WC1V 6EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6EP

WC1V 6EP, Camden has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.48 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6EP 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 6EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6EP, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1V 6EP area, explore the WC1V 6EP 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC1V 6EP 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 6EP 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 offences9120.48200.00%
Theft from the person536.14-28.57%
Other theft420.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson316.0650.00%
Public order212.050.00%
Shoplifting28.03100.00%
Other crime18.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Drugs14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Robbery14.020.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7100.40-75.00%
Other theft628.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.10-62.50%
Other crime212.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft18.030.00%
Robbery14.02-66.67%
Drugs14.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28220.88-61.64%
Violence and sexual offences8112.45-70.37%
Other theft432.13-91.49%
Public order416.06-60.00%
Robbery316.06-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Drugs312.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-96.55%
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 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73991.9769.77%
Other theft47293.171075.00%
Anti-social behaviour29188.761350.00%
Violence and sexual offences27116.47200.00%
Shoplifting26108.432500.00%
Robbery12104.421100.00%
Public order1048.1942.86%
Burglary740.16250.00%
Drugs628.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson424.10100.00%
Bicycle theft316.0650.00%
Vehicle crime212.050.00%
Possession of weapons18.030.00%

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 person43305.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences9172.6980.00%
Public order736.14600.00%
Other theft428.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft216.060.00%
Burglary28.03100.00%
Other crime28.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03100.00%
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 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft680.32-92.68%
Violence and sexual offences524.10-77.27%
Shoplifting520.080.00%
Vehicle crime120.08-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-66.67%
Burglary14.02-75.00%
Public order14.02-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82939.7612.33%
Theft from the person54329.32-16.92%
Anti-social behaviour32216.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22128.51-52.17%
Public order1088.350.00%
Robbery740.16133.33%
Drugs728.1140.00%
Vehicle crime528.1125.00%
Shoplifting520.08-37.50%
Burglary420.08-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson316.06-70.00%
Bicycle theft312.05-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft731112.45-21.51%
Theft from the person65293.1735.42%
Violence and sexual offences46261.042.22%
Anti-social behaviour32184.74-20.00%
Burglary12128.51-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson1048.190.00%
Public order1040.16-52.38%
Shoplifting840.16-42.86%
Drugs532.1366.67%
Bicycle theft520.0825.00%
Vehicle crime420.08100.00%
Robbery316.06-50.00%
Other crime212.05100.00%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft931204.8240.91%
Theft from the person48373.4914.29%
Violence and sexual offences45192.7773.08%
Anti-social behaviour40180.72-14.89%
Public order21160.6410.53%
Shoplifting1484.3416.67%
Burglary1356.2285.71%
Criminal damage and arson1052.2142.86%
Robbery640.1620.00%
Bicycle theft424.10-33.33%
Drugs316.060.00%
Vehicle crime212.05-66.67%
Other crime18.030.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66995.986.45%
Anti-social behaviour47265.06-17.54%
Theft from the person42188.76-10.64%
Violence and sexual offences26168.67-16.13%
Public order19104.4211.76%
Shoplifting1276.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson748.19-30.00%
Burglary728.11-12.50%
Bicycle theft628.11100.00%
Vehicle crime624.10-25.00%
Robbery524.100.00%
Drugs320.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft621068.2721.57%
Anti-social behaviour57249.0039.02%
Theft from the person47228.926.82%
Violence and sexual offences31188.76-3.12%
Public order17124.50-15.00%
Shoplifting1268.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1048.19400.00%
Vehicle crime840.1614.29%
Burglary832.13-57.89%
Drugs532.1366.67%
Robbery520.080.00%
Bicycle theft320.080.00%
Other crime112.05-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51951.81-35.44%
Theft from the person44204.82-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour41176.71-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences32164.66-36.00%
Public order20128.51150.00%
Burglary1980.32111.11%
Shoplifting876.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime732.1316.67%
Robbery528.1125.00%
Drugs320.080.00%
Bicycle theft312.05-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson212.05-75.00%
Other crime28.030.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft791148.590.00%
Theft from the person50317.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences50200.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour45200.800.00%
Shoplifting16180.720.00%
Burglary964.260.00%
Bicycle theft836.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson832.130.00%
Public order832.130.00%
Vehicle crime632.130.00%
Robbery424.100.00%
Drugs316.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232

A total of 577 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202447
March 20244
February 20246
January 202482
December 202373
November 202393
October 202366
September 202362
August 202351
July 202379

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 202321
October 202319
September 202317
August 202320
July 20238

A total of 506 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202428
April 202473
March 202443
January 202454
December 202365
November 202348
October 202342
September 202347
August 202344
July 202350

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 202427
March 20249
February 20245
January 202422
December 202346
November 202345
October 202326
September 202331
August 202332
July 202350

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
March 20242
January 202432
December 202332
November 202340
October 202347
September 202357
August 202341
July 202345

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 202312
September 202312
August 20238
July 202316

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 202313
October 20237
September 20238
August 202319
July 20239

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 6EP 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. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rolls Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fetter Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1