WC1R 4SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1R 4SG

WC1R 4SG, Camden has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 584.44 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 4SG 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 4SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 4SG, encompassing approximately 527 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (69) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-27.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (147.37% increase)

WC1R 4SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14

WC1R 4SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person69584.4491.67%
Anti-social behaviour59130.93-27.16%
Other theft47111.95147.37%
Violence and sexual offences3289.1810.34%
Vehicle crime3160.72520.00%
Public order1958.82137.50%
Shoplifting1536.05150.00%
Burglary928.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson817.08100.00%
Robbery815.18-11.11%
Drugs515.18150.00%
Bicycle theft59.49150.00%
Possession of weapons19.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour81400.388000.00%
Theft from the person36153.701700.00%
Violence and sexual offences2968.31480.00%
Other theft1955.031800.00%
Burglary936.050.00%
Robbery917.080.00%
Public order817.08300.00%
Shoplifting615.180.00%
Vehicle crime511.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.490.00%
Bicycle theft27.590.00%
Drugs23.800.00%
Other crime13.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.770.00%
Public order29.490.00%
Theft from the person23.800.00%
Other crime13.800.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.900.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1955.03-81.19%
Violence and sexual offences636.05-83.33%
Public order211.39-75.00%
Other theft13.80-98.28%
Robbery11.90-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person101582.54260.71%
Other theft58191.651833.33%
Anti-social behaviour43110.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences3681.59620.00%
Shoplifting2068.310.00%
Vehicle crime1337.950.00%
Drugs924.670.00%
Public order817.08166.67%
Robbery715.18600.00%
Bicycle theft413.280.00%
Burglary47.590.00%
Possession of weapons27.590.00%
Other crime13.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2875.902700.00%
Violence and sexual offences553.13400.00%
Other theft39.490.00%
Public order35.690.00%
Robbery15.690.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15.69-98.51%
Burglary11.90-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.90-97.06%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90557.871.12%
Theft from the person67170.78-8.22%
Anti-social behaviour48127.136.67%
Violence and sexual offences3491.08-30.61%
Public order1564.5225.00%
Robbery1028.46233.33%
Vehicle crime718.98-46.15%
Burglary613.28-62.50%
Drugs611.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.39-63.64%
Shoplifting47.59-20.00%
Bicycle theft27.59-33.33%
Other crime13.800.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89616.70-21.93%
Theft from the person73168.885.80%
Violence and sexual offences49138.52-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour4592.98-10.00%
Burglary1685.39-5.88%
Vehicle crime1330.3618.18%
Public order1224.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1122.77-15.38%
Shoplifting520.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft39.490.00%
Robbery35.69-62.50%
Drugs35.690.00%
Possession of weapons25.69100.00%
Other crime13.800.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft114705.8860.56%
Theft from the person69216.322.99%
Violence and sexual offences51130.9337.84%
Anti-social behaviour5096.77-26.47%
Public order2194.8850.00%
Burglary1739.85183.33%
Criminal damage and arson1332.2662.50%
Vehicle crime1124.67-8.33%
Shoplifting1020.870.00%
Robbery818.9833.33%
Drugs315.1850.00%
Bicycle theft35.69-40.00%
Other crime15.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft71582.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour68134.720.00%
Theft from the person67129.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences37127.130.00%
Public order1470.210.00%
Vehicle crime1226.570.00%
Shoplifting1022.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson818.980.00%
Robbery615.180.00%
Burglary611.390.00%
Bicycle theft511.390.00%
Drugs29.490.00%
Possession of weapons13.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 395 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202481
July 20241
April 202443
January 202448
December 202345
November 202350
October 202368

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 202316
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
January 202415
December 202312
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20245
May 20246
April 202436
March 20245
February 20241
January 202434
December 202349
November 202351
October 202337

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 494 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202419
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202458
March 20243
January 202490
December 202389
November 2023114
October 202371

A total of 532 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202436
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024101
March 202428
February 20241
January 202467
December 202373
November 202369
October 202367

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20245
April 202413
January 20247
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202420
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    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. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 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. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Colonnade
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Long Yard
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Guilford Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1