DOUGHTY MEWS, WC1N 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 2PG

DOUGHTY MEWS, WC1N 2PG, Camden has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.35 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 2PG, encompassing approximately 4126 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)

WC1N 2PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8

DOUGHTY MEWS, WC1N 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4736.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences3411.390.00%
Theft from the person198.24850.00%
Other theft164.60700.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.880.00%
Robbery51.700.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%

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 theft21.210.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 person21.21-95.12%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-92.59%
Public order10.48-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4143.14583.33%
Anti-social behaviour379.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.971250.00%
Other theft246.54700.00%
Shoplifting105.820.00%
Drugs102.420.00%
Robbery72.420.00%
Public order71.700.00%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Bicycle theft31.450.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 person62.670.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3640.239.09%
Anti-social behaviour288.7333.33%
Other theft256.79-24.24%
Theft from the person246.06-36.84%
Vehicle crime105.82233.33%
Public order92.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.18-25.00%
Bicycle theft62.180.00%
Burglary61.45-57.14%
Robbery61.45100.00%
Drugs31.45-66.67%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3844.3552.00%
Other theft339.21-32.65%
Violence and sexual offences338.00-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour218.00-22.22%
Burglary145.0955.56%
Criminal damage and arson123.3933.33%
Drugs92.91350.00%
Public order92.18-40.00%
Shoplifting52.18-16.67%
Robbery31.21-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4947.7548.48%
Violence and sexual offences3611.88-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour278.73-40.00%
Theft from the person256.544.17%
Public order156.0615.38%
Burglary93.64-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.18-25.00%
Robbery72.18600.00%
Shoplifting61.7050.00%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Bicycle theft51.2125.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4547.2612.50%
Violence and sexual offences3810.9111.76%
Other theft339.21-19.51%
Theft from the person248.00-17.24%
Public order135.828.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.1533.33%
Burglary102.91100.00%
Vehicle crime52.42150.00%
Drugs41.21-42.86%
Shoplifting40.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.9733.33%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Robbery10.48-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4147.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour409.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.690.00%
Theft from the person298.240.00%
Public order127.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.910.00%
Drugs72.180.00%
Shoplifting61.700.00%
Robbery51.450.00%
Burglary51.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
May 20242
April 202427
March 20242
February 20241
January 202436
December 202333
November 202336
October 202338
September 202334

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202437
January 202428
December 202321
November 202327
October 202345
September 202340

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 210 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202441
March 20246
January 202424
December 202338
November 202325
October 202324
September 202329

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20242
April 202424
March 20243
January 202425
December 202333
November 202349
October 202333
September 202341

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 2PG 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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Gwynne Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Russell Square
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 18. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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