.560.00%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202411
April 202439
January 202413
December 202326
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202436
May 20241
April 202436
January 202435
December 202328
November 202338
October 202325

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202452
April 202453
January 202431
December 202326
November 202328
October 202339

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202425
January 202428
December 202325
November 202341
October 202336

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2