HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6AE

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6AE, Camden has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 795.35 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1V postcode area, which has experienced 62 crimes and a crime rate of 249.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1V 6AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6AE, encompassing approximately 248 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (6600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (255.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (480.00% increase)

WC1V 6AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13
  • Portpool Lane with total crimes: 13

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67795.356600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32269.13255.56%
Theft from the person29128.54480.00%
Other theft19116.49280.00%
Shoplifting1276.32500.00%
Burglary1048.200.00%
Robbery940.17800.00%
Public order936.15350.00%
Bicycle theft336.150.00%
Drugs312.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Other crime112.050.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9132.56200.00%
Other theft536.15-16.67%
Theft from the person520.08-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson420.08100.00%
Public order216.070.00%
Drugs28.030.00%
Shoplifting28.03100.00%
Other crime18.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Robbery14.020.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11120.51-62.07%
Other theft644.1920.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.10-62.50%
Drugs212.05-50.00%
Other crime28.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft18.030.00%
Robbery14.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29232.98-60.27%
Violence and sexual offences8116.49-75.76%
Other theft532.14-87.50%
Public order420.08-69.23%
Drugs416.07-50.00%
Robbery316.07-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-96.88%
Shoplifting14.02-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person731020.2969.77%
Other theft40293.23900.00%
Violence and sexual offences33160.68266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32132.561500.00%
Shoplifting26128.542500.00%
Public order13104.4485.71%
Robbery1152.221000.00%
Burglary844.19300.00%
Drugs832.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson432.1433.33%
Vehicle crime216.070.00%
Bicycle theft28.030.00%
Possession of weapons18.030.00%
Other crime14.02-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43309.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences9172.7380.00%
Public order736.15600.00%
Other theft428.12-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson316.07200.00%
Bicycle theft212.050.00%
Burglary28.03100.00%
Other crime28.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.030.00%
Robbery18.030.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.02-80.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft784.36-91.25%
Violence and sexual offences528.12-80.00%
Shoplifting520.080.00%
Vehicle crime120.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-66.67%
Burglary14.02-83.33%
Public order14.02-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80931.9211.11%
Theft from the person56321.35-16.42%
Anti-social behaviour26224.95-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences25104.44-50.98%
Public order10100.42-16.67%
Drugs940.1780.00%
Burglary636.15-60.00%
Robbery524.1066.67%
Shoplifting520.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime420.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.07-72.73%
Bicycle theft312.05-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft721160.89-20.88%
Theft from the person67289.2245.65%
Violence and sexual offences51269.132.00%
Anti-social behaviour30204.86-28.57%
Burglary15120.5115.38%
Public order1260.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1148.200.00%
Shoplifting1044.19-28.57%
Drugs540.1766.67%
Bicycle theft520.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime420.080.00%
Robbery316.07-57.14%
Other crime212.05100.00%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911241.2242.19%
Violence and sexual offences50365.5472.41%
Theft from the person46200.856.98%
Anti-social behaviour42184.78-6.67%
Public order21168.7110.53%
Shoplifting1484.3616.67%
Burglary1356.2430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1152.2237.50%
Robbery744.1916.67%
Bicycle theft628.1220.00%
Vehicle crime424.10-20.00%
Drugs316.07-25.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft641012.266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45257.08-11.76%
Theft from the person43180.76-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences29172.73-23.68%
Public order19116.495.56%
Shoplifting1276.320.00%
Burglary1048.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson840.1714.29%
Robbery632.1450.00%
Bicycle theft524.1066.67%
Vehicle crime520.08-28.57%
Drugs420.08-20.00%
Possession of weapons216.070.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft601056.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51241.010.00%
Theft from the person47204.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences38188.790.00%
Public order18152.640.00%
Shoplifting1272.300.00%
Burglary1048.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson740.170.00%
Vehicle crime728.120.00%
Drugs528.120.00%
Robbery420.080.00%
Bicycle theft316.070.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 449 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 20245
June 202411
May 202429
April 202473
March 202443
January 202456
December 202367
November 202346
October 202343
September 202347

A total of 453 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202440
March 20244
February 20247
January 202480
December 202372
November 202391
October 202364
September 202360

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
March 20242
January 202426
December 202330
November 202342
October 202345
September 202351

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 202433
March 20249
February 20245
January 202425
December 202351
November 202350
October 202329
September 202338

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202413
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202321
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1V 6AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holborn
    Total18
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
  • 3. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Chancery Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Southampton Buildings
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 7. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Emerald Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 14. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Vine Hill
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Dombey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. B521
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. White Bear Yd
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Laystall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. John'S Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. New North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bell Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Norwich Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1