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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2LH

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2LH, Camden has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.62 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2LH, encompassing approximately 3721 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (3400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5637.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences3515.053400.00%
Theft from the person129.410.00%
Other theft83.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.150.00%
Burglary51.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Drugs41.070.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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

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

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4446.760.00%
Theft from the person3811.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences3210.213100.00%
Other theft228.600.00%
Drugs105.910.00%
Public order62.690.00%
Bicycle theft51.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
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, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.3114.29%
Anti-social behaviour328.6052.38%
Other theft268.60-7.14%
Theft from the person136.99-53.57%
Public order93.4928.57%
Vehicle crime82.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-22.22%
Burglary61.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.610.00%
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 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2840.85-34.88%
Violence and sexual offences287.52-26.32%
Theft from the person287.5221.74%
Anti-social behaviour217.52-22.22%
Burglary95.6428.57%
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%
Other crime10.810.00%
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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4347.8334.38%
Violence and sexual offences3811.5546.15%
Anti-social behaviour2710.21-38.64%
Theft from the person237.2627.78%
Public order116.1810.00%
Burglary72.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.88-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.88-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.340.00%
Robbery41.34300.00%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Drugs21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4446.2210.00%
Other theft3211.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences268.60-18.75%
Theft from the person186.99-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson114.8437.50%
Burglary102.9625.00%
Public order102.6911.11%
Vehicle crime72.6975.00%
Bicycle theft51.8866.67%
Possession of weapons31.340.00%
Drugs30.81-57.14%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4043.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3210.750.00%
Other theft248.600.00%
Theft from the person196.450.00%
Public order95.110.00%
Burglary82.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.150.00%
Drugs72.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
April 202444
January 202432
December 202321
November 202327
October 202344
September 202340

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

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
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
May 20241
April 202432
February 20241
January 202432
December 202328
November 202338
October 202326
September 202332

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202438
January 202413
December 202328
November 202323
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 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 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202422
January 202426
December 202328
November 202343
October 202332
September 202324

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20233

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2LH 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. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 8. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Seaford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. New North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1