JOHN STREET, WC1N 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2BF

JOHN STREET, WC1N 2BF, Camden has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.84 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2BF, encompassing approximately 3656 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)

WC1N 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 9

JOHN STREET, WC1N 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3241.84-20.00%
Theft from the person328.75146.15%
Violence and sexual offences298.75-9.38%
Other theft197.9335.71%
Public order135.20333.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.5614.29%
Burglary52.190.00%
Drugs41.3733.33%
Bicycle theft41.0933.33%
Robbery41.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4035.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences3210.940.00%
Other theft148.750.00%
Theft from the person133.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.560.00%
Burglary51.910.00%
Robbery41.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3939.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour3010.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.202500.00%
Other theft187.110.00%
Drugs104.920.00%
Public order72.730.00%
Robbery31.910.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2634.46-13.33%
Other theft257.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour186.845.88%
Theft from the person144.92-48.15%
Public order83.8314.29%
Vehicle crime82.19166.67%
Burglary82.19-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-50.00%
Robbery51.3766.67%
Drugs31.37-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3042.39-26.83%
Violence and sexual offences308.20-16.67%
Theft from the person278.2022.73%
Anti-social behaviour177.38-15.00%
Burglary134.6518.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.5611.11%
Public order72.73-53.33%
Drugs71.91250.00%
Shoplifting41.91-20.00%
Robbery31.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4147.3136.67%
Violence and sexual offences3611.2133.33%
Theft from the person229.8529.41%
Anti-social behaviour206.02-47.37%
Public order155.4750.00%
Burglary114.1010.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.01-25.00%
Robbery52.46400.00%
Shoplifting51.3766.67%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Bicycle theft30.82-25.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3843.210.00%
Other theft3010.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.200.00%
Theft from the person177.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.650.00%
Burglary103.280.00%
Public order102.730.00%
Bicycle theft42.730.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202418
January 202425
December 202330
November 202341
October 202330

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
May 20241
April 202426
February 20241
January 202426
December 202330
November 202336
October 202327

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202440
April 202430
January 202418
December 202317
November 202320
October 202338

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
April 202439
January 202414
December 202327
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Pakenham Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Wren Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1