WC1N 3LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3LR

WC1N 3LR, Camden has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.56 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 104 crimes and a crime rate of 19.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 3LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3LR, encompassing approximately 4816 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (48) incidents (92.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-29.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)

WC1N 3LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 3LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4842.5692.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.97-29.09%
Violence and sexual offences338.10-13.16%
Other theft306.8557.89%
Public order206.23233.33%
Robbery74.1575.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.45-14.29%
Burglary51.250.00%
Shoplifting51.0466.67%
Vehicle crime51.04150.00%
Drugs41.0433.33%
Bicycle theft20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5535.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences3811.420.00%
Theft from the person257.891150.00%
Other theft195.19850.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.940.00%
Public order61.450.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%

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 theft21.040.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 person21.04-96.08%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-92.00%
Public order10.42-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5142.98750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4410.590.00%
Other theft319.14933.33%
Violence and sexual offences256.441150.00%
Shoplifting125.190.00%
Public order112.490.00%
Drugs102.280.00%
Robbery62.080.00%
Vehicle crime51.250.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 person62.28-80.65%
Other theft31.25-91.89%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-93.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3739.24-30.19%
Anti-social behaviour367.68-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences317.47-22.50%
Theft from the person316.44-26.19%
Vehicle crime126.44200.00%
Burglary112.49-31.25%
Robbery82.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-46.15%
Public order71.45-41.67%
Bicycle theft41.45300.00%
Drugs20.83-75.00%
Shoplifting20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5349.42-24.29%
Theft from the person4211.0035.48%
Violence and sexual offences408.725.26%
Anti-social behaviour378.31-9.76%
Burglary167.6814.29%
Criminal damage and arson133.3218.18%
Public order122.70-20.00%
Drugs82.49300.00%
Shoplifting51.66-16.67%
Robbery41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7050.2562.79%
Anti-social behaviour4114.53-32.79%
Violence and sexual offences388.510.00%
Theft from the person317.89-3.12%
Public order156.4425.00%
Burglary143.1155.56%
Criminal damage and arson112.91-26.67%
Bicycle theft62.2850.00%
Shoplifting61.2550.00%
Robbery31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Drugs20.42-60.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6148.170.00%
Other theft4312.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences388.930.00%
Theft from the person327.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.640.00%
Public order123.110.00%
Burglary92.490.00%
Drugs51.870.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 288 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202437
December 202353
November 202370
October 202343

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202438
May 20242
April 202425
March 20242
January 202431
December 202340
November 202338
October 202338

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202455
April 202444
January 202436
December 202337
November 202341
October 202361

A total of 270 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202451
March 20246
January 202431
December 202342
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. B504
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Marchmont Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1