WC1N 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3AY

WC1N 3AY, Camden has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.75 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3AY 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 3AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3AY, encompassing approximately 5006 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (1550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8

WC1N 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4432.750.00%
Theft from the person338.791550.00%
Violence and sexual offences296.590.00%
Other theft195.79850.00%
Robbery83.790.00%
Burglary81.600.00%
Public order61.600.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.000.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%

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 theft21.000.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 person21.00-97.18%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-94.74%
Public order10.40-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7149.731083.33%
Anti-social behaviour4214.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.391800.00%
Other theft377.591133.33%
Vehicle crime137.390.00%
Public order112.600.00%
Shoplifting92.200.00%
Robbery71.800.00%
Drugs71.400.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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 person62.20500.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.20-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4842.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour439.5948.28%
Other theft418.59-19.61%
Violence and sexual offences318.19-18.42%
Burglary136.19-7.14%
Vehicle crime102.6025.00%
Public order82.00-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.60-41.67%
Robbery71.4016.67%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5145.14-30.14%
Theft from the person4010.195.26%
Violence and sexual offences387.99-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour297.593.57%
Public order155.79-6.25%
Burglary143.0075.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.8033.33%
Vehicle crime82.400.00%
Robbery61.6050.00%
Drugs51.2025.00%
Bicycle theft31.00-62.50%
Shoplifting30.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7348.7328.07%
Violence and sexual offences4114.587.89%
Theft from the person388.19-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour287.59-45.10%
Public order165.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2012.50%
Bicycle theft81.8060.00%
Burglary81.600.00%
Vehicle crime81.6033.33%
Shoplifting61.60200.00%
Robbery41.20-33.33%
Drugs40.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5747.53-16.18%
Anti-social behaviour5111.38-13.56%
Theft from the person4110.19-14.58%
Violence and sexual offences388.1918.75%
Public order107.59-9.09%
Burglary82.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.60-27.27%
Robbery61.600.00%
Vehicle crime61.20-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.2025.00%
Drugs41.00-42.86%
Shoplifting20.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6854.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour5913.580.00%
Theft from the person4811.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.590.00%
Public order116.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.200.00%
Burglary102.200.00%
Drugs72.000.00%
Vehicle crime71.400.00%
Robbery61.400.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202444
April 202442
January 202443
December 202329
November 202328
October 202351
September 202359

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202431
December 202338
November 202341
October 202338
September 202332

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 330 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 20242
May 20242
April 202471
March 20246
February 20241
January 202448
December 202340
November 202338
October 202341
September 202348

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20245
January 202413
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 351 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
April 202437
March 20243
January 202441
December 202351
November 202373
October 202357
September 202368

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tavistock Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 6. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wakefield Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gilbert Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. A4200
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1