PRINCETON STREET, WC1R 4BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1R 4BH

PRINCETON STREET, WC1R 4BH, Camden has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 419.36 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 4BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1R postcode area, which has experienced 43 crimes and a crime rate of 81.59 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1R 4BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 4BH, encompassing approximately 526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (9000.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (675.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (600.00% increase)

WC1R 4BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 18
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Holborn with total crimes: 12

PRINCETON STREET, WC1R 4BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91419.369000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31172.68675.00%
Theft from the person2858.82600.00%
Other theft2253.13633.33%
Public order941.75350.00%
Burglary917.080.00%
Vehicle crime717.080.00%
Robbery713.280.00%
Shoplifting713.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.28400.00%
Drugs39.49200.00%
Bicycle theft15.690.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person432.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.590.00%
Other theft37.59-50.00%
Public order25.690.00%
Other crime13.80-50.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft617.08500.00%
Other crime211.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.800.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2166.41-73.42%
Violence and sexual offences639.85-80.00%
Public order211.39-81.82%
Robbery23.80-80.00%
Other theft13.80-97.87%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-98.00%
Drugs11.90-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person79544.59107.89%
Anti-social behaviour50149.910.00%
Other theft4794.881075.00%
Violence and sexual offences3089.18328.57%
Shoplifting2456.932300.00%
Vehicle crime1245.540.00%
Drugs1122.770.00%
Public order1120.87266.67%
Robbery1020.87900.00%
Burglary518.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.49300.00%
Bicycle theft37.59200.00%
Possession of weapons15.690.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38108.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences772.11250.00%
Other theft413.28-20.00%
Public order37.590.00%
Robbery15.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Shoplifting11.900.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft518.98-93.15%
Violence and sexual offences29.49-93.75%
Vehicle crime13.80-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-83.33%
Burglary11.90-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73512.344.29%
Theft from the person64138.52-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour45121.4412.50%
Violence and sexual offences3285.39-38.46%
Public order1160.72-21.43%
Vehicle crime1020.87-9.09%
Robbery818.98166.67%
Burglary815.18-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson615.18-60.00%
Drugs511.3925.00%
Shoplifting59.4925.00%
Bicycle theft39.4950.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70582.5527.27%
Other theft70132.83-32.04%
Violence and sexual offences52132.834.00%
Anti-social behaviour4098.67-24.53%
Burglary1975.9018.75%
Criminal damage and arson1536.057.14%
Public order1428.46-36.36%
Vehicle crime1126.5710.00%
Shoplifting420.87-55.56%
Drugs47.5933.33%
Robbery37.59-57.14%
Bicycle theft25.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons23.800.00%
Other crime13.800.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft103656.5574.58%
Theft from the person55195.4510.00%
Anti-social behaviour53104.36-18.46%
Violence and sexual offences50100.5742.86%
Public order2294.8822.22%
Burglary1641.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson1430.3655.56%
Vehicle crime1026.5766.67%
Shoplifting918.98-18.18%
Robbery717.0816.67%
Bicycle theft313.28-40.00%
Drugs35.690.00%
Other crime15.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65531.31-9.72%
Other theft59123.34-1.67%
Theft from the person50111.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences3594.88-14.63%
Public order1866.410.00%
Shoplifting1134.1637.50%
Burglary1020.87-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson918.98-18.18%
Vehicle crime617.08-50.00%
Robbery611.390.00%
Bicycle theft511.39150.00%
Drugs39.49-40.00%
Possession of weapons35.69200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72567.360.00%
Other theft60136.620.00%
Theft from the person50113.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences4194.880.00%
Public order1877.800.00%
Vehicle crime1234.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1122.770.00%
Burglary1120.870.00%
Shoplifting820.870.00%
Robbery615.180.00%
Drugs511.390.00%
Other crime29.490.00%
Bicycle theft23.800.00%
Possession of weapons13.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202412
February 20241
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 453 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202447
March 20244
February 20245
January 202473
December 202370
November 2023103
October 202359
September 202360

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202491
July 20241
May 20241
April 202450
January 202445
December 202340
November 202353
October 202365
September 202372

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
January 202411
December 202314
November 202322
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 459 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20244
May 202421
April 202479
March 202438
January 202464
December 202370
November 202355
October 202350
September 202350

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 202319
November 202316
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 202315
November 202314
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 20244
May 20246
April 202430
March 20247
February 20242
January 202432
December 202352
November 202350
October 202335
September 202341

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1R 4BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
  • 2. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Holborn
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chancery Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
  • 6. Southampton Buildings
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 7. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft2
  • 13. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 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. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 19. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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