WC1N 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2NP

WC1N 2NP, Camden has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.51 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2NP, encompassing approximately 3485 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (7100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (725.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)

WC1N 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 10

WC1N 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7252.517100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3320.66725.00%
Theft from the person209.47400.00%
Other theft175.74750.00%
Public order74.88250.00%
Burglary72.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.010.00%
Robbery61.720.00%
Shoplifting61.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.150.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.01300.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219.76-65.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.03-75.00%
Public order22.01-84.62%
Other theft10.57-96.30%
Robbery10.29-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-97.06%
Drugs10.29-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6163.1260.53%
Anti-social behaviour3417.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.76366.67%
Other theft278.03800.00%
Shoplifting247.750.00%
Public order136.89333.33%
Drugs113.730.00%
Robbery83.16700.00%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3814.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.90200.00%
Other theft31.72-25.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.01-91.49%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-93.33%
Burglary10.57-88.89%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5061.98-25.37%
Other theft4714.35-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour3313.4910.00%
Violence and sexual offences309.47-34.78%
Public order118.610.00%
Burglary93.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime82.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.30-46.15%
Robbery62.01200.00%
Shoplifting61.7220.00%
Drugs51.72-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.430.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6772.3152.27%
Other theft4819.22-35.14%
Violence and sexual offences4613.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour3013.20-21.05%
Burglary188.6128.57%
Criminal damage and arson135.168.33%
Public order113.73-47.62%
Drugs63.16100.00%
Shoplifting51.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Robbery21.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7478.9172.09%
Violence and sexual offences4621.2343.75%
Theft from the person4413.2057.14%
Anti-social behaviour3812.62-33.33%
Public order2110.9031.25%
Burglary146.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.02-7.69%
Shoplifting103.440.00%
Robbery42.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.15100.00%
Bicycle theft41.150.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5763.99-6.56%
Other theft4316.352.38%
Violence and sexual offences3212.34-23.81%
Theft from the person289.18-26.32%
Public order168.036.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.5962.50%
Burglary103.7311.11%
Shoplifting102.8711.11%
Robbery42.870.00%
Bicycle theft41.15300.00%
Drugs31.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6169.150.00%
Other theft4217.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4212.050.00%
Theft from the person3812.050.00%
Public order1510.900.00%
Burglary94.300.00%
Shoplifting92.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.580.00%
Drugs52.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.430.00%
Robbery41.430.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202472
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
January 202433
December 202330
November 202338
October 202357
September 202361

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20244
May 20247
April 202428
March 20246
February 20242
January 202430
December 202346
November 202346
October 202332
September 202342

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
January 202411
December 202311
November 202321
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 312 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 202427
March 20243
February 20244
January 202447
December 202348
November 202374
October 202343
September 202342

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
February 20241
January 20249
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 371 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20244
May 202421
April 202461
March 202438
January 202450
December 202367
November 202344
October 202328
September 202338

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202424
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2NP 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. Chancery Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 4. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 10. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2