WC1N 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3AZ

WC1N 3AZ, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.03 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3AZ, encompassing approximately 4836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 3AZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

WC1N 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 person21.03-97.30%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-94.74%
Public order10.41-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7456.241133.33%
Other theft4915.301533.33%
Anti-social behaviour4610.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.511800.00%
Vehicle crime157.860.00%
Public order113.100.00%
Shoplifting92.270.00%
Robbery71.860.00%
Drugs71.450.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Bicycle theft51.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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 person62.27500.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-98.15%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5447.3520.00%
Other theft4611.17-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour449.5137.50%
Violence and sexual offences329.10-15.79%
Vehicle crime116.6257.14%
Burglary112.27-21.43%
Robbery92.2728.57%
Public order81.86-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-46.15%
Bicycle theft31.450.00%
Drugs20.62-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5349.42-39.08%
Theft from the person4510.9612.50%
Violence and sexual offences389.30-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour327.866.67%
Public order176.620.00%
Burglary143.5155.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.8930.00%
Robbery72.6940.00%
Vehicle crime71.45-22.22%
Drugs51.4566.67%
Bicycle theft31.03-66.67%
Shoplifting30.62-57.14%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8755.4155.36%
Violence and sexual offences4117.995.13%
Theft from the person408.48-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour308.27-37.50%
Public order176.2088.89%
Criminal damage and arson103.5142.86%
Bicycle theft92.0728.57%
Burglary91.8628.57%
Vehicle crime91.8628.57%
Shoplifting71.86250.00%
Robbery51.45-37.50%
Drugs31.03-25.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5650.45-20.00%
Theft from the person4911.58-7.55%
Anti-social behaviour4810.13-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences399.9218.18%
Public order98.06-18.18%
Robbery81.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-30.00%
Burglary71.45-46.15%
Bicycle theft71.45-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.45-22.22%
Drugs41.45-42.86%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7058.93-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour5714.4729.55%
Theft from the person5311.79-7.02%
Violence and sexual offences3310.960.00%
Burglary136.8218.18%
Public order112.6910.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.2742.86%
Vehicle crime92.070.00%
Bicycle theft81.86-27.27%
Drugs71.6516.67%
Robbery61.450.00%
Shoplifting41.24-33.33%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7757.48-14.44%
Theft from the person5715.92-14.93%
Anti-social behaviour4411.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.10-21.43%
Burglary116.82-8.33%
Bicycle theft112.27-21.43%
Public order102.27-23.08%
Vehicle crime92.07-64.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.86-53.33%
Shoplifting61.45200.00%
Robbery61.240.00%
Drugs61.2420.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9069.270.00%
Theft from the person6718.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour4413.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.100.00%
Vehicle crime258.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.170.00%
Bicycle theft143.100.00%
Public order132.890.00%
Burglary122.690.00%
Robbery62.480.00%
Drugs51.240.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
August 20231

A total of 533 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.30 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202449
March 20243
January 202446
December 202353
November 202387
October 202356
September 202370
August 202377
July 202390

A total of 450 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202474
March 20246
February 20241
January 202454
December 202345
November 202340
October 202349
September 202353
August 202357
July 202367

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202317
November 202317
October 20239
September 202311
August 202310
July 202313

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202432
December 202338
November 202341
October 202339
September 202333
August 202333
July 202342

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239
August 20239
July 202325

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202446
January 202444
December 202332
November 202330
October 202348
September 202357
August 202344
July 202344

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310
August 20237
July 202315

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1