WC1N 3AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3AT

WC1N 3AT, Camden has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.56 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 3AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3AT, encompassing approximately 4686 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 3AT area, explore the WC1N 3AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (-80.95% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 3AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Russell Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5

WC1N 3AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person42.56-80.95%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-75.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

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 person217.25-80.56%
Violence and sexual offences84.48-79.49%
Public order31.71-78.57%
Other theft10.64-98.31%
Robbery10.21-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10867.64217.65%
Other theft5923.05883.33%
Violence and sexual offences3912.59457.14%
Anti-social behaviour358.320.00%
Public order147.47600.00%
Vehicle crime142.990.00%
Shoplifting112.990.00%
Robbery102.35900.00%
Drugs92.130.00%
Bicycle theft71.920.00%
Burglary61.490.00%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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 person3410.673300.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.250.00%
Other theft61.490.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-98.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8162.95-1.22%
Other theft6617.28-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour4614.084.55%
Violence and sexual offences429.82-10.64%
Public order158.96-31.82%
Vehicle crime123.2033.33%
Robbery102.5642.86%
Burglary82.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-63.64%
Drugs40.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8271.0612.33%
Other theft8217.50-18.81%
Violence and sexual offences4717.50-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour4410.030.00%
Public order229.3946.67%
Burglary164.69-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson113.410.00%
Vehicle crime92.350.00%
Robbery71.92-12.50%
Drugs41.490.00%
Shoplifting40.85-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.85-62.50%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10174.9057.81%
Theft from the person7321.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences5115.5810.87%
Anti-social behaviour4410.88-26.67%
Burglary189.39157.14%
Public order153.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.2057.14%
Vehicle crime92.350.00%
Bicycle theft81.920.00%
Robbery81.71-20.00%
Shoplifting71.7140.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7366.3628.07%
Other theft6415.58-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour6013.66-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences4612.8027.78%
Public order159.820.00%
Robbery103.2042.86%
Vehicle crime92.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft81.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.71-30.00%
Burglary71.49-53.33%
Shoplifting51.4925.00%
Drugs41.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7870.4241.82%
Other theft7616.64-14.61%
Theft from the person5716.22-22.97%
Violence and sexual offences3612.16-2.70%
Public order157.687.14%
Burglary153.2050.00%
Vehicle crime123.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.5625.00%
Drugs82.1314.29%
Robbery71.71-12.50%
Bicycle theft61.49-40.00%
Shoplifting41.28-55.56%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8970.84-22.61%
Theft from the person7418.99-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour5515.791.85%
Violence and sexual offences3711.74-22.92%
Public order147.90-6.67%
Vehicle crime102.99-61.54%
Bicycle theft102.13-37.50%
Burglary102.13-23.08%
Shoplifting92.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-42.86%
Robbery81.710.00%
Drugs71.7175.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11586.630.00%
Theft from the person9024.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour5419.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4811.520.00%
Vehicle crime2610.240.00%
Bicycle theft165.550.00%
Public order153.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.200.00%
Burglary132.990.00%
Robbery82.770.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 662 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.18 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 202459
March 20246
January 202466
December 202382
November 2023101
October 202364
September 202376
August 202389
July 2023115

A total of 698 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024108
March 202434
February 20241
January 202481
December 202382
November 202373
October 202373
September 202357
August 202374
July 202390

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20242
January 202415
December 202322
November 202315
October 202315
September 202315
August 202314
July 202315

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 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20248
April 202439
March 20247
January 202442
December 202347
November 202351
October 202346
September 202336
August 202337
July 202348

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236
August 202310
July 202316

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202414
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312
August 202310
July 202326

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20248
December 202316
November 202318
October 20237
September 202315
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202435
January 202446
December 202344
November 202344
October 202360
September 202378
August 202355
July 202354

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237
September 202310
August 20238
July 202314

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1