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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2LF

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2LF, Camden has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.10 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2LF, encompassing approximately 3725 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)

WC1N 2LF 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

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4845.10-18.64%
Violence and sexual offences2812.88-20.00%
Theft from the person267.52116.67%
Other theft186.98125.00%
Public order144.83180.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.7666.67%
Burglary82.6833.33%
Bicycle theft42.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Robbery30.81-25.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5939.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences3515.843400.00%
Theft from the person129.390.00%
Other theft83.220.00%
Burglary62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Bicycle theft41.070.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-97.14%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5149.390.00%
Theft from the person3713.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences359.933400.00%
Other theft249.390.00%
Drugs96.440.00%
Public order62.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Bicycle theft51.340.00%
Robbery31.340.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3441.0736.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.1314.29%
Other theft268.59-13.33%
Theft from the person136.98-53.57%
Public order93.4928.57%
Vehicle crime82.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.15-11.11%
Burglary62.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.61200.00%
Robbery41.6133.33%
Drugs31.07-62.50%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3042.95-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences288.05-30.00%
Theft from the person287.5221.74%
Anti-social behaviour257.52-13.79%
Burglary96.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.4228.57%
Drugs82.42300.00%
Public order72.15-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.880.00%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Robbery31.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.81-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 theft4348.8534.38%
Violence and sexual offences4011.5448.15%
Anti-social behaviour2910.74-35.56%
Theft from the person237.7827.78%
Public order116.170.00%
Burglary72.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.88-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.88-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.340.00%
Robbery41.34300.00%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Drugs21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4547.240.00%
Other theft3212.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.590.00%
Theft from the person187.250.00%
Public order114.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.950.00%
Burglary102.950.00%
Vehicle crime72.680.00%
Bicycle theft51.880.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
May 20241
April 202435
February 20241
January 202432
December 202328
November 202340
October 202327

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202459
April 202451
January 202434
December 202325
November 202329
October 202345

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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 202410
August 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202424
January 202426
December 202330
November 202343
October 202332

A total of 157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202412
April 202437
January 202413
December 202328
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2LF 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. Pine Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    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. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2