BOSWELL STREET, WC1N 3PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3PR

BOSWELL STREET, WC1N 3PR, Camden has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.87 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3PR 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 3PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3PR, encompassing approximately 3852 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (74) incidents (85.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-34.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (88.89% increase)

WC1N 3PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

BOSWELL STREET, WC1N 3PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7477.8785.00%
Anti-social behaviour5219.21-34.18%
Other theft5113.5088.89%
Violence and sexual offences3413.24-2.86%
Vehicle crime318.83416.67%
Public order178.05112.50%
Robbery104.4125.00%
Shoplifting82.60100.00%
Burglary72.08-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.8240.00%
Drugs51.82150.00%
Bicycle theft31.3050.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7958.660.00%
Theft from the person4020.51900.00%
Violence and sexual offences3510.381650.00%
Other theft279.09800.00%
Burglary97.010.00%
Public order82.34700.00%
Robbery82.080.00%
Vehicle crime62.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
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 person43.11-80.95%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-75.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%

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 person218.83-79.41%
Violence and sexual offences85.45-78.38%
Public order32.08-70.00%
Other theft10.78-98.39%
Robbery10.26-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10282.03200.00%
Other theft6226.48933.33%
Anti-social behaviour4816.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences3712.46428.57%
Shoplifting139.600.00%
Vehicle crime123.370.00%
Drugs113.110.00%
Public order102.86400.00%
Robbery82.60700.00%
Bicycle theft42.080.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
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 person3412.983300.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.830.00%
Other theft61.820.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.26-98.68%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8579.170.00%
Theft from the person7622.06-8.43%
Anti-social behaviour5019.738.70%
Violence and sexual offences3712.98-30.19%
Public order169.606.67%
Vehicle crime114.15-8.33%
Robbery102.86150.00%
Burglary82.60-46.67%
Drugs42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8587.22-22.73%
Theft from the person8322.066.41%
Violence and sexual offences5321.54-8.62%
Anti-social behaviour4613.76-8.00%
Burglary1511.94-21.05%
Public order153.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime123.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.11-21.43%
Robbery42.86-50.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Shoplifting31.04-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11099.1654.93%
Theft from the person7828.55-1.27%
Violence and sexual offences5820.2534.88%
Anti-social behaviour5015.06-25.37%
Burglary1912.98216.67%
Public order184.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson144.6775.00%
Vehicle crime93.63-10.00%
Robbery82.3433.33%
Shoplifting82.0860.00%
Drugs42.08100.00%
Bicycle theft31.04-40.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7982.550.00%
Other theft7120.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour6718.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences4317.390.00%
Public order1411.160.00%
Vehicle crime103.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.600.00%
Robbery62.080.00%
Burglary61.560.00%
Bicycle theft51.560.00%
Shoplifting51.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Drugs20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202479
April 202448
January 202450
December 202346
November 202350
October 202367

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20244
January 20248
December 202315
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 202416
December 202315
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
July 20242
May 20248
April 202437
March 20247
January 202437
December 202353
November 202358
October 202343

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 501 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202427
July 20243
May 20241
April 202462
March 20246
January 202485
December 202385
November 2023110
October 202371

A total of 592 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202440
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024102
March 202434
February 20241
January 202476
December 202383
November 202378
October 202379

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20246
April 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202413
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

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
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total31
    Vehicle crime23
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 10. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1