NORTHINGTON STREET, WC1N 2JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2JJ

NORTHINGTON STREET, WC1N 2JJ, Camden has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.07 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2JJ, encompassing approximately 2996 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

WC1N 2JJ 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

NORTHINGTON STREET, WC1N 2JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4062.07-33.33%
Theft from the person3113.3555.00%
Violence and sexual offences3010.35-6.25%
Other theft2110.0150.00%
Public order157.01200.00%
Shoplifting155.01114.29%
Criminal damage and arson85.0133.33%
Burglary72.6716.67%
Robbery62.3420.00%
Bicycle theft42.000.00%
Drugs41.3333.33%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6055.075900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3220.021500.00%
Theft from the person2010.68900.00%
Other theft146.671300.00%
Shoplifting74.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.340.00%
Burglary62.000.00%
Robbery52.000.00%
Public order51.67400.00%
Bicycle theft41.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Drugs31.0050.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.00100.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.340.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.67-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-96.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-96.97%
Drugs10.33-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4866.75380.00%
Anti-social behaviour3316.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences2811.012700.00%
Shoplifting249.340.00%
Other theft238.010.00%
Drugs137.680.00%
Public order104.34900.00%
Robbery63.340.00%
Bicycle theft52.000.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.34-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.34-87.88%
Violence and sexual offences21.33-91.67%
Burglary10.67-90.91%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3350.39-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences2411.01-42.86%
Theft from the person238.01-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour207.685.26%
Burglary116.67-21.43%
Vehicle crime93.67125.00%
Public order63.00-14.29%
Shoplifting62.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.00-50.00%
Drugs51.67-28.57%
Robbery51.67150.00%
Bicycle theft31.670.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4264.74-20.75%
Violence and sexual offences4214.022.44%
Theft from the person3914.0230.00%
Anti-social behaviour1913.02-38.71%
Burglary146.3416.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.6711.11%
Drugs73.34250.00%
Public order72.34-58.82%
Shoplifting52.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Robbery21.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5374.0960.61%
Violence and sexual offences4117.6986.36%
Anti-social behaviour3113.68-26.19%
Theft from the person3010.3587.50%
Public order1710.0121.43%
Burglary125.6750.00%
Shoplifting104.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.34-25.00%
Robbery83.00300.00%
Bicycle theft42.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.33300.00%
Drugs21.33-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4256.400.00%
Other theft3314.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences2211.010.00%
Theft from the person167.340.00%
Public order145.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.670.00%
Shoplifting104.000.00%
Burglary83.340.00%
Bicycle theft52.670.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20241
June 20244
April 202423
February 20244
January 202433
December 202342
November 202353
October 202333

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
July 20242
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241
February 20242
January 202424
December 202342
November 202341
October 202322

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202460
July 20241
May 20241
April 202433
January 202420
December 202319
November 202331
October 202342

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202420
July 20242
May 20242
April 202448
March 202410
January 202423
December 202339
November 202330
October 202316

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202424
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2JJ 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. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Ray Street Bridge
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Herbal Hill
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2