WC1N 2LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.94 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2LJ, encompassing approximately 3709 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 43.94 | -21.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 11.86 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 7.55 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 7.28 | 112.50% |
| Public order | 14 | 4.58 | 366.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.77 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.70 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.89 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.81 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 37.74 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 15.10 | 3400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 9.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.23 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.27 | -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 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 47.18 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 11.86 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 10.51 | 3100.00% |
| Other theft | 22 | 8.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 5.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.27 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 40.44 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 8.63 | 52.38% |
| Other theft | 26 | 8.63 | -7.14% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 7.01 | -53.57% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.50 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.43 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.16 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.89 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.62 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.08 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.54 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 28 | 40.98 | -34.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 7.55 | -26.32% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 7.55 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 7.55 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 9 | 5.66 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.43 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.43 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.16 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.08 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 43 | 48.52 | 34.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 11.59 | 46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 10.24 | -38.64% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 7.28 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 6.47 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.97 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.89 | -36.36% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.89 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.35 | 400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.35 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.08 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 46.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 32 | 11.86 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 8.63 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 7.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 56 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2LJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 14 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |