WC1N 3EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3EE

WC1N 3EE, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.14 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3EE 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 3EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3EE, encompassing approximately 4387 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 3EE Crime Hotspots

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

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

WC1N 3EE 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 theft21.140.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 person21.14-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-92.59%
Public order10.46-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4241.25600.00%
Anti-social behaviour389.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.661250.00%
Other theft256.15733.33%
Shoplifting105.700.00%
Drugs92.280.00%
Public order82.050.00%
Vehicle crime61.820.00%
Robbery61.370.00%
Bicycle theft41.370.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 person62.510.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-97.37%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3838.2915.15%
Anti-social behaviour308.6642.86%
Other theft256.84-21.88%
Theft from the person235.70-39.47%
Vehicle crime105.24233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.28-25.00%
Public order82.05-11.11%
Bicycle theft61.820.00%
Burglary61.37-57.14%
Robbery61.37100.00%
Drugs31.37-62.50%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.46-60.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3841.2552.00%
Violence and sexual offences338.66-10.81%
Other theft327.52-34.69%
Anti-social behaviour217.29-22.22%
Burglary144.7955.56%
Criminal damage and arson123.1933.33%
Public order92.73-40.00%
Drugs82.05300.00%
Shoplifting51.82-16.67%
Robbery31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4944.9044.12%
Violence and sexual offences3711.17-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour278.43-41.30%
Theft from the person256.158.70%
Public order155.7025.00%
Burglary93.42-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft72.0575.00%
Shoplifting61.6050.00%
Robbery51.37400.00%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4643.7615.00%
Violence and sexual offences3810.488.57%
Other theft348.66-15.00%
Theft from the person237.75-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.2420.00%
Public order122.73-7.69%
Burglary102.73100.00%
Drugs42.28-42.86%
Shoplifting40.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.9133.33%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-80.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4045.13-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour409.1237.93%
Violence and sexual offences359.1225.00%
Theft from the person307.987.14%
Public order136.8418.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.9611.11%
Drugs72.2816.67%
Shoplifting61.60-40.00%
Robbery51.3725.00%
Burglary51.14-64.29%
Bicycle theft31.14-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.68-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4444.902.33%
Anti-social behaviour2910.03-32.56%
Violence and sexual offences286.61-17.65%
Theft from the person286.3812.00%
Burglary146.3875.00%
Public order113.1922.22%
Shoplifting102.51233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft72.05-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.60-25.00%
Drugs61.3720.00%
Robbery41.370.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4346.260.00%
Other theft439.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.800.00%
Theft from the person257.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.700.00%
Public order92.730.00%
Burglary82.050.00%
Vehicle crime81.820.00%
Bicycle theft81.820.00%
Drugs51.820.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202425
March 20243
January 202425
December 202332
November 202349
October 202334
September 202340
August 202344
July 202343

A total of 244 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202442
March 20246
January 202423
December 202338
November 202325
October 202323
September 202330
August 202328
July 202325

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 202312
September 202313
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202427
March 20242
February 20241
January 202438
December 202333
November 202337
October 202338
September 202335
August 202328
July 202334

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202438
January 202430
December 202321
November 202327
October 202346
September 202340
August 202329
July 202343

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 202310
July 20233

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235
August 202314
July 20238

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 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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