WC1V 6EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6EA

WC1V 6EA, Camden has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 116.47 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1V postcode area, which has experienced 12 crimes and a crime rate of 48.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

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

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC1V 6EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 8
  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 4

WC1V 6EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 person25200.80-70.24%
Violence and sexual offences7100.40-76.67%
Other theft428.11-93.33%
Public order316.06-66.67%
Robbery312.05-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Drugs312.05-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-97.44%
Shoplifting14.02-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person841184.74100.00%
Other theft60337.351400.00%
Anti-social behaviour39240.961850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30156.63233.33%
Shoplifting25120.482400.00%
Vehicle crime13100.400.00%
Robbery1352.211200.00%
Public order952.2128.57%
Burglary836.14300.00%
Drugs732.130.00%
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 theft520.08-94.38%
Shoplifting520.080.00%
Vehicle crime120.08-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-80.00%
Burglary14.02-80.00%
Public order14.02-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft891096.395.95%
Theft from the person63357.43-13.70%
Anti-social behaviour42253.0113.51%
Violence and sexual offences27168.67-50.00%
Public order12108.430.00%
Robbery948.19200.00%
Vehicle crime736.14-36.36%
Drugs628.1120.00%
Burglary524.10-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson520.08-58.33%
Shoplifting520.08-28.57%
Bicycle theft320.08-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft841293.17-27.59%
Theft from the person73337.3535.19%
Violence and sexual offences54293.1717.39%
Anti-social behaviour37216.87-21.28%
Burglary16148.596.67%
Criminal damage and arson1264.26-7.69%
Public order1248.19-47.83%
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 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1161417.6758.90%
Theft from the person54465.861.89%
Anti-social behaviour47216.87-25.40%
Violence and sexual offences46188.7643.75%
Public order23184.7415.00%
Burglary1592.3787.50%
Shoplifting1460.247.69%
Criminal damage and arson1356.22116.67%
Vehicle crime1052.2111.11%
Robbery740.1616.67%
Bicycle theft428.11-55.56%
Drugs316.060.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft731192.771.39%
Anti-social behaviour63293.17-3.08%
Theft from the person53253.011.92%
Violence and sexual offences32212.85-17.95%
Public order20128.5125.00%
Shoplifting1380.32-7.14%
Vehicle crime952.21-30.77%
Bicycle theft936.14200.00%
Burglary836.1433.33%
Robbery632.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.10-50.00%
Drugs324.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft721220.8810.77%
Anti-social behaviour65289.1614.04%
Theft from the person52261.046.12%
Violence and sexual offences39208.845.41%
Public order16156.63-23.81%
Shoplifting1464.2640.00%
Vehicle crime1356.228.33%
Criminal damage and arson1252.21140.00%
Burglary648.19-66.67%
Robbery624.100.00%
Drugs524.1025.00%
Bicycle theft320.08-50.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft651168.67-30.11%
Anti-social behaviour57261.04-5.00%
Theft from the person49228.92-25.76%
Violence and sexual offences37196.79-33.93%
Public order21148.59110.00%
Burglary1884.3463.64%
Vehicle crime1272.29-52.00%
Shoplifting1048.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft640.16-45.45%
Robbery624.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.10-44.44%
Drugs420.080.00%
Other crime116.060.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft931465.860.00%
Theft from the person66373.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour60265.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences56240.960.00%
Vehicle crime25224.900.00%
Shoplifting15100.400.00%
Burglary1160.240.00%
Bicycle theft1144.180.00%
Public order1044.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson940.160.00%
Robbery536.140.00%
Drugs420.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 675 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202460
March 20244
February 20245
January 202489
December 202384
November 2023116
October 202373
September 202372
August 202365
July 202393

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202323
October 202320
September 202316
August 202321
July 202310

A total of 571 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 202425
April 202484
March 202442
January 202463
December 202373
November 202354
October 202353
September 202352
August 202349
July 202366

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 202430
March 20249
February 20245
January 202427
December 202354
November 202346
October 202332
September 202339
August 202337
July 202356

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202313
October 20236
September 202312
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20242
January 202442
December 202337
November 202347
October 202363
September 202365
August 202357
July 202360

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 202413
March 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202314
October 202313
September 202314
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 202413
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239
September 202313
August 202312
July 202325

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202316
November 202315
October 20238
September 20236
August 202318
July 202311

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1