WC1N 2NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2NX

WC1N 2NX, Camden has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.15 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2NX, encompassing approximately 3545 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (111.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)

WC1N 2NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Race Track with total crimes: 13
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 13

WC1N 2NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3854.15-34.48%
Theft from the person3610.72111.76%
Violence and sexual offences3110.153.33%
Other theft238.7453.33%
Public order166.49220.00%
Shoplifting144.51180.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9528.57%
Burglary62.540.00%
Bicycle theft51.6966.67%
Robbery51.410.00%
Drugs41.4133.33%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5844.285700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3016.362900.00%
Theft from the person178.460.00%
Other theft154.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.230.00%
Burglary61.970.00%
Robbery51.690.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Public order51.41400.00%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4248.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour3011.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.460.00%
Other theft237.050.00%
Shoplifting186.490.00%
Drugs105.080.00%
Public order92.82800.00%
Robbery42.540.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.85-92.00%
Burglary10.56-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3142.31-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences258.74-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour237.05-17.86%
Theft from the person216.49-32.26%
Burglary95.92-47.06%
Vehicle crime82.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-41.67%
Public order71.970.00%
Robbery61.97200.00%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Drugs41.41-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4054.72-32.20%
Violence and sexual offences3711.280.00%
Theft from the person3110.4463.16%
Anti-social behaviour288.74-12.50%
Burglary177.9030.77%
Criminal damage and arson124.7933.33%
Public order73.38-65.00%
Drugs71.97250.00%
Shoplifting51.97-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Robbery20.85-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5960.08103.45%
Violence and sexual offences3716.6442.31%
Anti-social behaviour3210.44-27.27%
Public order209.0366.67%
Theft from the person195.64-5.00%
Burglary135.3630.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.67-35.71%
Shoplifting92.540.00%
Robbery52.54400.00%
Vehicle crime41.41100.00%
Bicycle theft31.13-25.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4449.360.00%
Other theft2912.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.180.00%
Theft from the person207.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.640.00%
Public order123.950.00%
Burglary103.380.00%
Shoplifting92.820.00%
Bicycle theft42.540.00%
Drugs31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202415
June 20241
April 202423
January 202431
December 202340
November 202359
October 202329

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
February 20242
January 202425
December 202337
November 202337
October 202326

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202458
July 20241
April 202430
January 202423
December 202328
November 202332
October 202344

A total of 186 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202417
April 202442
January 202421
December 202331
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 202317
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202418
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Warner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 20. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Back Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1