WC1V 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6AL

WC1V 6AL, Camden has recorded a total of 259 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1040.16 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1V postcode area, which has experienced 60 crimes and a crime rate of 240.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1V 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6AL, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1V 6AL area, explore the WC1V 6AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (56.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-49.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (115.00% increase)

WC1V 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Holborn with total crimes: 15

WC1V 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person471040.1656.67%
Anti-social behaviour44188.76-49.43%
Other theft43176.71115.00%
Violence and sexual offences30172.69-6.25%
Vehicle crime28120.48600.00%
Public order16112.45128.57%
Shoplifting1664.2677.78%
Burglary964.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson836.14100.00%
Robbery632.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft524.1066.67%
Drugs420.0833.33%
Possession of weapons216.060.00%
Other crime18.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87875.508600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32349.40255.56%
Theft from the person30128.51500.00%
Other theft20120.48400.00%
Burglary980.320.00%
Robbery936.14800.00%
Shoplifting936.14350.00%
Public order736.14250.00%
Vehicle crime428.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.0633.33%
Bicycle theft316.060.00%
Drugs312.05200.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9116.47200.00%
Theft from the person536.140.00%
Other theft420.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson316.0650.00%
Public order212.050.00%
Shoplifting28.03100.00%
Other crime18.03-50.00%
Drugs14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Robbery14.020.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft684.3450.00%
Theft from the person524.10-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences320.08-57.14%
Other crime212.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03-33.33%
Drugs18.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25200.80-69.14%
Violence and sexual offences7100.40-76.67%
Other theft428.11-92.45%
Public order316.06-66.67%
Robbery312.05-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Drugs312.05-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-97.56%
Shoplifting14.02-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person811148.5992.86%
Other theft53325.301225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41212.851950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30164.66233.33%
Shoplifting25120.482400.00%
Vehicle crime13100.400.00%
Robbery1352.211200.00%
Public order952.2128.57%
Drugs736.140.00%
Burglary728.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson428.11100.00%
Bicycle theft216.06100.00%
Possession of weapons18.030.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42297.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences9168.6780.00%
Public order736.14600.00%
Other theft428.11-20.00%
Burglary216.06100.00%
Other crime28.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.030.00%
Robbery18.030.00%
Bicycle theft14.020.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.02-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences576.31-81.48%
Other theft520.08-94.19%
Shoplifting520.080.00%
Vehicle crime120.08-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-80.00%
Burglary14.02-75.00%
Public order14.02-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft861076.314.88%
Theft from the person62345.38-10.14%
Anti-social behaviour42249.0010.53%
Violence and sexual offences27168.67-50.00%
Public order12108.430.00%
Robbery948.19200.00%
Vehicle crime736.14-36.36%
Drugs628.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.10-58.33%
Shoplifting520.08-28.57%
Burglary420.08-75.00%
Bicycle theft316.06-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft821273.09-26.79%
Theft from the person69329.3230.19%
Violence and sexual offences54277.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour38216.87-22.45%
Burglary16152.616.67%
Criminal damage and arson1264.260.00%
Public order1248.19-45.45%
Vehicle crime1148.1910.00%
Shoplifting744.18-50.00%
Drugs528.1166.67%
Bicycle theft420.080.00%
Robbery316.06-57.14%
Other crime212.05100.00%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1121393.5764.71%
Theft from the person53449.8015.22%
Anti-social behaviour49212.85-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences45196.7940.62%
Public order22180.7215.79%
Burglary1588.3587.50%
Shoplifting1460.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson1256.22100.00%
Vehicle crime1048.1911.11%
Robbery740.1616.67%
Bicycle theft428.11-42.86%
Drugs316.060.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft681128.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour63273.090.00%
Theft from the person46253.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences32184.740.00%
Public order19128.510.00%
Shoplifting1276.310.00%
Vehicle crime948.190.00%
Burglary836.140.00%
Bicycle theft732.130.00%
Robbery628.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.100.00%
Drugs324.100.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20244
June 20241
April 202413
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 465 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202430
July 20245
June 20245
May 202425
April 202481
March 202442
January 202462
December 202369
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202487
July 20241
May 20241
April 202441
March 20242
January 202442
December 202338
November 202349
October 202363

A total of 487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202420
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202453
March 20244
February 20245
January 202486
December 202382
November 2023112
October 202368

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
March 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 202430
March 20249
February 20245
January 202427
December 202354
November 202345
October 202332

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 202316
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Holborn
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 14. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Orde Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Barbon Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2