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

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6AZ

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6AZ, Camden has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 854.12 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6AZ, encompassing approximately 243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)

WC1V 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 15
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Race Track with total crimes: 13

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41854.1257.69%
Other theft34168.3661.90%
Violence and sexual offences31139.62-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour29127.30-53.97%
Shoplifting17119.0841.67%
Public order1669.8160.00%
Vehicle crime965.70350.00%
Burglary836.96-11.11%
Robbery732.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson528.7425.00%
Bicycle theft520.53150.00%
Drugs320.530.00%
Possession of weapons212.320.00%
Other crime18.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63800.746200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33258.70266.67%
Theft from the person26135.51420.00%
Other theft21106.76320.00%
Shoplifting1286.23500.00%
Public order1049.28400.00%
Robbery941.06800.00%
Burglary936.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson436.960.00%
Drugs316.4350.00%
Bicycle theft212.320.00%
Vehicle crime28.21100.00%
Other crime18.210.00%

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 offences9135.51200.00%
Other theft536.96-16.67%
Theft from the person520.53-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson420.53100.00%
Public order216.430.00%
Drugs28.210.00%
Shoplifting28.21100.00%
Other crime18.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.110.00%
Robbery14.110.00%

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 person11123.19-63.33%
Other theft645.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.64-62.50%
Drugs212.32-50.00%
Other crime28.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft18.210.00%
Robbery14.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.110.00%
Shoplifting14.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30246.38-58.90%
Violence and sexual offences8123.19-74.19%
Other theft632.85-85.71%
Public order424.64-69.23%
Drugs416.43-50.00%
Robbery316.43-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson312.32-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.32-97.06%
Shoplifting14.11-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person731075.8665.91%
Other theft42299.76950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34172.471600.00%
Violence and sexual offences31139.62244.44%
Shoplifting26127.302500.00%
Public order13106.7685.71%
Robbery1153.381000.00%
Burglary845.17300.00%
Drugs832.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson732.85133.33%
Vehicle crime428.740.00%
Bicycle theft316.4350.00%
Possession of weapons112.320.00%
Other crime14.11-50.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44324.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences9180.6880.00%
Public order736.96133.33%
Other theft428.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson316.43200.00%
Bicycle theft212.320.00%
Burglary28.21100.00%
Other crime28.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.210.00%
Robbery18.210.00%
Drugs14.110.00%
Possession of weapons14.110.00%
Shoplifting14.11-80.00%

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 theft794.45-90.79%
Violence and sexual offences528.74-79.17%
Shoplifting520.53-50.00%
Public order320.53-72.73%
Vehicle crime112.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.11-66.67%
Burglary14.11-85.71%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76936.2515.15%
Theft from the person56312.08-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences24229.95-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour2298.55-24.14%
Public order1190.34-15.38%
Shoplifting1045.17-9.09%
Drugs741.0675.00%
Burglary728.74-46.15%
Robbery528.7466.67%
Vehicle crime420.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.43-76.92%
Bicycle theft312.32-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft661145.67-19.51%
Theft from the person64271.0242.22%
Violence and sexual offences51262.81-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour29209.42-29.27%
Criminal damage and arson13119.0818.18%
Public order1353.38-38.10%
Burglary1353.38-27.78%
Shoplifting1153.38-31.25%
Drugs445.1733.33%
Vehicle crime416.43-20.00%
Bicycle theft416.43-33.33%
Robbery316.43-57.14%
Other crime212.32100.00%
Possession of weapons28.210.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft821272.9738.98%
Violence and sexual offences54336.7274.19%
Theft from the person45221.7412.50%
Anti-social behaviour41184.79-16.33%
Public order21168.365.00%
Burglary1886.2338.46%
Shoplifting1673.9123.08%
Criminal damage and arson1165.7037.50%
Robbery745.1716.67%
Bicycle theft628.740.00%
Vehicle crime524.6425.00%
Drugs320.53-25.00%
Other crime112.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft591051.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour49242.270.00%
Theft from the person40201.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31164.250.00%
Public order20127.300.00%
Burglary1382.130.00%
Shoplifting1353.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson853.380.00%
Bicycle theft632.850.00%
Robbery624.640.00%
Drugs424.640.00%
Vehicle crime416.430.00%
Possession of weapons316.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202463
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20242
January 202422
December 202329
November 202341
October 202349

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202421
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 202442
March 20244
February 20247
January 202476
December 202366
November 202382
October 202359

A total of 435 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202426
July 20245
June 202411
May 202430
April 202473
March 202444
January 202456
December 202364
November 202345
October 202340

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20242
May 20244
April 202413
March 20247
February 20243
January 202411
December 202313
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 202431
March 20249
February 20245
January 202424
December 202351
November 202354
October 202331

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 202316
October 202313

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Roger Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bleeding Heart Yard
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B521
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. White Bear Yd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St Cross Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 22. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vine Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portsmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. John Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. King'S Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. John'S Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1