WC1R 5JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1R 5JP

WC1R 5JP, Camden has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 103.02 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 5JP 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 5JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 5JP, encompassing approximately 320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1R 5JP area, explore the WC1R 5JP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WC1R 5JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 9
  • Holborn with total crimes: 8
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 4

WC1R 5JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8103.0260.00%
Other theft724.97-36.36%
Theft from the person621.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson318.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.37100.00%
Public order26.240.00%
Drugs26.240.00%
Shoplifting26.24100.00%
Robbery16.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14137.3616.67%
Other theft1143.7137.50%
Violence and sexual offences534.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.610.00%
Robbery39.37-50.00%
Drugs29.37-50.00%
Other crime26.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.240.00%
Bicycle theft13.120.00%
Vehicle crime13.120.00%
Shoplifting13.120.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12131.12-76.92%
Other theft837.46-78.95%
Robbery624.97-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences418.73-84.00%
Drugs412.49-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson312.49-57.14%
Public order29.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime16.24-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.12-97.22%
Shoplifting13.12-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person52733.62173.68%
Other theft38162.331166.67%
Anti-social behaviour36118.631700.00%
Violence and sexual offences25112.38316.67%
Shoplifting2378.052200.00%
Drugs1371.800.00%
Burglary1040.58400.00%
Public order1031.22100.00%
Vehicle crime831.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson724.97133.33%
Robbery721.850.00%
Bicycle theft421.85100.00%
Possession of weapons112.490.00%
Other crime13.12-50.00%

In March 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 person19143.601800.00%
Violence and sexual offences659.310.00%
Public order518.73150.00%
Other theft315.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.37200.00%
Bicycle theft29.370.00%
Burglary26.24100.00%
Other crime26.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.240.00%
Possession of weapons16.240.00%
Shoplifting13.12-80.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft984.29-80.43%
Violence and sexual offences628.10-68.42%
Shoplifting518.73-58.33%
Public order215.61-71.43%
Possession of weapons16.240.00%
Theft from the person13.12-96.43%
Vehicle crime13.12-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-80.00%
Burglary13.12-88.89%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46518.22-13.21%
Theft from the person28143.607.69%
Anti-social behaviour2187.41-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences1965.56-56.82%
Shoplifting1259.319.09%
Burglary937.46-25.00%
Public order728.10-30.00%
Vehicle crime621.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson518.73-50.00%
Drugs515.610.00%
Robbery515.6166.67%
Bicycle theft215.61100.00%
Other crime16.240.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53643.09-17.19%
Violence and sexual offences44165.46-6.38%
Theft from the person26137.3652.94%
Anti-social behaviour2681.17-27.78%
Burglary1281.17-33.33%
Shoplifting1137.46-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson1034.3466.67%
Public order1031.22-47.37%
Drugs531.2266.67%
Robbery315.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime29.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons26.240.00%
Other crime16.240.00%
Bicycle theft13.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64758.6028.00%
Violence and sexual offences47199.8074.07%
Anti-social behaviour36146.72-25.00%
Public order19112.38-5.00%
Burglary1859.3120.00%
Theft from the person1756.19-22.73%
Shoplifting1653.0745.45%
Criminal damage and arson649.95-50.00%
Robbery618.7320.00%
Vehicle crime618.73100.00%
Bicycle theft418.73-55.56%
Drugs312.49-50.00%
Other crime19.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50721.1442.86%
Anti-social behaviour48156.0923.08%
Violence and sexual offences27149.85-20.59%
Theft from the person2284.29-38.89%
Public order2068.6842.86%
Burglary1562.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson1246.8350.00%
Shoplifting1137.46-15.38%
Bicycle theft934.34200.00%
Drugs628.10-14.29%
Robbery518.7325.00%
Vehicle crime315.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons39.37200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39649.3414.71%
Theft from the person36121.7533.33%
Other theft35112.38-14.63%
Violence and sexual offences34109.2617.24%
Public order14106.147.69%
Shoplifting1343.7162.50%
Burglary940.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson828.1060.00%
Drugs724.97-30.00%
Vehicle crime521.85-54.55%
Robbery415.6133.33%
Bicycle theft312.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons19.370.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41624.367.89%
Anti-social behaviour34127.99-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences29106.14-32.56%
Theft from the person2790.5312.50%
Public order1384.2962.50%
Burglary1240.5820.00%
Vehicle crime1137.461000.00%
Drugs1034.34400.00%
Shoplifting831.22-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson524.97-37.50%
Bicycle theft415.61-42.86%
Robbery312.49-25.00%
Other crime39.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43643.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42134.240.00%
Other theft38131.120.00%
Theft from the person24118.630.00%
Shoplifting1974.920.00%
Burglary1059.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson831.220.00%
Public order824.970.00%
Bicycle theft724.970.00%
Robbery421.850.00%
Drugs212.490.00%
Vehicle crime16.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202436
March 20242
January 202421
December 202326
November 202336
October 202348
September 202339
August 202334
July 202342

A total of 403 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 202438
March 20243
February 20249
January 202446
December 202353
November 202364
October 202350
September 202335
August 202341
July 202338

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 202319
October 202320
September 202314
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202414
May 202412
April 202452
March 202419
February 20241
January 202428
December 202326
November 202317
October 202322
September 202336
August 202327
July 202324

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 202425
March 20246
February 20246
January 202419
December 202344
November 202347
October 202327
September 202334
August 202329
July 202343

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 202413
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 202310
July 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
February 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311
September 202313
August 20238
July 202319

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 202311
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20233

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 202318
October 202315
September 20239
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1R 5JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holborn
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rolls Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fetter Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. B521
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. White Bear Yd
    Total1
    Drugs1