GREAT ORMOND STREET, WC1N 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1N 3RB

GREAT ORMOND STREET, WC1N 3RB, Camden has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.95 per 1,000 population. This WC1N 3RB 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 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1N 3RB, encompassing approximately 4413 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

WC1N 3RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Square with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

GREAT ORMOND STREET, WC1N 3RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4343.9579.17%
Anti-social behaviour389.74-38.71%
Violence and sexual offences328.61-15.79%
Other theft267.2536.84%
Public order185.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.080.00%
Robbery71.5975.00%
Burglary51.5925.00%
Shoplifting51.1366.67%
Vehicle crime41.13100.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.91-25.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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 behaviour6240.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3814.050.00%
Theft from the person248.611100.00%
Other theft195.44850.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.300.00%
Public order61.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.360.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Robbery40.910.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%

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 theft21.130.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 person21.13-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-91.30%
Public order10.45-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4843.50700.00%
Anti-social behaviour3610.870.00%
Other theft318.16933.33%
Violence and sexual offences237.021050.00%
Shoplifting125.210.00%
Drugs112.720.00%
Public order92.490.00%
Robbery72.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 person62.490.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3842.3711.76%
Violence and sexual offences348.61-17.07%
Other theft337.70-17.50%
Theft from the person317.48-24.39%
Vehicle crime127.02300.00%
Robbery82.72166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-46.15%
Burglary71.59-61.11%
Public order71.59-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.590.00%
Drugs21.13-75.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4149.6241.38%
Violence and sexual offences419.295.13%
Other theft409.29-40.30%
Anti-social behaviour349.06-5.56%
Burglary187.7020.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.0844.44%
Public order102.95-41.18%
Drugs82.27300.00%
Shoplifting51.81-28.57%
Robbery31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6753.4759.52%
Violence and sexual offences3915.188.33%
Anti-social behaviour368.84-42.86%
Theft from the person298.163.57%
Public order176.5741.67%
Burglary153.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.40-35.71%
Shoplifting72.0475.00%
Bicycle theft61.5950.00%
Robbery41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.45-60.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6350.750.00%
Other theft4214.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences369.520.00%
Theft from the person288.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.340.00%
Public order123.170.00%
Burglary92.720.00%
Drugs52.040.00%
Shoplifting41.130.00%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 263 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 20242
April 202431
March 20243
January 202433
December 202340
November 202367
October 202342

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202438
May 20242
April 202423
March 20242
February 20241
January 202434
December 202341
November 202339
October 202336

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202462
April 202436
January 202438
December 202334
November 202336
October 202363

A total of 254 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202448
March 20246
January 202431
December 202341
November 202329
October 202328

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 202318
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
May 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 202317
October 202312

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202411
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Square
    Total18
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bernard Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Calthorpe Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Gray'S Inn Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Grenville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Mecklenburgh Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1