WC1N 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2LE

WC1N 2LE, Camden has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.43 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2LE, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)

WC1N 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9
  • Roger Street with total crimes: 9

WC1N 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4251.43-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences3212.93-8.57%
Theft from the person259.86127.27%
Other theft227.70120.00%
Public order146.78366.67%
Burglary84.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.4614.29%
Bicycle theft42.4633.33%
Drugs41.230.00%
Robbery31.23-25.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5243.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3516.010.00%
Theft from the person1110.780.00%
Other theft103.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.080.00%
Burglary62.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.850.00%
Robbery41.230.00%
Drugs41.23300.00%
Bicycle theft31.230.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-96.97%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4056.360.00%
Theft from the person4012.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.323200.00%
Other theft2510.160.00%
Drugs127.700.00%
Public order93.700.00%
Vehicle crime52.770.00%
Bicycle theft51.540.00%
Robbery41.540.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3045.273.45%
Anti-social behaviour309.2457.89%
Other theft269.24-13.33%
Theft from the person148.01-44.00%
Public order84.3160.00%
Vehicle crime82.4660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.46-30.00%
Drugs72.16-12.50%
Burglary62.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.850.00%
Robbery21.85-33.33%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3045.58-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences299.24-27.50%
Theft from the person258.934.17%
Anti-social behaviour197.70-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson105.8525.00%
Burglary93.0850.00%
Drugs82.77700.00%
Vehicle crime52.4625.00%
Public order51.54-44.44%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Robbery31.23-40.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4355.1330.30%
Violence and sexual offences4013.2448.15%
Anti-social behaviour2712.32-30.77%
Theft from the person248.3233.33%
Public order97.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.77-27.27%
Burglary62.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.8520.00%
Robbery51.85400.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-33.33%
Shoplifting41.23100.00%
Possession of weapons11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3951.120.00%
Other theft3312.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences2710.160.00%
Theft from the person188.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.540.00%
Burglary93.390.00%
Public order92.770.00%
Vehicle crime62.770.00%
Bicycle theft51.850.00%
Drugs41.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202435
May 20241
April 202433
February 20241
January 202430
December 202329
November 202340
October 202327

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202452
April 202440
January 202430
December 202319
November 202327
October 202339

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 189 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
April 202425
January 202426
December 202330
November 202343
October 202333

A total of 157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202411
April 202440
January 202414
December 202325
November 202324
October 202318

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rosebery Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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