WC1R 5BQ, Camden has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.27 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 5BQ, encompassing approximately 457 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 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 61.27 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 15.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 10.94 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 8.75 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.38 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.38 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.19 | 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 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 6 | 48.14 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 13.13 | -80.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 10.94 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 105.03 | -66.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 54.70 | -78.12% |
| Other theft | 4 | 15.32 | -90.48% |
| Public order | 3 | 8.75 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.56 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 2 | 6.56 | -83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.38 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.38 | -96.97% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.19 | -96.30% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 74 | 573.27 | 76.19% |
| Other theft | 42 | 161.92 | 950.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 91.90 | 1550.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 72.21 | 255.56% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 70.02 | 2600.00% |
| Drugs | 12 | 59.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 26.26 | 71.43% |
| Robbery | 11 | 26.26 | 1000.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 24.07 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 15.32 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 8.75 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 6.56 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 42 | 159.73 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 91.90 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 19.69 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 15.32 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 8.75 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.38 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.19 | -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 | 41.57 | -80.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 10.94 | -92.75% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 10.94 | -87.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.19 | -80.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.19 | -85.71% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.19 | -91.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 69 | 516.38 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 150.97 | -1.61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 133.47 | -16.13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 56.89 | -53.70% |
| Public order | 12 | 54.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 26.26 | 60.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 17.50 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.50 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 15.32 | -61.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 15.32 | -58.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 10.94 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.94 | 50.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 69 | 621.40 | -18.82% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 150.97 | 40.91% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 135.66 | 5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 118.15 | -32.61% |
| Burglary | 18 | 67.83 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 39.38 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 26.26 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 26.26 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 15.32 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 10.94 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.94 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 6.56 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.38 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.38 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 85 | 673.92 | 49.12% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 185.98 | 75.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 111.59 | 2.22% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 100.65 | 12.82% |
| Public order | 21 | 96.27 | 23.53% |
| Burglary | 16 | 45.95 | 77.78% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 35.01 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 30.63 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 7 | 21.88 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 15.32 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 13.13 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.75 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 57 | 520.75 | 18.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 124.72 | -13.46% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 98.46 | -15.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 85.33 | -29.27% |
| Public order | 17 | 63.45 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 37.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 26.26 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 9 | 19.69 | -10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 19.69 | 133.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 15.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 10.94 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 6.56 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 555.76 | 15.56% |
| Other theft | 48 | 113.78 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 105.03 | 21.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 100.65 | 10.81% |
| Public order | 17 | 89.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 37.20 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 26.26 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 21.88 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 17.50 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 13.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 10.94 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.94 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 60 | 542.63 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 131.28 | -4.26% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 98.46 | -20.83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 83.15 | -30.19% |
| Public order | 17 | 80.96 | 88.89% |
| Burglary | 16 | 37.20 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 35.01 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 17.50 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 17.50 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 13.13 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 8.75 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 6.56 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 64 | 612.65 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 140.03 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 115.97 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 105.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 102.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 35.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 26.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 19.69 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 19.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 15.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 15.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 8.75 | 0.00% |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 517 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| December 2023 | 69 |
| November 2023 | 85 |
| October 2023 | 57 |
| September 2023 | 48 |
| August 2023 | 60 |
| July 2023 | 64 |
A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 17 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 489 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 42 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 46 |
| August 2023 | 38 |
| July 2023 | 48 |
A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 54 |
| November 2023 | 51 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 53 |
A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 33 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 52 |
| August 2023 | 45 |
| July 2023 | 47 |
A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 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 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
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 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1R 5BQ 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 | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 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 |
| Drugs | 1 |