WC1N 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AJ

WC1N 2AJ, Camden has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.07 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2AJ, encompassing approximately 3947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)

WC1N 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

WC1N 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7763.07-12.50%
Theft from the person3519.5052.17%
Violence and sexual offences358.87-10.26%
Other theft258.87127.27%
Vehicle crime176.33325.00%
Public order144.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.5522.22%
Burglary92.79-18.18%
Robbery72.2816.67%
Shoplifting71.77133.33%
Drugs61.77100.00%
Bicycle theft51.5266.67%
Other crime11.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8852.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences3922.290.00%
Theft from the person239.881050.00%
Burglary115.830.00%
Other theft112.79450.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.790.00%
Public order82.280.00%
Robbery62.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 theft21.270.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 person21.27-95.12%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-93.94%
Public order10.51-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7156.740.00%
Theft from the person4117.98583.33%
Violence and sexual offences3310.391550.00%
Other theft298.36866.67%
Public order137.350.00%
Shoplifting103.290.00%
Robbery72.530.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Burglary61.520.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 person62.79-73.91%
Other theft31.52-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-96.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6861.5517.24%
Violence and sexual offences5017.2256.25%
Other theft2712.67-32.50%
Theft from the person236.84-36.11%
Vehicle crime135.83116.67%
Burglary123.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0412.50%
Shoplifting92.28-52.63%
Drugs82.28-11.11%
Public order82.03-27.27%
Robbery72.0316.67%
Bicycle theft61.77200.00%
Other crime31.5250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5859.275.45%
Other theft4014.69-24.53%
Theft from the person3610.135.88%
Violence and sexual offences329.12-20.00%
Shoplifting198.11-5.00%
Public order114.8110.00%
Drugs92.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2814.29%
Vehicle crime62.0320.00%
Robbery61.52-40.00%
Burglary41.52-42.86%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5564.59-14.06%
Other theft5313.9326.19%
Violence and sexual offences4013.43-25.93%
Theft from the person3410.1336.00%
Shoplifting208.6153.85%
Robbery105.07150.00%
Public order102.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.53-41.67%
Burglary71.7716.67%
Bicycle theft71.77250.00%
Vehicle crime51.77-28.57%
Drugs51.27-44.44%
Possession of weapons11.27-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6464.09-9.86%
Violence and sexual offences5416.2142.11%
Other theft4213.68-16.00%
Theft from the person2510.64-34.21%
Shoplifting136.3330.00%
Public order123.2920.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.0420.00%
Drugs93.0450.00%
Vehicle crime72.2816.67%
Burglary61.77-40.00%
Robbery41.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7166.370.00%
Other theft5017.980.00%
Theft from the person3812.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.630.00%
Public order109.630.00%
Burglary102.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.530.00%
Robbery102.530.00%
Shoplifting102.530.00%
Vehicle crime62.530.00%
Drugs61.520.00%
Bicycle theft31.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 552 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202488
April 202471
January 202468
December 202358
November 202355
October 202364
September 202371

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 20246
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202411
July 20242
April 202429
March 20243
January 202427
December 202340
November 202353
October 202342
September 202350

A total of 265 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202441
March 20246
January 202423
December 202336
November 202334
October 202325
September 202338

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202439
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202450
December 202332
November 202340
October 202354
September 202338

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202410
January 20249
December 202319
November 202320
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Vehicle crime9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1