WC1N 3NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3NL

WC1N 3NL, Camden has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.27 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3NL 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 3NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3NL, encompassing approximately 3844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (7500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (1233.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (700.00% increase)

WC1N 3NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 19
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

WC1N 3NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7658.277500.00%
Violence and sexual offences4019.771233.33%
Theft from the person3210.41700.00%
Other theft278.32800.00%
Public order117.02450.00%
Burglary72.860.00%
Shoplifting71.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.560.00%
Robbery61.560.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

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 person43.900.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%

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 person218.84-75.58%
Violence and sexual offences85.46-70.37%
Public order32.08-72.73%
Other theft10.78-98.04%
Robbery10.26-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8674.66152.94%
Other theft5122.37750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4413.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.45285.71%
Shoplifting227.020.00%
Vehicle crime125.720.00%
Drugs123.120.00%
Public order113.12266.67%
Robbery102.86900.00%
Burglary62.600.00%
Bicycle theft31.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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 person3413.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.84250.00%
Other theft61.820.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.78-94.44%
Burglary10.52-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7274.92-1.37%
Theft from the person7018.73-4.11%
Anti-social behaviour4618.2121.05%
Violence and sexual offences3611.97-32.08%
Vehicle crime129.379.09%
Public order123.12-33.33%
Robbery113.12175.00%
Burglary102.86-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson72.60-46.15%
Drugs41.820.00%
Shoplifting41.04-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.0450.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7381.95-29.81%
Theft from the person7318.9930.36%
Violence and sexual offences5318.991.92%
Anti-social behaviour3813.79-11.63%
Burglary189.8928.57%
Public order184.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.68-13.33%
Vehicle crime113.3810.00%
Shoplifting52.86-37.50%
Robbery41.30-50.00%
Drugs41.0433.33%
Bicycle theft21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10487.9357.58%
Theft from the person5627.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences5214.5730.00%
Anti-social behaviour4313.53-37.68%
Public order2011.1953.85%
Criminal damage and arson155.207.14%
Burglary143.9055.56%
Vehicle crime103.6442.86%
Robbery82.6060.00%
Shoplifting82.08-27.27%
Drugs32.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.78-40.00%
Other crime20.780.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6978.30-1.43%
Other theft6617.954.76%
Theft from the person5617.179.80%
Violence and sexual offences4014.57-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson1410.4127.27%
Public order133.64-23.53%
Shoplifting113.3837.50%
Burglary92.86-10.00%
Vehicle crime72.34-36.36%
Robbery51.82-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.3025.00%
Drugs31.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.78200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7078.560.00%
Other theft6318.210.00%
Theft from the person5116.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4213.270.00%
Public order1710.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.420.00%
Vehicle crime112.860.00%
Burglary102.860.00%
Shoplifting82.600.00%
Robbery72.080.00%
Drugs51.820.00%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 20243
May 20248
April 202427
March 20247
February 20242
January 202436
December 202353
November 202352
October 202340
September 202342

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 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 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 467 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 202451
March 20246
January 202472
December 202373
November 2023104
October 202366
September 202363

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202476
July 20241
April 202444
January 202446
December 202338
November 202343
October 202369
September 202370

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 202412
December 202318
November 202320
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 483 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20244
May 202421
April 202486
March 202434
January 202470
December 202373
November 202356
October 202356
September 202351

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20246
February 20241
January 202410
December 202318
November 202314
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202422
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3NL 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southampton Buildings
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 7. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 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. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Green Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1