DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2JS

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2JS, Camden has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.47 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 82 crimes and a crime rate of 15.43 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2JS, encompassing approximately 3622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8
  • Gwynne Place with total crimes: 6

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3631.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.940.00%
Theft from the person127.730.00%
Other theft93.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.480.00%
Robbery51.660.00%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-96.43%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3945.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour3410.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.392700.00%
Other theft227.730.00%
Drugs106.070.00%
Public order82.760.00%
Bicycle theft52.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2435.894.35%
Anti-social behaviour246.6350.00%
Other theft236.63-8.00%
Theft from the person146.35-50.00%
Public order83.8714.29%
Vehicle crime72.21133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.93-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.930.00%
Burglary51.66-44.44%
Robbery41.3833.33%
Drugs41.10-50.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2837.5521.74%
Other theft257.73-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences236.90-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour166.35-23.81%
Burglary94.4280.00%
Drugs82.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.210.00%
Public order72.21-36.36%
Shoplifting41.930.00%
Robbery31.10-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-40.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4045.8342.86%
Violence and sexual offences3511.0434.62%
Theft from the person239.6635.29%
Anti-social behaviour216.35-44.74%
Public order115.8010.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.04-27.27%
Bicycle theft62.2150.00%
Burglary51.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Robbery51.38400.00%
Shoplifting41.38100.00%
Drugs21.10-33.33%
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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3842.528.57%
Other theft2810.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences267.73-13.33%
Theft from the person177.18-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson114.6983.33%
Public order103.0411.11%
Burglary82.7633.33%
Vehicle crime52.2125.00%
Bicycle theft41.3833.33%
Drugs31.10-57.14%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Robbery10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3540.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.660.00%
Theft from the person218.280.00%
Other theft215.800.00%
Public order95.800.00%
Drugs72.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.930.00%
Burglary61.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
May 20241
April 202428
February 20241
January 202424
December 202323
November 202335
October 202326
September 202330

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202434
January 202424
December 202316
November 202321
October 202338
September 202335

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

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

A total of 154 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202439
January 202414
December 202328
November 202323
October 202317
September 202321

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202422
January 202423
December 202325
November 202340
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. New North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Warner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Langton Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Mecklenburgh Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1