WC1N 3DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3DA

WC1N 3DA, Camden has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3DA 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 3DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3DA, encompassing approximately 3400 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1N 3DA area, explore the WC1N 3DA 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WC1N 3DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 3

WC1N 3DA 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person45.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.180.00%
Other theft31.18-50.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62.65500.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2110.29-71.62%
Violence and sexual offences76.18-77.42%
Public order22.06-85.71%
Robbery20.59-80.00%
Other theft10.59-96.88%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-97.22%
Drugs10.29-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7473.2294.74%
Anti-social behaviour3621.760.00%
Other theft3210.59700.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.41416.67%
Shoplifting269.120.00%
Public order147.65366.67%
Drugs114.120.00%
Robbery103.23900.00%
Vehicle crime42.940.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Bicycle theft31.18200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3815.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.17200.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.06-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-93.94%
Burglary10.59-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6474.403.23%
Theft from the person6218.82-17.33%
Anti-social behaviour3418.233.03%
Violence and sexual offences3310.00-36.54%
Public order129.709.09%
Burglary93.53-52.63%
Vehicle crime82.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.35-50.00%
Robbery72.06133.33%
Shoplifting72.0616.67%
Drugs62.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.76300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7585.5733.93%
Other theft6222.05-28.74%
Violence and sexual offences5218.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour3315.29-23.26%
Burglary199.7035.71%
Criminal damage and arson145.597.69%
Public order114.12-50.00%
Shoplifting63.23-40.00%
Drugs61.76100.00%
Vehicle crime61.7650.00%
Robbery31.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8792.6358.18%
Theft from the person5625.5836.59%
Violence and sexual offences5216.4757.58%
Anti-social behaviour4315.29-21.82%
Public order2212.6415.79%
Burglary146.4755.56%
Criminal damage and arson134.128.33%
Shoplifting103.82-23.08%
Robbery62.940.00%
Vehicle crime41.76100.00%
Bicycle theft41.180.00%
Drugs31.18-25.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5574.99-9.84%
Other theft5516.177.84%
Theft from the person4116.17-10.87%
Violence and sexual offences3312.06-28.26%
Public order199.7011.76%
Shoplifting135.5944.44%
Criminal damage and arson123.8250.00%
Burglary93.53-18.18%
Robbery62.650.00%
Drugs41.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.18300.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6179.1019.61%
Other theft5117.94-13.56%
Violence and sexual offences4615.0015.00%
Theft from the person4613.5312.20%
Public order1713.53-5.56%
Burglary115.00-31.25%
Shoplifting93.23-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.6533.33%
Robbery62.350.00%
Drugs51.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.470.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-80.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5978.51-9.23%
Anti-social behaviour5117.35-5.56%
Theft from the person4115.00-22.64%
Violence and sexual offences4012.06-21.57%
Public order1811.7650.00%
Burglary165.2933.33%
Shoplifting134.70-18.75%
Drugs63.8220.00%
Robbery61.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.76-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.47-28.57%
Other crime11.470.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6589.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour5419.110.00%
Theft from the person5315.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences5115.590.00%
Shoplifting1615.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.700.00%
Public order123.820.00%
Burglary123.530.00%
Vehicle crime103.530.00%
Bicycle theft72.940.00%
Robbery52.060.00%
Drugs51.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202432
March 20244
February 20244
January 202464
December 202362
November 202387
October 202355
September 202351
August 202359
July 202365

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20243
January 202412
December 202311
November 202322
October 202319
September 202317
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 511 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 202421
April 202474
March 202438
January 202462
December 202375
November 202356
October 202341
September 202346
August 202341
July 202353

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20247
April 202431
March 20246
February 20242
January 202433
December 202352
November 202352
October 202333
September 202346
August 202340
July 202351

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
January 202434
December 202333
November 202343
October 202355
September 202361
August 202351
July 202354

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313
September 20239
August 202313
July 202316

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312
September 20238
August 20236
July 202313

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
February 20241
January 20249
December 202319
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311
August 202316
July 202312

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3DA 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. Chancery Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. White Bear Yd
    Total1
    Drugs1