WC1N 3JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3JZ

WC1N 3JZ, Camden has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.19 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3JZ 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 3JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3JZ, encompassing approximately 4336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (875.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (1700.00% increase)

WC1N 3JZ 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 3JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7351.190.00%
Theft from the person3916.83875.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.991700.00%
Other theft308.30900.00%
Public order86.92700.00%
Burglary81.840.00%
Robbery71.840.00%
Vehicle crime61.610.00%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

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 person42.77-80.95%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-75.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

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 person217.84-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.84-80.00%
Public order31.84-72.73%
Other theft10.69-98.44%
Robbery10.23-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10574.71208.82%
Other theft6424.21966.67%
Anti-social behaviour4214.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences409.69471.43%
Shoplifting179.220.00%
Vehicle crime123.920.00%
Public order112.77450.00%
Drugs112.540.00%
Robbery82.54700.00%
Bicycle theft51.840.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 person3411.533300.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.840.00%
Other theft61.610.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.23-98.75%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8170.33-10.99%
Theft from the person8018.68-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour4718.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences3710.84-32.73%
Public order168.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%
Burglary102.77-41.18%
Robbery92.3150.00%
Drugs42.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9182.78-18.75%
Theft from the person8420.9815.07%
Violence and sexual offences5519.37-3.51%
Anti-social behaviour4712.68-7.84%
Public order2010.8417.65%
Burglary174.61-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson123.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime122.7733.33%
Robbery62.77-25.00%
Shoplifting41.38-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.92-50.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11288.3260.00%
Theft from the person7325.83-1.35%
Violence and sexual offences5716.8321.28%
Anti-social behaviour5113.14-25.00%
Burglary1911.76280.00%
Public order174.3821.43%
Criminal damage and arson143.9275.00%
Shoplifting93.2350.00%
Vehicle crime92.08-10.00%
Bicycle theft82.0833.33%
Robbery81.8414.29%
Drugs41.8433.33%
Other crime20.920.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7473.7929.82%
Other theft7017.06-13.58%
Anti-social behaviour6816.14-11.69%
Violence and sexual offences4715.6834.29%
Public order1410.84-22.22%
Vehicle crime103.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.31-38.46%
Robbery71.84-36.36%
Shoplifting61.6120.00%
Bicycle theft61.3850.00%
Burglary51.38-58.33%
Drugs31.15-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8177.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour7718.680.00%
Theft from the person5717.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences3513.140.00%
Public order188.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.150.00%
Vehicle crime123.000.00%
Burglary122.770.00%
Robbery112.770.00%
Drugs82.540.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Bicycle theft41.150.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202417
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 539 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 20243
May 20241
April 202464
March 20246
January 202481
December 202391
November 2023112
October 202370
September 202381

A total of 572 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024105
March 202434
February 20241
January 202480
December 202384
November 202373
October 202374
September 202357

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 405 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202473
April 202442
January 202447
December 202347
November 202351
October 202368
September 202377

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20242
January 202416
December 202320
November 202317
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 202410
December 202317
November 202319
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 202312
November 202314
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20242
May 20248
April 202440
March 20247
January 202437
December 202355
November 202357
October 202347
September 202335

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232
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 3JZ 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. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 19. Gilbert Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bernard Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colonnade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Museum Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1