WC1N 3AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3AY

WC1N 3AY, Camden has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.73 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3AY 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 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 Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (115.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

WC1N 3AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 3AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5549.7366.67%
Other theft4110.98115.79%
Anti-social behaviour408.19-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences347.9917.24%
Vehicle crime306.79500.00%
Public order185.99200.00%
Robbery73.59-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.4020.00%
Shoplifting51.20150.00%
Bicycle theft51.0066.67%
Drugs51.00150.00%
Burglary31.00-62.50%

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 theft5747.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour5111.380.00%
Theft from the person4110.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.190.00%
Public order107.590.00%
Burglary82.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.600.00%
Robbery61.600.00%
Vehicle crime61.200.00%
Bicycle theft51.200.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202444
April 202442
January 202443
December 202329
November 202328
October 202351

A total of 337 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202433
July 20242
May 20242
April 202471
March 20246
February 20241
January 202448
December 202340
November 202338
October 202341

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202431
December 202338
November 202341
October 202338

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20245
January 202413
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total45
    Vehicle crime24
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft2
    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. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wakefield Mews
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Tavistock Place
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. A4200
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Leigh Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Woburn Place
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Compton Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1