WC1N 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2NU

WC1N 2NU, Camden has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.50 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2NU, encompassing approximately 3877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (-13.83% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (82.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (207.69% increase)

WC1N 2NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgrove Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20

WC1N 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8173.50-13.83%
Theft from the person5120.8982.14%
Other theft4013.15207.69%
Violence and sexual offences3710.32-2.63%
Vehicle crime169.54220.00%
Public order144.1375.00%
Burglary103.61-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.5825.00%
Robbery82.580.00%
Shoplifting82.06166.67%
Drugs52.0666.67%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9457.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences3824.243700.00%
Theft from the person289.801300.00%
Other theft137.22550.00%
Burglary113.350.00%
Robbery82.840.00%
Public order82.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.060.00%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.550.00%
Theft from the person20.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.55-94.44%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-94.12%
Public order10.52-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7365.760.00%
Theft from the person5418.83800.00%
Other theft4113.931266.67%
Violence and sexual offences3410.571600.00%
Public order128.770.00%
Shoplifting103.090.00%
Robbery82.580.00%
Vehicle crime62.060.00%
Burglary61.550.00%
Drugs51.550.00%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62.84-76.92%
Other theft31.55-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-96.55%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7371.9519.67%
Violence and sexual offences5818.8341.46%
Other theft3414.96-40.35%
Theft from the person268.77-40.91%
Vehicle crime146.71100.00%
Burglary133.61333.33%
Drugs123.3520.00%
Public order113.09-21.43%
Robbery102.8442.86%
Shoplifting92.58-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.32-11.11%
Bicycle theft72.06250.00%
Other crime31.8150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6171.700.00%
Other theft5715.73-19.72%
Theft from the person4414.704.76%
Violence and sexual offences4111.35-19.61%
Shoplifting2010.570.00%
Public order145.1616.67%
Drugs103.6142.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.5828.57%
Vehicle crime72.320.00%
Robbery71.81-46.15%
Burglary31.81-62.50%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7179.4316.39%
Anti-social behaviour6118.31-16.44%
Violence and sexual offences5115.732.00%
Theft from the person4213.1531.25%
Shoplifting2010.8353.85%
Robbery135.16116.67%
Public order123.359.09%
Burglary83.0933.33%
Drugs72.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.81-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.81250.00%
Possession of weapons11.81-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7374.270.00%
Other theft6118.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences5015.730.00%
Theft from the person3212.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.250.00%
Shoplifting133.610.00%
Public order113.350.00%
Drugs92.840.00%
Vehicle crime82.320.00%
Burglary62.060.00%
Robbery61.550.00%
Possession of weapons31.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202494
April 202473
January 202473
December 202361
November 202361
October 202373

A total of 322 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202413
July 20242
April 202441
March 20243
January 202434
December 202357
November 202371
October 202361

A total of 288 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202428
July 20242
May 20243
April 202454
March 20246
January 202426
December 202344
November 202342
October 202332

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20246
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20246
January 202414
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 20241
May 20242
April 202434
March 20242
January 202458
December 202341
November 202351
October 202350

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
May 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 20249
December 202320
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belgrove Street
    Total22
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Vehicle crime8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Field Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King'S Cross Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Whidborne Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Harrison Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Granville Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Argyle Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Birkenhead Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gwynne Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Sidmouth Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ampton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Speedy Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1