WC1R 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1R 4RG

WC1R 4RG, Camden has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 388.99 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 4RG 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 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 4RG, encompassing approximately 527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (8300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (675.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (600.00% increase)

WC1R 4RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 17
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 12

WC1R 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84388.998300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31159.39675.00%
Theft from the person2858.82600.00%
Other theft1953.13533.33%
Public order736.05250.00%
Burglary713.280.00%
Shoplifting713.280.00%
Vehicle crime613.280.00%
Robbery611.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.390.00%
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 person430.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.590.00%
Other theft37.59-50.00%
Public order25.690.00%
Other crime13.80-50.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
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 theft615.18500.00%
Other crime211.390.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2166.41-73.75%
Violence and sexual offences739.85-75.00%
Public order213.28-81.82%
Robbery23.80-80.00%
Other theft13.80-97.87%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-97.83%
Drugs11.90-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80523.72110.53%
Other theft47151.801075.00%
Anti-social behaviour4689.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2887.29366.67%
Shoplifting2453.130.00%
Vehicle crime1145.540.00%
Public order1120.87266.67%
Robbery1020.87900.00%
Drugs918.980.00%
Burglary417.080.00%
Bicycle theft37.59200.00%
Other crime15.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38100.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences672.11200.00%
Other theft411.390.00%
Public order37.590.00%
Robbery15.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.900.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft415.18-94.52%
Violence and sexual offences27.59-93.55%
Vehicle crime13.80-87.50%
Burglary11.90-85.71%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73497.152.82%
Theft from the person62138.52-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour45117.6532.35%
Violence and sexual offences3185.39-34.04%
Public order1158.82-21.43%
Vehicle crime820.87-20.00%
Robbery815.18166.67%
Burglary715.18-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson513.28-64.29%
Shoplifting59.490.00%
Drugs49.4933.33%
Bicycle theft37.5950.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71555.98-29.70%
Theft from the person69134.7227.78%
Violence and sexual offences47130.93-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour3489.18-24.44%
Burglary1964.5226.67%
Criminal damage and arson1436.05-6.67%
Public order1426.57-30.00%
Vehicle crime1026.5711.11%
Shoplifting518.98-44.44%
Robbery39.49-57.14%
Drugs35.690.00%
Bicycle theft25.69-50.00%
Other crime13.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101637.5768.33%
Theft from the person54191.658.00%
Violence and sexual offences53102.4755.88%
Anti-social behaviour45100.57-28.57%
Public order2085.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson1537.9587.50%
Burglary1528.4666.67%
Vehicle crime928.4628.57%
Shoplifting917.08-18.18%
Robbery717.0816.67%
Bicycle theft413.280.00%
Drugs37.590.00%
Other crime15.690.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63516.13-5.97%
Other theft60119.541.69%
Theft from the person50113.852.04%
Violence and sexual offences3494.88-15.00%
Public order1564.52-11.76%
Shoplifting1128.4657.14%
Burglary920.87-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime715.18-41.67%
Robbery613.28-14.29%
Bicycle theft411.39300.00%
Drugs37.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons25.69100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67550.280.00%
Other theft59127.130.00%
Theft from the person49111.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences4092.980.00%
Public order1775.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson1232.260.00%
Vehicle crime1222.770.00%
Burglary1022.770.00%
Robbery718.980.00%
Shoplifting713.280.00%
Drugs613.280.00%
Other crime211.390.00%
Possession of weapons13.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
February 20241
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 448 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202447
March 20244
February 20244
January 202473
December 202371
November 2023101
October 202360
September 202359

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202484
July 20241
May 20241
April 202446
January 202445
December 202334
November 202345
October 202363
September 202367

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
January 202411
December 202314
November 202320
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 455 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 20244
May 202421
April 202480
March 202438
January 202462
December 202369
November 202354
October 202350
September 202349

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 202319
November 202315
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 202315
October 20238
September 202312

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 20246
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 20244
May 20247
April 202428
March 20246
February 20242
January 202431
December 202347
November 202353
October 202334
September 202340

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202424
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    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. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Old Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Southampton Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2