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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AA

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2AA, Camden has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 population (July 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-97.22% decrease)

WC1N 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mecklenburgh Place with total crimes: 1

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour3944.765.41%
Other theft3610.1533.33%
Violence and sexual offences259.37-21.88%
Theft from the person176.51-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson144.4255.56%
Public order113.640.00%
Burglary92.8650.00%
Vehicle crime62.3450.00%
Drugs51.56-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Robbery10.78-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3742.9415.62%
Violence and sexual offences329.6318.52%
Other theft278.33-22.86%
Theft from the person197.030.00%
Public order114.9437.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.86-10.00%
Drugs72.3440.00%
Burglary61.82-57.14%
Robbery61.56100.00%
Vehicle crime41.56-33.33%
Shoplifting41.04-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.04-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3545.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.11-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences278.3312.50%
Theft from the person197.0311.76%
Burglary144.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.6425.00%
Shoplifting102.60150.00%
Public order82.6014.29%
Vehicle crime62.080.00%
Bicycle theft61.5650.00%
Drugs51.5625.00%
Robbery31.30-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3640.340.00%
Other theft289.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.290.00%
Theft from the person176.250.00%
Burglary104.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.600.00%
Public order72.080.00%
Robbery61.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.560.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202436
January 202435
December 202328
November 202338
October 202325
September 202332
August 202327
July 202324

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202453
January 202431
December 202326
November 202328
October 202339
September 202337
August 202332
July 202336

A total of 245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202425
January 202428
December 202325
November 202341
October 202336
September 202327
August 202335
July 202328

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202439
January 202413
December 202326
November 202323
October 202317
September 202319
August 202319
July 202317

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 202314
July 202310

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314
September 20239
August 202310
July 20238

Crime by Location in May 2024

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

  • 1. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1