WC1N 3JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3JH

WC1N 3JH, Camden has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.09 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3JH 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 3JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3JH, encompassing approximately 4957 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (1300.00% increase)

WC1N 3JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Procter Street with total crimes: 9

WC1N 3JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences359.480.00%
Theft from the person287.061300.00%
Other theft225.651000.00%
Burglary84.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%

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 theft21.010.00%
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 person21.01-96.72%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-93.55%
Public order10.40-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6144.17916.67%
Other theft3812.301166.67%
Anti-social behaviour327.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.451450.00%
Vehicle crime116.250.00%
Shoplifting102.220.00%
Robbery92.020.00%
Public order81.820.00%
Drugs81.610.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 person62.22500.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.20-97.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4039.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour398.0714.71%
Theft from the person377.87-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences297.46-32.56%
Vehicle crime115.8583.33%
Public order102.22-23.08%
Robbery92.0280.00%
Burglary81.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.01300.00%
Drugs30.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5646.39-24.32%
Violence and sexual offences4311.29-4.44%
Theft from the person388.6715.15%
Anti-social behaviour347.66-17.07%
Burglary146.86-12.50%
Public order132.82-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.620.00%
Vehicle crime62.02-14.29%
Robbery51.2125.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Shoplifting40.81-33.33%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7453.2551.02%
Violence and sexual offences4514.939.76%
Anti-social behaviour419.08-31.67%
Theft from the person338.27-15.38%
Burglary166.66220.00%
Public order153.2336.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.03-23.08%
Bicycle theft72.02133.33%
Vehicle crime71.4116.67%
Shoplifting61.41200.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Other crime20.810.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6048.41-7.69%
Other theft4912.10-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences419.8828.12%
Theft from the person398.27-4.88%
Criminal damage and arson137.878.33%
Public order112.62-15.38%
Vehicle crime62.22-25.00%
Drugs51.21-37.50%
Burglary51.01-50.00%
Robbery41.01-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.81-40.00%
Shoplifting20.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6554.860.00%
Other theft6313.110.00%
Theft from the person4112.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.270.00%
Public order136.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.620.00%
Burglary102.420.00%
Drugs82.020.00%
Vehicle crime81.610.00%
Robbery71.610.00%
Bicycle theft51.410.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
May 20242
April 202431
March 20242
January 202429
December 202343
November 202345
October 202341
September 202332

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
April 202432
January 202439
December 202334
November 202341
October 202360
September 202365

A total of 288 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20242
May 20242
April 202461
March 20246
February 20241
January 202437
December 202338
November 202333
October 202339
September 202341

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 347 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20242
April 202438
March 20243
January 202440
December 202356
November 202374
October 202349
September 202363

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 3JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 19. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1