WC1N 3LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3LZ

WC1N 3LZ, Camden has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.25 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3LZ 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 3LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3LZ, encompassing approximately 4934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (26) incidents (1200.00% increase)

WC1N 3LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 8

WC1N 3LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4934.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences389.930.00%
Theft from the person267.701200.00%
Other theft195.27850.00%
Public order83.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.620.00%
Burglary61.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.220.00%
Robbery40.810.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%

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 person20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 person21.01-96.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-92.86%
Public order10.41-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5042.56733.33%
Anti-social behaviour4510.130.00%
Other theft309.12900.00%
Violence and sexual offences286.081300.00%
Public order115.670.00%
Shoplifting112.230.00%
Drugs102.230.00%
Robbery62.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Burglary51.220.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 person62.23-80.65%
Other theft31.22-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-93.94%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3939.9321.88%
Violence and sexual offences337.90-19.51%
Other theft336.69-35.29%
Theft from the person316.69-26.19%
Vehicle crime136.28225.00%
Burglary122.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.43-30.77%
Public order81.82-38.46%
Robbery81.62100.00%
Bicycle theft41.6233.33%
Drugs30.81-62.50%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5147.42-20.31%
Theft from the person4210.3420.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.31-11.11%
Burglary146.497.69%
Criminal damage and arson132.8418.18%
Public order132.63-13.33%
Drugs82.63300.00%
Shoplifting61.620.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Bicycle theft30.81-57.14%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6448.4452.38%
Violence and sexual offences4112.97-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour368.31-36.84%
Theft from the person357.306.06%
Public order157.0915.38%
Burglary133.0444.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.63-21.43%
Bicycle theft72.2375.00%
Shoplifting61.4250.00%
Robbery41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Drugs20.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5747.42-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences4311.5519.44%
Other theft428.71-20.75%
Theft from the person338.51-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson146.6927.27%
Public order132.840.00%
Burglary92.6312.50%
Drugs61.820.00%
Shoplifting41.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Bicycle theft40.81-20.00%
Robbery30.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6650.670.00%
Other theft5313.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.740.00%
Theft from the person367.300.00%
Public order137.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.630.00%
Burglary82.230.00%
Drugs61.620.00%
Robbery61.220.00%
Shoplifting61.220.00%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
May 20242
April 202428
March 20242
January 202433
December 202341
November 202341
October 202343
September 202336

A total of 263 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20242
May 20242
April 202450
March 20246
January 202431
December 202342
November 202335
October 202333
September 202336

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
April 202445
January 202439
December 202332
November 202336
October 202357
September 202366

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

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
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 297 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20242
April 202430
March 20243
January 202433
December 202351
November 202364
October 202342
September 202353

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 202413
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3LZ 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
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 5. Bedford Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B504
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Regent Square
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kenton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Seddon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Pakenham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Heathcote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Henrietta Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hunter Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2