MECKLENBURGH SQUARE, WC1N 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AD

MECKLENBURGH SQUARE, WC1N 2AD, Camden has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.27 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2AD, encompassing approximately 3757 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 2AD area, explore the WC1N 2AD 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 (-96.97% decrease)

WC1N 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mecklenburgh Place with total crimes: 1

MECKLENBURGH SQUARE, WC1N 2AD 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 offences10.27-96.97%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5753.5046.15%
Theft from the person3815.17192.31%
Violence and sexual offences3310.11-19.51%
Other theft268.788.33%
Public order106.9225.00%
Drugs102.66100.00%
Shoplifting72.66250.00%
Burglary51.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.33-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.33-20.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4146.3132.26%
Anti-social behaviour3910.9118.18%
Other theft2410.384.35%
Theft from the person136.39-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.46-8.33%
Vehicle crime112.93120.00%
Burglary102.9325.00%
Public order82.6633.33%
Bicycle theft52.13150.00%
Drugs51.33-50.00%
Robbery31.3350.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3343.656.45%
Violence and sexual offences318.78-31.11%
Theft from the person258.2519.05%
Other theft236.65-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson126.1250.00%
Drugs103.19400.00%
Burglary82.660.00%
Public order62.13-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Shoplifting41.33-33.33%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Robbery20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4550.5715.38%
Other theft3611.985.88%
Anti-social behaviour319.58-31.11%
Theft from the person218.2531.25%
Public order145.5927.27%
Criminal damage and arson83.73-52.94%
Burglary82.130.00%
Bicycle theft72.1375.00%
Shoplifting61.86100.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-16.67%
Robbery51.330.00%
Drugs21.33-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4550.8312.50%
Violence and sexual offences3911.9814.71%
Other theft3410.3813.33%
Criminal damage and arson179.0570.00%
Theft from the person164.52-33.33%
Public order114.26-15.38%
Burglary82.930.00%
Vehicle crime62.1320.00%
Drugs51.60-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.33100.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.80-25.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4048.718.11%
Violence and sexual offences3410.659.68%
Other theft309.05-9.09%
Theft from the person247.9814.29%
Public order136.3962.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.46-16.67%
Burglary82.66-52.94%
Drugs72.1316.67%
Robbery61.8650.00%
Vehicle crime51.600.00%
Shoplifting41.33-63.64%
Bicycle theft21.06-60.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3750.83-9.76%
Other theft339.8517.86%
Violence and sexual offences318.7810.71%
Theft from the person218.2510.53%
Burglary175.59142.86%
Criminal damage and arson124.5233.33%
Shoplifting113.19175.00%
Public order82.9314.29%
Drugs62.1350.00%
Vehicle crime51.60-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.3325.00%
Robbery41.33-33.33%
Other crime11.060.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4143.910.00%
Other theft2810.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.450.00%
Theft from the person197.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.060.00%
Burglary72.400.00%
Vehicle crime71.860.00%
Public order71.860.00%
Robbery61.860.00%
Drugs41.600.00%
Shoplifting41.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202433
January 202441
December 202331
November 202345
October 202339
September 202334
August 202331
July 202328

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202424
December 202323
November 202336
October 202334
September 202330
August 202333
July 202328

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202457
January 202439
December 202333
November 202331
October 202345
September 202340
August 202337
July 202341

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20238
August 202317
July 20237

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202311
September 202313
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202413
December 202325
November 202321
October 202316
September 202324
August 202321
July 202319

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 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
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 202311
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 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317
September 202310
August 202312
July 20239

Crime by Location in May 2024

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

  • 1. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1