WC1N 3QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3QH

WC1N 3QH, Camden has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.35 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3QH 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 3QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3QH, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (53) incidents (82.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-40.30% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)

WC1N 3QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1N 3QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5361.3582.76%
Anti-social behaviour4013.16-40.30%
Violence and sexual offences359.93-14.63%
Other theft338.6950.00%
Vehicle crime288.20366.67%
Public order196.9590.00%
Robbery104.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.4814.29%
Shoplifting71.9975.00%
Burglary51.74-28.57%
Drugs41.2433.33%
Bicycle theft40.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6750.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences4116.641950.00%
Theft from the person2910.18625.00%
Other theft227.20633.33%
Public order105.46900.00%
Burglary72.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Vehicle crime61.740.00%
Robbery61.490.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

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 person42.98-80.95%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-75.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

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 person218.44-71.62%
Violence and sexual offences85.22-68.00%
Public order31.99-70.00%
Other theft10.75-97.06%
Robbery10.25-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7457.87117.65%
Anti-social behaviour3618.380.00%
Other theft348.94466.67%
Violence and sexual offences258.44257.14%
Drugs126.210.00%
Shoplifting122.980.00%
Vehicle crime112.980.00%
Public order102.73400.00%
Robbery92.48800.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 person3412.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.44600.00%
Other theft61.740.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6261.10-21.52%
Other theft4715.40-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour4011.6721.21%
Violence and sexual offences369.93-29.41%
Public order128.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime112.9810.00%
Burglary102.73-41.18%
Robbery92.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24-45.45%
Bicycle theft51.49150.00%
Drugs41.24-42.86%
Shoplifting30.99-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7971.7843.64%
Other theft5219.62-35.80%
Violence and sexual offences5112.928.51%
Anti-social behaviour3312.67-13.16%
Burglary178.2021.43%
Public order154.22-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson113.73-15.38%
Vehicle crime102.7342.86%
Drugs72.48133.33%
Shoplifting61.74-14.29%
Robbery41.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.99-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8173.2780.00%
Theft from the person5520.1214.58%
Violence and sexual offences4713.6614.63%
Anti-social behaviour3811.67-39.68%
Public order179.4421.43%
Burglary144.2255.56%
Criminal damage and arson133.48-7.14%
Vehicle crime73.2316.67%
Shoplifting71.74-12.50%
Robbery61.7420.00%
Bicycle theft51.4925.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Other crime20.750.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6365.320.00%
Theft from the person4815.650.00%
Other theft4511.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences4111.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1410.180.00%
Public order143.480.00%
Burglary93.480.00%
Shoplifting82.240.00%
Vehicle crime61.990.00%
Robbery51.490.00%
Bicycle theft41.240.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202422
July 20243
May 20241
April 202434
March 20246
January 202447
December 202352
November 202381
October 202345

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202441
July 20242
May 20248
April 202425
March 20247
February 20241
January 202436
December 202351
November 202347
October 202341

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202467
April 202436
January 202440
December 202333
November 202338
October 202363

A total of 459 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202429
July 20244
May 202421
April 202474
March 202434
January 202462
December 202379
November 202355
October 202348

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20246
April 202411
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 202313
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
January 202412
December 202315
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202412
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 202410
December 202317
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime23
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1