WC1N 2NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2NY

WC1N 2NY, Camden has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.44 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2NY 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 2NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2NY, encompassing approximately 4252 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-8.14% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (75.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (38) incidents (111.11% increase)

WC1N 2NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad'S Street with total crimes: 20
  • Bidborough Street with total crimes: 19
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18

WC1N 2NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7964.44-8.14%
Theft from the person5118.5875.86%
Other theft3811.99111.11%
Violence and sexual offences388.942.70%
Public order168.94128.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.7628.57%
Burglary82.12-27.27%
Robbery81.880.00%
Shoplifting81.88300.00%
Vehicle crime81.88100.00%
Drugs51.8866.67%
Bicycle theft51.1825.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8651.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences3720.230.00%
Theft from the person298.701350.00%
Other theft186.82800.00%
Burglary114.230.00%
Robbery82.590.00%
Public order71.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 theft21.180.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21.18-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-93.94%
Public order10.47-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7158.320.00%
Theft from the person5416.70800.00%
Other theft4112.701266.67%
Violence and sexual offences339.641550.00%
Public order137.760.00%
Robbery83.060.00%
Shoplifting81.880.00%
Vehicle crime61.880.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Drugs51.410.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 person62.59-80.65%
Other theft31.41-91.18%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-96.72%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6363.266.78%
Violence and sexual offences6114.8269.44%
Other theft3414.35-35.85%
Theft from the person318.00-11.43%
Burglary147.2975.00%
Vehicle crime143.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.2911.11%
Public order102.35-23.08%
Drugs92.3512.50%
Robbery72.120.00%
Shoplifting71.65-56.25%
Bicycle theft51.6566.67%
Other crime31.1850.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5959.740.00%
Other theft5313.88-32.05%
Violence and sexual offences3612.46-25.00%
Theft from the person358.47-5.41%
Shoplifting168.23-11.11%
Public order133.7618.18%
Criminal damage and arson93.0680.00%
Burglary82.12-11.11%
Drugs81.8833.33%
Robbery71.88-30.00%
Vehicle crime41.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.94-57.14%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7869.6118.18%
Anti-social behaviour5918.34-16.90%
Violence and sexual offences4813.884.35%
Theft from the person3711.2915.62%
Shoplifting188.7063.64%
Public order114.2310.00%
Robbery102.59150.00%
Burglary92.3550.00%
Bicycle theft72.1275.00%
Vehicle crime61.6520.00%
Drugs61.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-61.54%
Possession of weapons11.18-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7165.620.00%
Other theft6616.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences4615.520.00%
Theft from the person3210.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.530.00%
Shoplifting113.060.00%
Public order102.590.00%
Drugs82.350.00%
Burglary61.880.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Robbery41.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 333 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202418
July 20242
April 202441
March 20243
January 202434
December 202353
November 202378
October 202366

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202429
July 20242
May 20242
April 202454
March 20246
January 202431
December 202335
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
May 20242
April 202433
March 20242
January 202461
December 202336
November 202348
October 202346

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202486
April 202471
January 202463
December 202359
November 202359
October 202371

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20246
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
May 20241
April 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 202316
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

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 2NY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Chad'S Street
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bidborough Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Frederick Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Tonbridge Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    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. Woolf Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1