WC1R 5BP, Camden has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 473.69 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 5BP 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 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 5BP, encompassing approximately 458 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 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 44 | 473.69 | 76.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 96.05 | -44.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 82.95 | 6.06% |
| Other theft | 30 | 76.40 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 65.49 | 88.89% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 37.11 | 45.45% |
| Burglary | 9 | 34.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 19.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 17.46 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 15.28 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.91 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.73 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 427.85 | 6700.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 148.44 | 371.43% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 72.04 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 20 | 54.57 | 400.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 43.66 | 450.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 24.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 19.65 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 19.65 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 17.46 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 13.10 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 61.12 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 15.28 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 10.91 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.73 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.37 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.37 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 6 | 45.84 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 13.10 | -83.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 8.73 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 24 | 93.86 | -66.20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 52.39 | -79.31% |
| Public order | 3 | 13.10 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 6.55 | -94.74% |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.37 | -81.82% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.37 | -84.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.37 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.37 | -96.88% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.18 | -96.55% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 71 | 552.27 | 77.50% |
| Other theft | 38 | 154.99 | 850.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 82.95 | 1500.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 69.85 | 222.22% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 63.30 | 2800.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 63.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 28.38 | 71.43% |
| Robbery | 11 | 26.19 | 1000.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 24.01 | 500.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 13.10 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.73 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 40 | 150.62 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 87.32 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 19.65 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 15.28 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 8.73 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.18 | -80.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 | 39.29 | -92.65% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.91 | -28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 10.91 | -84.62% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 8.73 | -88.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.18 | -80.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.18 | -87.50% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.18 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 68 | 515.16 | -2.86% |
| Theft from the person | 59 | 148.44 | -18.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 128.79 | -52.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 56.76 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 52.39 | -8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 24.01 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 19.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 17.46 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.46 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 15.28 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 15.28 | -58.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.91 | 100.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 70 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 72 | 657.05 | 44.00% |
| Other theft | 70 | 157.17 | -18.60% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 152.80 | 5.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 120.06 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 18 | 65.49 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 39.29 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 26.19 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 26.19 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 19.65 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 17.46 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 13.10 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.55 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.37 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 86 | 685.43 | 50.88% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 187.73 | 73.33% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 113.51 | 28.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 109.15 | 7.14% |
| Public order | 21 | 98.23 | 10.53% |
| Burglary | 16 | 45.84 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 34.93 | 7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 32.74 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 21.83 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 15.28 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.73 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 512.98 | 29.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 124.43 | -16.00% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 91.68 | -18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 85.13 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 65.49 | 11.76% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 41.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 30.56 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 19.65 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 17.46 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 10.91 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 6.55 | -83.33% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 545.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 109.15 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 44 | 104.78 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 96.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 87.32 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 37.11 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 30.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 21.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 17.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 13.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 10.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.37 | 0.00% |
A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 481 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 44 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 71 |
| March 2024 | 40 |
| January 2024 | 59 |
| December 2023 | 72 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 68 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 35 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 55 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 40 |
A total of 434 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 68 |
| December 2023 | 70 |
| November 2023 | 86 |
| October 2023 | 57 |
| September 2023 | 44 |
A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1R 5BP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 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 | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |