WC1N 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3JQ

WC1N 3JQ, Camden has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.48 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3JQ, encompassing approximately 4784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (825.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (1750.00% increase)

WC1N 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13

WC1N 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6243.480.00%
Theft from the person3712.96825.00%
Violence and sexual offences377.731750.00%
Other theft287.73833.33%
Burglary85.850.00%
Robbery71.670.00%
Public order71.46600.00%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.250.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.51-80.95%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-75.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person217.11-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences84.39-77.78%
Public order31.67-75.00%
Other theft10.63-98.18%
Robbery10.21-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9861.87188.24%
Other theft5520.48816.67%
Violence and sexual offences3611.50414.29%
Anti-social behaviour367.520.00%
Shoplifting147.520.00%
Vehicle crime132.930.00%
Public order122.72500.00%
Robbery92.51800.00%
Drugs81.880.00%
Bicycle theft61.670.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3410.453300.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.110.00%
Other theft61.460.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-98.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6956.44-10.39%
Other theft5814.42-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour4412.127.32%
Violence and sexual offences379.20-26.00%
Public order157.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime133.1462.50%
Robbery92.7250.00%
Burglary91.88-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.0533.33%
Drugs40.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-83.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7766.4730.51%
Other theft7416.09-28.85%
Violence and sexual offences5015.47-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour4110.45-14.58%
Public order208.5725.00%
Burglary174.186.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.55-23.08%
Vehicle crime82.09-11.11%
Shoplifting61.67-33.33%
Robbery61.25-14.29%
Drugs41.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.84-62.50%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10473.3792.59%
Theft from the person5921.74-4.84%
Violence and sexual offences5612.3330.23%
Anti-social behaviour4811.71-28.36%
Burglary1610.03166.67%
Public order163.3414.29%
Criminal damage and arson133.348.33%
Shoplifting92.7250.00%
Vehicle crime91.8812.50%
Bicycle theft81.8833.33%
Robbery71.670.00%
Drugs41.46-20.00%
Other crime20.840.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6761.03-6.94%
Theft from the person6214.0026.53%
Other theft5412.96-26.03%
Violence and sexual offences4311.2922.86%
Public order148.99-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.939.09%
Vehicle crime82.51-27.27%
Robbery71.67-12.50%
Burglary61.46-33.33%
Shoplifting61.2520.00%
Bicycle theft61.2550.00%
Drugs51.25-37.50%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7363.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour7215.260.00%
Theft from the person4915.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.240.00%
Public order157.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.140.00%
Vehicle crime112.300.00%
Burglary92.300.00%
Robbery81.880.00%
Drugs81.670.00%
Shoplifting51.670.00%
Bicycle theft41.050.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202414
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 511 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20244
May 202421
April 202498
March 202434
February 20241
January 202469
December 202377
November 202359
October 202362
September 202349

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 456 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20243
May 20241
April 202455
March 20246
January 202458
December 202374
November 2023104
October 202354
September 202373

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202413
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202462
April 202436
January 202444
December 202341
November 202348
October 202367
September 202372

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 202415
December 202320
November 202316
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 20236
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20242
May 20248
April 202436
March 20247
January 202437
December 202350
November 202356
October 202343
September 202335

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

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 3JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 10. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gilbert Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2