WC1N 3NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3NN

WC1N 3NN, Camden has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.01 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3NN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1N postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1N 3NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3NN, encompassing approximately 4957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1N 3NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5

WC1N 3NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 person21.01-96.72%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-93.55%
Public order10.40-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6144.17916.67%
Other theft3812.301166.67%
Anti-social behaviour327.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.451450.00%
Vehicle crime116.250.00%
Shoplifting102.220.00%
Robbery92.020.00%
Public order81.820.00%
Drugs81.610.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 person62.22500.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.20-97.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4039.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour398.0714.71%
Theft from the person377.87-2.63%
Violence and sexual offences297.46-32.56%
Vehicle crime115.8583.33%
Public order102.22-23.08%
Robbery92.0280.00%
Burglary81.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.01300.00%
Drugs30.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5646.39-24.32%
Violence and sexual offences4311.29-4.44%
Theft from the person388.6715.15%
Anti-social behaviour347.66-17.07%
Burglary146.86-12.50%
Public order132.82-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.620.00%
Vehicle crime62.02-14.29%
Robbery51.2125.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Shoplifting40.81-33.33%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7453.2551.02%
Violence and sexual offences4514.939.76%
Anti-social behaviour419.08-31.67%
Theft from the person338.27-15.38%
Burglary166.66220.00%
Public order153.2336.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.03-23.08%
Bicycle theft72.02133.33%
Vehicle crime71.4116.67%
Shoplifting61.41200.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Drugs40.81-20.00%
Other crime20.810.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6048.41-7.69%
Other theft4912.10-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences419.8828.12%
Theft from the person398.27-4.88%
Criminal damage and arson137.878.33%
Public order112.62-15.38%
Vehicle crime62.22-25.00%
Drugs51.21-37.50%
Burglary51.01-50.00%
Robbery41.01-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.81-40.00%
Shoplifting20.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6554.8622.64%
Other theft6313.11-5.97%
Theft from the person4112.71-22.64%
Violence and sexual offences328.27-3.03%
Public order136.45-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson122.6250.00%
Burglary102.42-28.57%
Drugs82.0214.29%
Vehicle crime81.61-27.27%
Robbery71.610.00%
Bicycle theft51.41-44.44%
Shoplifting41.01-50.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6757.48-16.25%
Theft from the person5313.51-8.62%
Anti-social behaviour5310.691.92%
Violence and sexual offences3310.69-8.33%
Burglary146.6627.27%
Public order142.8227.27%
Vehicle crime112.82-54.17%
Bicycle theft92.22-18.18%
Shoplifting81.82700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.61-38.46%
Robbery71.610.00%
Drugs71.4140.00%
Other crime11.410.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8062.320.00%
Theft from the person5816.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour5211.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.490.00%
Vehicle crime247.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.840.00%
Public order112.620.00%
Bicycle theft112.220.00%
Burglary112.220.00%
Robbery72.220.00%
Drugs51.410.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 472 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202438
March 20243
January 202440
December 202356
November 202374
October 202349
September 202363
August 202367
July 202380

A total of 371 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202461
March 20246
February 20241
January 202437
December 202338
November 202333
October 202339
September 202341
August 202353
July 202358

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202311
September 202313
August 202314
July 202311

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202431
March 20242
January 202429
December 202343
November 202345
October 202341
September 202332
August 202333
July 202336

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202432
January 202439
December 202334
November 202341
October 202360
September 202365
August 202353
July 202352

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238
August 202311
July 202324

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

MonthCount
April 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 202316
October 20235
September 202310
August 202314
July 202311

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312
August 20238
July 202313

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Other crime1