WC1R 5NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1R 5NT

WC1R 5NT, Camden has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 555.91 per 1,000 population. This WC1R 5NT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1R postcode area, which has experienced 43 crimes and a crime rate of 81.59 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1R 5NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1R 5NT, encompassing approximately 332 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (7100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (440.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (633.33% increase)

WC1R 5NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 12

WC1R 5NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72555.917100.00%
Violence and sexual offences27216.35440.00%
Theft from the person2281.13633.33%
Other theft1766.11466.67%
Shoplifting1051.08400.00%
Robbery830.05700.00%
Criminal damage and arson724.04133.33%
Burglary721.030.00%
Public order721.03600.00%
Vehicle crime321.030.00%
Drugs39.0150.00%
Bicycle theft29.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences563.1066.67%
Other theft315.02-50.00%
Theft from the person39.01-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson39.0150.00%
Drugs29.01100.00%
Shoplifting26.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.010.00%
Public order13.000.00%
Robbery13.000.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person869.1133.33%
Other theft624.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.03200.00%
Other crime29.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.010.00%
Shoplifting16.010.00%
Drugs13.00-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person663.10-88.00%
Other theft418.03-87.50%
Drugs312.02-78.57%
Robbery29.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.01-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.01-96.15%
Anti-social behaviour13.00-97.22%
Public order13.00-87.50%
Shoplifting13.00-96.30%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50676.10257.14%
Anti-social behaviour36150.241700.00%
Other theft32108.183100.00%
Shoplifting2796.162600.00%
Violence and sexual offences2681.13550.00%
Drugs1478.130.00%
Burglary1042.07400.00%
Public order830.0560.00%
Robbery624.040.00%
Vehicle crime618.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson418.0333.33%
Bicycle theft312.02200.00%
Other crime29.010.00%
Possession of weapons16.010.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14102.170.00%
Public order542.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.02200.00%
Burglary29.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.010.00%
Other theft16.01-80.00%
Bicycle theft13.000.00%
Possession of weapons13.000.00%
Shoplifting13.00-80.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft554.09-90.74%
Shoplifting515.02-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences415.02-82.61%
Vehicle crime112.02-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.00-75.00%
Burglary13.00-88.89%
Public order13.00-85.71%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54570.93-15.62%
Theft from the person28162.26-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour2784.14-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2381.13-53.06%
Shoplifting1469.1116.67%
Burglary942.07-43.75%
Vehicle crime827.04100.00%
Public order724.04-12.50%
Drugs621.03-33.33%
Robbery618.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson418.03-63.64%
Bicycle theft312.02200.00%
Other crime19.010.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64757.23-14.67%
Violence and sexual offences49192.310.00%
Theft from the person37147.2437.04%
Anti-social behaviour35111.18-22.22%
Burglary16105.17-20.00%
Shoplifting1248.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1136.0683.33%
Drugs933.05350.00%
Public order827.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime424.04-33.33%
Robbery312.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons29.010.00%
Other crime16.010.00%
Bicycle theft13.00-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75847.3847.06%
Violence and sexual offences49225.3768.97%
Anti-social behaviour45147.24-21.05%
Theft from the person27135.2235.00%
Public order2081.1311.11%
Burglary2060.1066.67%
Shoplifting1860.1038.46%
Robbery954.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson627.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime618.03200.00%
Bicycle theft418.03-50.00%
Drugs212.02-50.00%
Other crime16.010.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57694.135.56%
Other theft51171.2827.50%
Violence and sexual offences29153.25-17.14%
Theft from the person2087.14-51.22%
Public order1860.1012.50%
Shoplifting1354.09-13.33%
Burglary1239.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson936.0612.50%
Bicycle theft827.04300.00%
Robbery524.0466.67%
Drugs415.02-20.00%
Possession of weapons312.020.00%
Vehicle crime29.01-60.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54697.140.00%
Theft from the person41162.260.00%
Other theft40123.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35120.200.00%
Public order16105.170.00%
Shoplifting1548.080.00%
Burglary845.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson824.040.00%
Drugs524.040.00%
Vehicle crime515.020.00%
Robbery315.020.00%
Bicycle theft29.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 202432
March 20241
February 20245
January 202454
December 202364
November 202375
October 202351
September 202340

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202320
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 202450
March 202414
January 202428
December 202337
November 202327
October 202320
September 202341

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202472
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
March 20242
January 202427
December 202335
November 202345
October 202357
September 202354

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 202426
March 20244
February 20244
January 202423
December 202349
November 202349
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202414
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
February 20245
January 202414
December 202312
November 202318
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202320
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southampton Buildings
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 5. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Holborn
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 11. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pooles Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Phoenix Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Roger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bleeding Heart Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B521
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vine Street Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Great Ormond Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. New North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Norwich Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1