WC1N 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3LW

WC1N 3LW, Camden has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.81 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3LW, encompassing approximately 4279 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)

WC1N 3LW 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 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4752.8180.77%
Anti-social behaviour4010.98-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences379.35-2.63%
Other theft328.6560.00%
Public order197.48171.43%
Vehicle crime114.44175.00%
Shoplifting102.57233.33%
Robbery82.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-12.50%
Burglary61.6420.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.9333.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6844.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences3815.890.00%
Theft from the person268.881200.00%
Other theft206.08900.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.670.00%
Public order71.870.00%
Burglary51.640.00%
Drugs41.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Robbery40.930.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%

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 theft21.170.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 person21.17-96.08%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-91.67%
Public order10.47-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5148.84750.00%
Anti-social behaviour3811.920.00%
Other theft358.881066.67%
Violence and sexual offences248.181100.00%
Shoplifting165.610.00%
Drugs113.740.00%
Robbery102.570.00%
Public order92.340.00%
Vehicle crime52.100.00%
Bicycle theft31.170.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
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 person62.570.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4149.0724.24%
Other theft419.58-10.87%
Theft from the person379.58-19.57%
Violence and sexual offences348.65-24.44%
Vehicle crime117.95120.00%
Burglary102.57-44.44%
Robbery102.34150.00%
Public order82.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.87-53.85%
Bicycle theft61.40500.00%
Drugs31.40-62.50%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4656.08-37.84%
Theft from the person4610.7558.62%
Violence and sexual offences4510.7515.38%
Anti-social behaviour3310.52-13.16%
Burglary187.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.2118.18%
Public order123.04-29.41%
Drugs82.80166.67%
Vehicle crime51.8766.67%
Shoplifting51.17-44.44%
Robbery41.17-20.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7458.4264.44%
Violence and sexual offences3917.29-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour389.11-37.70%
Theft from the person298.880.00%
Public order176.7854.55%
Burglary153.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.51-26.67%
Shoplifting92.5750.00%
Robbery52.10150.00%
Bicycle theft51.1725.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Drugs30.70-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6154.450.00%
Other theft4514.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.520.00%
Theft from the person299.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.780.00%
Public order113.510.00%
Burglary92.570.00%
Shoplifting62.100.00%
Drugs51.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202420
July 20242
April 202435
March 20243
January 202441
December 202346
November 202374
October 202345

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
May 20242
April 202424
March 20242
February 20241
January 202434
December 202345
November 202339
October 202340

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202468
April 202438
January 202441
December 202333
November 202338
October 202361

A total of 275 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202426
July 20242
May 20242
April 202451
March 20246
January 202437
December 202346
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 202410
December 202318
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202416
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
May 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3LW 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. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime6
  • 13. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2