WC1N 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2AY

WC1N 2AY, Camden has recorded a total of 206 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.26 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2AY, encompassing approximately 4874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-21.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)

WC1N 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

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

WC1N 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4742.26-21.67%
Violence and sexual offences379.640.00%
Theft from the person357.5984.21%
Other theft267.18100.00%
Public order185.33125.00%
Burglary93.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.8533.33%
Shoplifting61.64100.00%
Vehicle crime61.23100.00%
Robbery51.2325.00%
Bicycle theft41.030.00%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Other crime10.820.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6034.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3712.310.00%
Theft from the person197.59850.00%
Other theft133.90550.00%
Public order82.670.00%
Burglary71.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Robbery41.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.820.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%

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 theft21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 person21.03-95.74%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-94.87%
Public order10.41-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5846.370.00%
Theft from the person4711.90683.33%
Violence and sexual offences399.641850.00%
Other theft288.00833.33%
Public order125.740.00%
Shoplifting102.460.00%
Drugs92.050.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Robbery61.230.00%
Bicycle theft41.230.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
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 person62.26-75.00%
Other theft31.23-89.66%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-95.35%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4340.4216.22%
Anti-social behaviour408.8217.65%
Other theft298.21-29.27%
Theft from the person245.95-41.46%
Burglary124.920.00%
Vehicle crime112.46120.00%
Public order102.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.05-23.08%
Robbery62.05100.00%
Bicycle theft51.23150.00%
Drugs31.03-66.67%
Other crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.41-60.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4144.52-25.45%
Theft from the person418.4128.12%
Violence and sexual offences378.41-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour347.59-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson136.9830.00%
Burglary122.6720.00%
Public order122.46-25.00%
Drugs92.46350.00%
Vehicle crime51.8525.00%
Shoplifting51.03-16.67%
Robbery31.03-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.41-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5547.3930.95%
Violence and sexual offences4411.28-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour379.03-24.49%
Theft from the person327.5918.52%
Public order166.5714.29%
Burglary103.28-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.05-28.57%
Bicycle theft72.0575.00%
Shoplifting61.4450.00%
Robbery51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime41.03-20.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs20.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4946.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences4510.050.00%
Other theft429.230.00%
Theft from the person278.620.00%
Public order145.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.870.00%
Burglary112.870.00%
Drugs62.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.230.00%
Bicycle theft41.030.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Robbery30.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202447
March 20246
January 202424
December 202341
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202437
May 20242
April 202439
March 20242
January 202443
December 202337
November 202344
October 202345

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20244
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202460
April 202458
January 202440
December 202334
November 202337
October 202349

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
May 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 20242
April 202428
March 20243
January 202429
December 202341
November 202355
October 202342

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Acton Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Compton Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1