WC1N 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AF

WC1N 2AF, Camden has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.36 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2AF, encompassing approximately 3190 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (3900.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Percy Circus with total crimes: 12
  • Vernon Rise with total crimes: 10

WC1N 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7357.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences4022.883900.00%
Theft from the person1612.540.00%
Public order105.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.130.00%
Burglary82.820.00%
Robbery62.510.00%
Other theft61.880.00%
Drugs51.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-96.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7368.0237.74%
Theft from the person3922.88178.57%
Violence and sexual offences2912.22-43.14%
Other theft289.093.70%
Public order128.78100.00%
Drugs83.7633.33%
Shoplifting72.51-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.19-57.14%
Burglary51.88-50.00%
Robbery41.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.25-33.33%
Other crime21.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5366.7655.88%
Violence and sexual offences5116.6188.89%
Other theft2715.9935.00%
Vehicle crime148.46100.00%
Theft from the person144.39-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson104.390.00%
Burglary103.13100.00%
Shoplifting93.13-47.06%
Drugs62.82-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.88200.00%
Public order61.8820.00%
Robbery51.8825.00%
Other crime21.57-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3452.976.25%
Violence and sexual offences2710.66-27.03%
Theft from the person278.46-6.90%
Other theft208.46-47.37%
Shoplifting176.27-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.3342.86%
Vehicle crime73.1375.00%
Drugs72.19250.00%
Public order52.19-50.00%
Burglary51.57-37.50%
Robbery41.57-55.56%
Other crime31.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.94-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3863.9415.15%
Violence and sexual offences3711.91-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour3211.60-36.00%
Theft from the person2910.0381.25%
Shoplifting209.0966.67%
Public order106.270.00%
Robbery93.13125.00%
Burglary82.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.51-53.33%
Bicycle theft72.1940.00%
Vehicle crime42.19-42.86%
Drugs21.25-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5066.1431.58%
Violence and sexual offences4115.6736.67%
Other theft3312.856.45%
Theft from the person1610.34-51.52%
Criminal damage and arson155.0266.67%
Shoplifting124.7050.00%
Public order103.7625.00%
Burglary83.13-38.46%
Drugs72.5140.00%
Vehicle crime72.19-12.50%
Bicycle theft52.19150.00%
Robbery41.57-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3860.180.00%
Theft from the person3311.910.00%
Other theft3110.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.720.00%
Burglary139.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.070.00%
Public order82.820.00%
Vehicle crime82.510.00%
Shoplifting82.510.00%
Robbery72.510.00%
Drugs52.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
April 202473
January 202453
December 202334
November 202332
October 202350
September 202338

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
May 20241
April 202429
January 202451
December 202327
November 202337
October 202341
September 202330

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 174 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202439
January 202414
December 202327
November 202329
October 202316
September 202333

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 202414
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20249
December 202317
November 202320
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202428
January 202427
December 202320
November 202338
October 202333
September 202331

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Percy Circus
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vernon Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Argyle Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Margery Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Britannia Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Tankerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Acton Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Whidborne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1