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

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2LW

DOUGHTY STREET, WC1N 2LW, Camden has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.34 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2LW, encompassing approximately 3668 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-14.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)

WC1N 2LW 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 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4346.34-14.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.7210.00%
Theft from the person289.00133.33%
Other theft177.6388.89%
Public order154.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.0966.67%
Burglary82.7333.33%
Bicycle theft52.1866.67%
Robbery31.36-40.00%
Drugs30.82-25.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5036.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences3013.630.00%
Theft from the person128.180.00%
Other theft93.270.00%
Burglary62.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.640.00%
Robbery51.640.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Drugs41.09300.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.97%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4248.250.00%
Theft from the person4011.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3310.903200.00%
Other theft229.000.00%
Drugs106.000.00%
Public order82.730.00%
Bicycle theft52.180.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
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 offences10.27-96.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2837.8947.37%
Violence and sexual offences267.63-3.70%
Other theft247.09-11.11%
Theft from the person146.54-50.00%
Public order93.8228.57%
Vehicle crime72.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-22.22%
Burglary61.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.640.00%
Robbery41.6433.33%
Drugs41.09-50.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2840.3421.74%
Other theft277.63-34.15%
Violence and sexual offences277.36-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour197.36-26.92%
Burglary95.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4512.50%
Drugs82.45300.00%
Public order72.18-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.910.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Robbery31.09-40.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4148.5241.38%
Violence and sexual offences3911.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour2610.63-38.10%
Theft from the person237.0927.78%
Public order116.2710.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.00-27.27%
Burglary62.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.6420.00%
Vehicle crime51.64-28.57%
Robbery51.36400.00%
Shoplifting41.36100.00%
Drugs21.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4245.250.00%
Other theft2911.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.910.00%
Theft from the person187.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.910.00%
Burglary103.000.00%
Public order102.730.00%
Vehicle crime72.730.00%
Bicycle theft51.910.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
May 20241
April 202433
February 20241
January 202426
December 202327
November 202339
October 202326

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202450
April 202442
January 202428
December 202319
November 202326
October 202342

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

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 202410
August 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202422
January 202424
December 202327
November 202341
October 202329

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
April 202440
January 202414
December 202328
November 202323
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

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
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2LW 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. 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. 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. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Cubitt Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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