WC1N 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AP

WC1N 2AP, Camden has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.90 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2AP, encompassing approximately 4655 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)

WC1N 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 12

WC1N 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5847.90-9.38%
Theft from the person3612.4656.52%
Violence and sexual offences357.73-7.89%
Other theft277.52170.00%
Public order175.80142.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.6514.29%
Burglary81.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.72100.00%
Robbery71.7216.67%
Shoplifting71.50133.33%
Drugs61.5050.00%
Bicycle theft51.2925.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6438.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences3813.750.00%
Theft from the person238.161050.00%
Burglary104.940.00%
Other theft102.15400.00%
Public order72.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.500.00%
Robbery61.500.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Bicycle theft40.860.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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 theft21.070.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 person21.07-95.35%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-94.87%
Public order10.43-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6349.410.00%
Theft from the person4313.53616.67%
Violence and sexual offences399.241850.00%
Other theft318.38933.33%
Public order146.660.00%
Shoplifting103.010.00%
Robbery72.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.500.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Bicycle theft41.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 person62.36-73.91%
Other theft31.29-88.46%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-95.74%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5147.6930.77%
Violence and sexual offences4710.9634.29%
Other theft2610.10-33.33%
Theft from the person235.59-37.84%
Burglary124.94140.00%
Vehicle crime122.58140.00%
Public order102.58-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.15-10.00%
Shoplifting91.93-47.06%
Robbery71.9340.00%
Drugs71.50-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.50200.00%
Other crime31.2950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3947.47-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour398.385.41%
Theft from the person378.388.82%
Violence and sexual offences357.95-18.60%
Shoplifting177.52-15.00%
Public order133.65-13.33%
Drugs112.79120.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.36100.00%
Vehicle crime52.150.00%
Burglary51.07-44.44%
Robbery51.07-44.44%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5452.6317.39%
Violence and sexual offences4311.60-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour379.24-31.48%
Theft from the person347.9530.77%
Shoplifting207.3053.85%
Public order154.3015.38%
Robbery93.22125.00%
Burglary91.9350.00%
Bicycle theft71.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-64.29%
Vehicle crime51.07-16.67%
Drugs51.07-44.44%
Possession of weapons11.07-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5451.990.00%
Other theft4611.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences449.880.00%
Theft from the person269.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.590.00%
Shoplifting133.010.00%
Public order132.790.00%
Drugs92.790.00%
Burglary61.930.00%
Vehicle crime61.290.00%
Robbery41.290.00%
Possession of weapons40.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202410
July 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202426
December 202339
November 202354
October 202346

A total of 232 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
July 20242
May 20242
April 202443
March 20246
January 202423
December 202337
November 202334
October 202326

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202438
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202447
December 202335
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202464
April 202463
January 202451
December 202339
November 202337
October 202354

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
May 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 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 202317
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1