WC1R 4HQ, Camden has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 554.08 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 4HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1R postcode area, which has experienced 65 crimes and a crime rate of 123.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1R 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 4HQ, encompassing approximately 527 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 62 | 554.08 | 82.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 117.65 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 43 | 104.36 | 138.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 81.59 | 6.90% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 58.82 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 56.93 | 171.43% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 36.05 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 28.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 17.08 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 15.18 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 15.18 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 11.39 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 9.49 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 379.51 | 7400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 142.31 | 1600.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 64.52 | 480.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 55.03 | 800.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 34.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 17.08 | 250.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 13.28 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 13.28 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 11.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 11.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.69 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 24.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 9.49 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 | 5.69 | 200.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 19 | 55.03 | -79.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 36.05 | -81.25% |
| Public order | 2 | 11.39 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 3.80 | -98.18% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.90 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 93 | 552.18 | 232.14% |
| Other theft | 55 | 176.47 | 1275.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 104.36 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 75.90 | 540.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 60.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 36.05 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 24.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 20.87 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 15.18 | 166.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 15.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 7.59 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 28 | 77.80 | 2700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 53.13 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 9.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 7.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.69 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 | 5.69 | -98.44% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.90 | -83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 1.90 | -97.06% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 80 | 529.41 | 2.56% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 151.80 | -5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 121.44 | 17.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 87.29 | -32.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 64.52 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 28.46 | 266.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 20.87 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 15.18 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 11.39 | -63.64% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.59 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 7.59 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 7.59 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 78 | 574.95 | -27.10% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 148.01 | 1.49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 129.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 94.88 | -17.02% |
| Burglary | 16 | 74.00 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 30.36 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 22.77 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 22.77 | -15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 20.87 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 9.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 5.69 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 5.69 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.69 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 107 | 673.62 | 64.62% |
| Theft from the person | 67 | 203.04 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 127.13 | 47.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 94.88 | -22.95% |
| Public order | 21 | 89.18 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 14 | 39.85 | 180.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 26.57 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 24.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 18.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 18.98 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 15.18 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 5.69 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.69 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 67 | 544.59 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 65 | 127.13 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 123.34 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 115.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 64.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 22.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 18.98 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 18.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.08 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 11.39 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 9.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.80 | 0.00% |
A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 55 |
| August 2024 | 75 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 61 |
A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 456 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 107 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 55 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 80 |
| December 2023 | 78 |
| November 2023 | 107 |
| October 2023 | 65 |
A total of 505 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 62 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 93 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 64 |
| December 2023 | 68 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| October 2023 | 67 |
A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1R 4HQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |