WC1N 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2DG

WC1N 2DG, Camden has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.94 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2DG, encompassing approximately 3604 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-35.19% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Race Track with total crimes: 13
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 13

WC1N 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3854.94123.53%
Anti-social behaviour3510.54-35.19%
Violence and sexual offences329.710.00%
Other theft288.8875.00%
Public order177.77325.00%
Shoplifting144.72180.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.8828.57%
Burglary62.50-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.6666.67%
Robbery51.390.00%
Drugs41.3933.33%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5443.285300.00%
Violence and sexual offences3214.983100.00%
Theft from the person178.880.00%
Other theft164.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.440.00%
Burglary71.940.00%
Robbery51.940.00%
Shoplifting51.390.00%
Public order41.39300.00%
Bicycle theft31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4449.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour3012.210.00%
Other theft268.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.210.00%
Shoplifting186.940.00%
Drugs104.990.00%
Public order92.77800.00%
Robbery72.500.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.83-92.31%
Burglary10.55-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3745.50-19.57%
Violence and sexual offences2610.27-33.33%
Theft from the person257.21-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour236.94-11.54%
Burglary96.38-43.75%
Robbery82.50300.00%
Public order82.22-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.22-41.67%
Vehicle crime71.9475.00%
Shoplifting51.940.00%
Drugs41.39-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4656.60-26.98%
Violence and sexual offences3912.765.41%
Theft from the person3410.8278.95%
Anti-social behaviour269.43-16.13%
Burglary167.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.4420.00%
Public order93.33-55.00%
Drugs72.50133.33%
Shoplifting51.94-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Robbery20.83-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6360.7765.79%
Violence and sexual offences3717.4827.59%
Anti-social behaviour3110.27-29.55%
Public order208.6066.67%
Theft from the person195.55-13.64%
Burglary125.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.33-23.08%
Shoplifting92.770.00%
Robbery62.50500.00%
Vehicle crime41.66100.00%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4452.160.00%
Other theft3812.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.540.00%
Theft from the person228.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.100.00%
Public order123.610.00%
Burglary103.330.00%
Shoplifting92.770.00%
Bicycle theft42.500.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
June 20241
April 202426
January 202437
December 202346
November 202363
October 202338

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202432
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
February 20242
January 202426
December 202339
November 202337
October 202329

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202454
July 20241
April 202430
January 202423
December 202326
November 202331
October 202344

A total of 199 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202417
April 202444
January 202425
December 202334
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202418
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1