WC1R 5AZ, Camden has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.67 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 5AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1R postcode area, which has experienced 40 crimes and a crime rate of 75.90 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC1R 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 5AZ, encompassing approximately 368 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 59.67 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 13.56 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 10.85 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.14 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.42 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 9 | 70.52 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 6 | 24.41 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 16.27 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 8.14 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 5.42 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 65.10 | -86.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 18.99 | -88.89% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.85 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.85 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 8.14 | -71.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 5.42 | -96.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.71 | -97.22% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.71 | -87.50% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.71 | -96.30% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 50 | 626.55 | 257.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 135.62 | 1700.00% |
| Other theft | 36 | 97.64 | 3500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 97.64 | 2600.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 73.23 | 550.00% |
| Drugs | 14 | 70.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 37.97 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 27.12 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 21.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 18.99 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 16.27 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 13.56 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 14 | 97.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 37.97 | 400.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 13.56 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.85 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 8.14 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 5.42 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.71 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 51.53 | -79.17% |
| Other theft | 5 | 13.56 | -90.20% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 13.56 | -64.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 13.56 | -87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.71 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.71 | -87.50% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.71 | -87.50% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 51 | 509.92 | -20.31% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 138.33 | -19.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 78.66 | -20.59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 73.23 | -52.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 65.10 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 37.97 | -46.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 21.70 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 21.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 21.70 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 16.27 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 13.56 | -63.64% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.85 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 64 | 678.09 | -16.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 173.59 | 2.04% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 135.62 | 44.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 97.64 | -24.44% |
| Burglary | 15 | 92.22 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 40.69 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 32.55 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 29.84 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 24.41 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 21.70 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.85 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.71 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 77 | 767.59 | 54.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 208.85 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 132.90 | -19.64% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 122.06 | 19.05% |
| Public order | 20 | 67.81 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 20 | 54.25 | 53.85% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 54.25 | 38.46% |
| Robbery | 10 | 48.82 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 27.12 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 16.27 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 16.27 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 10.85 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 623.84 | 7.69% |
| Other theft | 50 | 151.89 | 35.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 135.62 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 75.95 | -47.50% |
| Public order | 18 | 56.96 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 13 | 48.82 | 62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 35.26 | -13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 35.26 | 12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 24.41 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 21.70 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 13.56 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 10.85 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 8.14 | -60.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 612.99 | 13.04% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 141.04 | 21.21% |
| Other theft | 37 | 108.49 | -31.48% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 100.36 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 16 | 94.93 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 43.40 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 40.69 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 21.70 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 21.70 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 13.56 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 13.56 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 8.14 | -33.33% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 54 | 629.26 | 25.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 146.47 | -4.17% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 124.77 | 10.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 89.51 | -38.78% |
| Burglary | 16 | 81.37 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 12 | 43.40 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 32.55 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 9 | 32.55 | 350.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 24.41 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 21.70 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.85 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.85 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 629.26 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 132.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 43 | 130.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 116.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 81.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 56.96 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 29.84 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 21.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 21.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 18.99 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 8.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 5.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.71 | 0.00% |
A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
| August 2023 | 30 |
| July 2023 | 49 |
A total of 432 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 51 |
| December 2023 | 64 |
| November 2023 | 77 |
| October 2023 | 50 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| August 2023 | 54 |
| July 2023 | 43 |
A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
| August 2023 | 33 |
| July 2023 | 30 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 56 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
| August 2023 | 46 |
| July 2023 | 48 |
A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 21 |
A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1R 5AZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |