WC1V 6AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6AN

WC1V 6AN, Camden has recorded a total of 428 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2667.66 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6AN 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 6AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6AN, encompassing approximately 160 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (103) incidents (114.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (-25.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (70) incidents (288.89% increase)

WC1V 6AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC1V 6AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1032667.66114.58%
Anti-social behaviour89641.98-25.83%
Other theft70554.72288.89%
Violence and sexual offences49436.3022.50%
Vehicle crime32305.41700.00%
Public order19199.4518.75%
Shoplifting15118.42200.00%
Burglary1293.49-7.69%
Robbery1274.7920.00%
Bicycle theft1174.79120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1068.56150.00%
Drugs562.3366.67%
Other crime131.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1201795.060.00%
Theft from the person48747.942300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40299.18900.00%
Other theft18249.311700.00%
Public order16112.191500.00%
Burglary1399.730.00%
Robbery1081.030.00%
Bicycle theft562.330.00%
Shoplifting531.160.00%
Vehicle crime431.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson424.930.00%
Drugs324.930.00%
Other crime218.70100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences456.10-33.33%
Theft from the person224.93-89.47%
Other crime112.470.00%
Other theft16.230.00%
Public order16.23-50.00%

In May 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 person19180.75-86.71%
Violence and sexual offences6118.42-86.36%
Public order237.40-77.78%
Other theft112.47-98.85%
Robbery16.23-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1432792.31410.71%
Other theft87891.302800.00%
Anti-social behaviour77542.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences44479.93780.00%
Drugs20274.250.00%
Vehicle crime18124.660.00%
Shoplifting16112.190.00%
Burglary1399.730.00%
Robbery981.03800.00%
Public order956.10350.00%
Bicycle theft656.100.00%
Possession of weapons337.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.700.00%
Other crime112.470.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28243.082700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5174.520.00%
Other theft331.160.00%
Public order218.700.00%
Robbery112.470.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16.23-99.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1573178.7513.77%
Theft from the person143978.56-1.38%
Anti-social behaviour71891.307.58%
Violence and sexual offences50442.53-15.25%
Public order23311.6421.05%
Vehicle crime12143.36-14.29%
Shoplifting1274.79100.00%
Robbery1074.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson1062.33-37.50%
Burglary862.33-60.00%
Drugs849.86100.00%
Bicycle theft649.86-14.29%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1453128.894.32%
Other theft138903.76-20.23%
Anti-social behaviour66860.13-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences59411.37-19.18%
Burglary20367.745.26%
Public order19124.6611.76%
Criminal damage and arson16118.42-15.79%
Vehicle crime1499.737.69%
Bicycle theft787.2640.00%
Shoplifting643.63-66.67%
Robbery637.40-53.85%
Drugs437.40-20.00%
Other crime124.930.00%
Possession of weapons16.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1733658.6837.30%
Theft from the person1391078.2832.38%
Anti-social behaviour90866.37-15.09%
Violence and sexual offences73560.9665.91%
Criminal damage and arson19455.00216.67%
Burglary19118.42137.50%
Shoplifting18118.4228.57%
Public order17112.196.25%
Vehicle crime13105.96-27.78%
Robbery1381.0362.50%
Drugs581.03150.00%
Bicycle theft531.16-58.33%
Possession of weapons231.16100.00%
Other crime112.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1262910.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour106785.340.00%
Theft from the person105660.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences44654.450.00%
Vehicle crime18274.250.00%
Public order16112.190.00%
Shoplifting1499.730.00%
Bicycle theft1287.260.00%
Robbery874.790.00%
Burglary849.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson649.860.00%
Drugs237.400.00%
Possession of weapons112.470.00%
Other crime16.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 619 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 2024120
April 202477
January 202471
December 202366
November 202390
October 2023106

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202413
January 20248
December 202320
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202423
December 202319
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202440
July 20244
May 20246
April 202444
March 20245
January 202450
December 202359
November 202373
October 202344

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202420
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 774 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202487
March 20243
January 2024157
December 2023138
November 2023173
October 2023126

A total of 876 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 79.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 145 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202448
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024143
March 202428
February 20241
January 2024143
December 2023145
November 2023139
October 2023105

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202418
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202416
January 202412
December 20236
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total36
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 13. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 15. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Neal Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1