RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1R 4SE

RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4SE, Camden has recorded a total of 287 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 544.59 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 4SE 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 4SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 4SE, encompassing approximately 527 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1R 4SE area, explore the WC1R 4SE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (-31.46% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (80.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (110.53% increase)

WC1R 4SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

RED LION SQUARE, WC1R 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61544.59-31.46%
Theft from the person56115.7580.65%
Other theft40106.26110.53%
Violence and sexual offences3475.9017.24%
Vehicle crime2864.52366.67%
Public order1853.13157.14%
Shoplifting1534.16114.29%
Burglary928.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson817.08100.00%
Robbery715.180.00%
Drugs513.2866.67%
Bicycle theft59.49150.00%
Possession of weapons19.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89404.178800.00%
Theft from the person31168.88675.00%
Violence and sexual offences2958.82383.33%
Other theft1955.03533.33%
Burglary836.050.00%
Public order715.18250.00%
Robbery713.280.00%
Shoplifting713.280.00%
Vehicle crime613.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.390.00%
Drugs37.59200.00%
Bicycle theft25.690.00%
Other crime13.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.160.00%
Theft from the person411.390.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2164.52-74.39%
Violence and sexual offences639.85-79.31%
Public order211.39-77.78%
Robbery23.80-81.82%
Other theft13.80-97.96%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-97.62%
Drugs11.90-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82533.21115.79%
Other theft49155.601125.00%
Anti-social behaviour4292.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences2979.70383.33%
Shoplifting2455.030.00%
Vehicle crime1345.540.00%
Drugs1124.670.00%
Robbery1120.871000.00%
Public order920.87200.00%
Bicycle theft417.08300.00%
Burglary47.590.00%
Other crime17.590.00%
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 theft415.18-95.06%
Violence and sexual offences27.59-94.29%
Vehicle crime13.80-87.50%
Burglary11.90-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81533.213.85%
Theft from the person65153.70-8.45%
Anti-social behaviour45123.3421.62%
Violence and sexual offences3585.39-28.57%
Public order1366.418.33%
Robbery1024.67233.33%
Vehicle crime818.98-27.27%
Drugs615.18100.00%
Burglary511.39-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson59.49-61.54%
Shoplifting59.490.00%
Bicycle theft39.4950.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78576.85-26.42%
Theft from the person71148.0112.70%
Violence and sexual offences49134.72-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour3792.98-22.92%
Burglary1870.2128.57%
Criminal damage and arson1334.160.00%
Public order1224.67-40.00%
Vehicle crime1122.7737.50%
Shoplifting520.87-44.44%
Robbery39.49-62.50%
Drugs35.690.00%
Bicycle theft25.69-33.33%
Other crime13.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106660.3460.61%
Theft from the person63201.1410.53%
Violence and sexual offences51119.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4896.77-28.36%
Public order2091.0817.65%
Burglary1437.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson1326.5785.71%
Shoplifting924.67-18.18%
Vehicle crime817.080.00%
Robbery815.1833.33%
Bicycle theft315.18-40.00%
Drugs35.690.00%
Other crime15.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67546.490.00%
Other theft66127.130.00%
Theft from the person57125.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences34108.160.00%
Public order1764.520.00%
Shoplifting1132.260.00%
Vehicle crime820.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson715.180.00%
Robbery613.280.00%
Burglary611.390.00%
Bicycle theft511.390.00%
Drugs39.490.00%
Possession of weapons15.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202489
July 20241
May 20241
April 202442
January 202445
December 202337
November 202348
October 202367

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 202318
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
January 202413
December 202312
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20246
May 20246
April 202429
March 20246
February 20242
January 202435
December 202349
November 202351
October 202334

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
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 457 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202419
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202449
March 20244
February 20244
January 202481
December 202378
November 2023106
October 202366

A total of 488 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202431
July 20244
May 202421
April 202482
March 202438
January 202465
December 202371
November 202363
October 202357

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20246
April 202413
February 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 202424
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 8. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1