WC1N 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3AJ

WC1N 3AJ, Camden has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.41 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3AJ, encompassing approximately 4295 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (79) incidents (102.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (89.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC1N 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 44
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7972.41102.56%
Other theft5518.3989.66%
Anti-social behaviour4812.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences3611.180.00%
Vehicle crime328.38540.00%
Public order177.45112.50%
Shoplifting113.96120.00%
Robbery102.5625.00%
Burglary72.33-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.6320.00%
Drugs51.40150.00%
Bicycle theft51.16150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7251.460.00%
Theft from the person3916.76875.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.081700.00%
Other theft298.38866.67%
Burglary96.750.00%
Public order82.10700.00%
Robbery81.860.00%
Shoplifting51.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.160.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.79-80.95%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-75.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person217.92-80.19%
Violence and sexual offences84.89-80.00%
Public order31.86-72.73%
Other theft10.70-98.46%
Robbery10.23-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10676.13211.76%
Other theft6524.68983.33%
Anti-social behaviour4115.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences409.55471.43%
Shoplifting179.310.00%
Vehicle crime133.960.00%
Public order113.03450.00%
Drugs102.560.00%
Robbery92.33800.00%
Bicycle theft52.100.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3411.643300.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.920.00%
Other theft61.630.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.23-98.75%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8572.64-9.57%
Theft from the person8019.79-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour4818.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4111.18-25.45%
Public order159.55-28.57%
Vehicle crime123.490.00%
Robbery92.7950.00%
Burglary92.10-47.06%
Drugs42.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9485.22-16.81%
Theft from the person8621.8914.67%
Violence and sexual offences5520.02-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour4812.81-4.00%
Public order2111.1823.53%
Burglary174.89-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson123.96-14.29%
Vehicle crime122.7933.33%
Robbery62.79-25.00%
Shoplifting41.40-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.93-50.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11389.4150.67%
Theft from the person7526.31-1.32%
Violence and sexual offences5617.4619.15%
Anti-social behaviour5013.04-25.37%
Burglary1911.64216.67%
Public order174.4221.43%
Criminal damage and arson143.96100.00%
Shoplifting93.2650.00%
Vehicle crime92.10-10.00%
Bicycle theft82.1014.29%
Robbery81.860.00%
Drugs41.8633.33%
Other crime20.930.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7676.3735.71%
Other theft7517.69-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour6717.46-12.99%
Violence and sexual offences4715.6034.29%
Public order1410.94-22.22%
Vehicle crime103.26-23.08%
Robbery82.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-46.15%
Bicycle theft71.6375.00%
Shoplifting61.6320.00%
Burglary61.40-60.00%
Drugs31.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8480.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour7719.560.00%
Theft from the person5617.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences3513.040.00%
Public order188.150.00%
Burglary154.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.490.00%
Vehicle crime133.030.00%
Robbery103.030.00%
Drugs92.330.00%
Shoplifting52.100.00%
Bicycle theft41.160.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 610 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202429
July 20243
May 20241
April 202465
March 20246
January 202485
December 202394
November 2023113
October 202375
September 202384

A total of 657 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202439
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024106
March 202434
February 20241
January 202480
December 202386
November 202375
October 202376
September 202356

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20245
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202417
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 451 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202472
April 202441
January 202448
December 202348
November 202350
October 202367
September 202377

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
January 202415
December 202321
November 202317
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202436
July 20242
May 20248
April 202440
March 20247
January 202441
December 202355
November 202356
October 202347
September 202335

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20245
April 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 202312
November 202314
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total44
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 10. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1