WC1N 3QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3QT

WC1N 3QT, Camden has recorded a total of 199 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.56 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3QT 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 3QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3QT, encompassing approximately 4015 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (85.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

WC1N 3QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Race Track with total crimes: 13
  • Bernard Street with total crimes: 12

WC1N 3QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4049.56-35.48%
Theft from the person379.9685.00%
Violence and sexual offences329.21-15.79%
Other theft277.9750.00%
Public order186.72157.14%
Vehicle crime104.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.490.00%
Robbery71.7440.00%
Shoplifting71.74133.33%
Burglary51.74-16.67%
Drugs41.2533.33%
Bicycle theft41.00100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6244.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences3815.441800.00%
Theft from the person209.46400.00%
Other theft184.98500.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.480.00%
Public order71.74600.00%
Burglary61.740.00%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Robbery51.250.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
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 person42.99-80.95%
Other theft31.00200.00%
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 person218.47-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences85.23-72.41%
Public order31.99-66.67%
Other theft10.75-96.67%
Robbery10.25-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5450.0658.82%
Anti-social behaviour3413.450.00%
Other theft308.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences297.47314.29%
Shoplifting127.220.00%
Drugs102.990.00%
Robbery92.49800.00%
Public order92.24350.00%
Vehicle crime62.240.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
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 person3412.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.47600.00%
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 offences10.25-96.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4753.05-30.88%
Other theft4211.70-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour3710.4615.62%
Violence and sexual offences329.21-28.89%
Public order117.97-21.43%
Robbery102.74400.00%
Vehicle crime92.49125.00%
Burglary82.24-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.99-45.45%
Bicycle theft51.490.00%
Drugs31.25-57.14%
Shoplifting20.75-60.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6862.7654.55%
Other theft4716.93-35.62%
Violence and sexual offences4511.707.14%
Anti-social behaviour3211.21-11.11%
Burglary157.977.14%
Public order143.74-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson113.490.00%
Drugs72.74133.33%
Shoplifting51.74-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Robbery20.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7365.2578.05%
Theft from the person4418.1841.94%
Violence and sexual offences4210.962.44%
Anti-social behaviour3610.46-35.71%
Public order178.9741.67%
Burglary144.2340.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.49-15.38%
Shoplifting72.7440.00%
Bicycle theft51.7425.00%
Robbery41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime41.0033.33%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime20.750.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5655.780.00%
Other theft4113.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences4110.210.00%
Theft from the person3110.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.720.00%
Public order123.240.00%
Burglary102.990.00%
Shoplifting52.490.00%
Bicycle theft41.250.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 20243
May 20241
April 202430
March 20246
January 202442
December 202347
November 202373
October 202341

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202438
July 20242
May 20248
April 202429
March 20247
February 20241
January 202432
December 202345
November 202342
October 202341

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202462
April 202434
January 202437
December 202332
November 202336
October 202356

A total of 360 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202420
July 20244
May 202421
April 202454
March 202434
January 202447
December 202368
November 202344
October 202331

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
January 202411
December 202314
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 3QT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime6
  • 11. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Guilford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Russell Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2