WC1V 6LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6LF

WC1V 6LF, Camden has recorded a total of 334 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1419.31 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6LF 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 6LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6LF, encompassing approximately 235 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (76) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-38.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (139.13% increase)

WC1V 6LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

WC1V 6LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person761419.3165.22%
Anti-social behaviour63322.96-38.83%
Other theft55267.71139.13%
Violence and sexual offences35233.722.94%
Vehicle crime30148.73650.00%
Shoplifting20127.48185.71%
Public order1784.9988.89%
Robbery1072.240.00%
Burglary842.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson734.00133.33%
Bicycle theft729.75133.33%
Drugs529.75150.00%
Possession of weapons121.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1031092.1010200.00%
Theft from the person46437.691050.00%
Violence and sexual offences34195.47466.67%
Other theft23144.48666.67%
Burglary1297.740.00%
Robbery1050.990.00%
Public order942.49350.00%
Shoplifting738.240.00%
Vehicle crime429.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.000.00%
Bicycle theft312.750.00%
Drugs212.75100.00%
Other crime18.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences676.490.00%
Theft from the person425.500.00%
Other theft317.00-50.00%
Public order212.750.00%
Other crime18.50-50.00%
Drugs14.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.250.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft634.00500.00%
Other crime225.500.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21144.48-80.91%
Violence and sexual offences689.24-85.37%
Public order225.50-81.82%
Robbery28.50-80.00%
Other theft18.50-98.59%
Anti-social behaviour14.25-98.11%
Drugs14.25-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1101546.79189.47%
Other theft71467.441675.00%
Anti-social behaviour53301.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences41225.22583.33%
Shoplifting25174.230.00%
Vehicle crime15106.240.00%
Public order1163.74266.67%
Burglary1046.740.00%
Robbery1042.49900.00%
Drugs942.490.00%
Bicycle theft638.24500.00%
Other crime125.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.250.00%
Possession of weapons14.250.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38225.223700.00%
Violence and sexual offences6161.48500.00%
Other theft425.500.00%
Public order317.000.00%
Robbery112.750.00%
Bicycle theft14.250.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft434.00-96.77%
Theft from the person117.00-98.68%
Vehicle crime14.25-90.00%
Burglary14.25-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.25-97.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1241517.0414.81%
Theft from the person76526.93-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour53322.963.92%
Violence and sexual offences40225.22-29.82%
Public order17169.9813.33%
Robbery1172.24175.00%
Vehicle crime1046.74-23.08%
Shoplifting742.4975.00%
Drugs629.7550.00%
Burglary525.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.25-58.33%
Bicycle theft321.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1081636.03-28.48%
Theft from the person92458.9415.00%
Violence and sexual offences57390.95-6.56%
Anti-social behaviour51242.22-23.88%
Burglary20216.720.00%
Public order1584.99-31.82%
Vehicle crime1363.74-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1255.24-20.00%
Shoplifting450.99-69.23%
Robbery417.00-55.56%
Drugs417.0033.33%
Bicycle theft317.00-25.00%
Other crime112.750.00%
Possession of weapons14.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1511963.2358.95%
Theft from the person80641.6612.68%
Anti-social behaviour67339.95-14.10%
Violence and sexual offences61284.7156.41%
Public order22259.2122.22%
Burglary2093.49233.33%
Criminal damage and arson1584.99200.00%
Vehicle crime1463.74-12.50%
Shoplifting1359.490.00%
Robbery955.2428.57%
Bicycle theft438.24-66.67%
Drugs317.000.00%
Possession of weapons212.75100.00%
Other crime18.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft951546.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour78403.700.00%
Theft from the person71331.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences39301.710.00%
Public order18165.730.00%
Vehicle crime1676.490.00%
Shoplifting1367.990.00%
Bicycle theft1255.240.00%
Robbery750.990.00%
Burglary629.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson525.500.00%
Drugs321.250.00%
Possession of weapons112.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 2024103
July 20241
May 20241
April 202453
January 202453
December 202351
November 202367
October 202378

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202410
February 20241
January 20245
December 202320
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
January 202417
December 202315
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 20246
May 20246
April 202441
March 20246
February 20241
January 202440
December 202357
November 202361
October 202339

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 645 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202423
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202471
March 20244
February 20244
January 2024124
December 2023108
November 2023151
October 202395

A total of 615 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202446
July 20244
May 202421
April 2024110
March 202438
February 20241
January 202476
December 202392
November 202380
October 202371

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20244
April 202415
February 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202425
January 20247
December 20234
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 10. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 12. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dryden Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1