WC1N 3PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3PB

WC1N 3PB, Camden has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.53 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3PB 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 3PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3PB, encompassing approximately 3909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (1950.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (775.00% increase)

WC1N 3PB 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 3PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7456.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences4118.931950.00%
Theft from the person3510.49775.00%
Other theft258.95733.33%
Public order106.40900.00%
Burglary82.560.00%
Vehicle crime62.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.530.00%
Robbery61.530.00%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

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 person43.07-80.95%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.51-75.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

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 person218.70-77.89%
Violence and sexual offences85.37-77.14%
Public order32.05-70.00%
Other theft10.77-98.15%
Robbery10.26-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9575.97179.41%
Other theft5424.30800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4513.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences3511.51400.00%
Vehicle crime138.950.00%
Drugs123.330.00%
Shoplifting123.070.00%
Public order103.07400.00%
Robbery92.56800.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Bicycle theft31.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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 person3412.793300.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.70600.00%
Other theft61.790.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.51-98.61%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-97.37%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7273.670.00%
Other theft7018.42-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour4717.9123.68%
Violence and sexual offences3812.02-29.63%
Public order149.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime123.589.09%
Burglary103.07-50.00%
Robbery102.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56-50.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Bicycle theft31.0250.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7280.58-29.41%
Theft from the person7218.4218.03%
Violence and sexual offences5418.42-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour3813.81-13.64%
Burglary209.7233.33%
Public order185.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.60-14.29%
Vehicle crime113.0710.00%
Shoplifting52.81-37.50%
Robbery41.28-42.86%
Drugs41.0233.33%
Bicycle theft21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10288.0061.90%
Theft from the person6126.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences5715.6039.02%
Anti-social behaviour4414.58-34.33%
Public order1811.2628.57%
Burglary154.6087.50%
Criminal damage and arson143.847.69%
Vehicle crime103.5825.00%
Shoplifting82.5633.33%
Robbery72.0516.67%
Drugs31.790.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-40.00%
Other crime20.770.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6776.23-5.63%
Other theft6317.141.61%
Theft from the person6116.1210.91%
Violence and sexual offences4115.600.00%
Public order1410.49-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.588.33%
Burglary83.33-20.00%
Vehicle crime82.05-33.33%
Robbery62.05-14.29%
Shoplifting61.5350.00%
Bicycle theft51.5325.00%
Drugs31.28-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.7750.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7178.530.00%
Other theft6218.160.00%
Theft from the person5515.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences4114.070.00%
Public order1610.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.090.00%
Vehicle crime123.070.00%
Burglary103.070.00%
Drugs82.560.00%
Robbery72.050.00%
Bicycle theft41.790.00%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 20242
May 20248
April 202435
March 20247
February 20241
January 202438
December 202354
November 202357
October 202341
September 202341

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 458 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20243
May 20241
April 202454
March 20246
January 202470
December 202372
November 2023102
October 202363
September 202362

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202474
April 202445
January 202447
December 202338
November 202344
October 202367
September 202371

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 511 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 20244
May 202421
April 202495
March 202434
February 20241
January 202472
December 202372
November 202361
October 202361
September 202355

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20245
January 202410
December 202320
November 202315
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202412
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 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 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1N 3PB 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. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 11. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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