WC1V 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6LJ

WC1V 6LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 321 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1336.00 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6LJ, encompassing approximately 240 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (67) incidents (71.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-39.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (138.10% increase)

WC1V 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

WC1V 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person671336.0071.79%
Anti-social behaviour58278.85-39.58%
Other theft50241.40138.10%
Violence and sexual offences38208.1011.76%
Vehicle crime29158.16625.00%
Public order21120.70162.50%
Shoplifting1987.40171.43%
Burglary979.08-18.18%
Robbery937.4612.50%
Bicycle theft837.46166.67%
Criminal damage and arson733.30133.33%
Drugs529.1366.67%
Possession of weapons120.810.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96990.569500.00%
Theft from the person39399.55875.00%
Violence and sexual offences34162.32466.67%
Other theft21141.51600.00%
Burglary1187.400.00%
Public order845.78300.00%
Robbery833.300.00%
Shoplifting733.300.00%
Vehicle crime429.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.650.00%
Bicycle theft312.490.00%
Drugs312.49200.00%
Other crime112.490.00%

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 offences674.920.00%
Theft from the person424.970.00%
Other theft316.65-50.00%
Public order212.490.00%
Other crime18.32-50.00%
Drugs14.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.160.00%

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 theft633.30500.00%
Other crime224.970.00%

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 person21141.51-77.66%
Violence and sexual offences687.40-82.35%
Public order224.97-80.00%
Robbery28.32-81.82%
Other theft18.32-98.36%
Anti-social behaviour14.16-98.04%
Drugs14.16-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person941365.14147.37%
Other theft61391.231425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51253.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences34212.26466.67%
Shoplifting25141.510.00%
Vehicle crime15104.050.00%
Robbery1162.431000.00%
Public order1045.78233.33%
Drugs941.620.00%
Burglary937.460.00%
Bicycle theft637.46500.00%
Other crime124.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.160.00%
Possession of weapons14.160.00%

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 person38220.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences6158.16500.00%
Other theft424.970.00%
Public order316.650.00%
Robbery112.490.00%
Bicycle theft14.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft429.13-96.36%
Vehicle crime116.65-88.89%
Burglary14.16-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.16-97.37%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1101340.1617.02%
Theft from the person67457.82-18.29%
Anti-social behaviour50278.858.70%
Violence and sexual offences38208.10-26.92%
Public order14158.160.00%
Robbery1058.27150.00%
Vehicle crime941.62-30.77%
Drugs637.4650.00%
Shoplifting624.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.97-58.33%
Burglary420.81-77.78%
Bicycle theft316.650.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft941456.70-30.37%
Theft from the person82391.2313.89%
Violence and sexual offences52341.28-11.86%
Anti-social behaviour46216.42-28.12%
Burglary18191.455.88%
Public order1474.92-36.36%
Vehicle crime1358.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson1254.11-25.00%
Shoplifting649.94-40.00%
Robbery424.97-55.56%
Drugs416.6533.33%
Bicycle theft316.65-25.00%
Other crime112.490.00%
Possession of weapons14.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1351777.1748.35%
Theft from the person72561.8714.29%
Anti-social behaviour64299.66-14.67%
Violence and sexual offences59266.3747.50%
Public order22245.5629.41%
Burglary1791.56240.00%
Criminal damage and arson1670.75166.67%
Vehicle crime1366.59-18.75%
Shoplifting1054.11-23.08%
Robbery941.6250.00%
Bicycle theft437.46-63.64%
Drugs316.650.00%
Possession of weapons212.49100.00%
Other crime18.320.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911444.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour75378.740.00%
Theft from the person63312.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences40262.210.00%
Public order17166.480.00%
Vehicle crime1670.750.00%
Shoplifting1366.590.00%
Bicycle theft1154.110.00%
Robbery645.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.970.00%
Burglary524.970.00%
Drugs320.810.00%
Possession of weapons112.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202496
July 20241
May 20241
April 202451
January 202450
December 202346
November 202364
October 202375

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 202318
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
January 202414
December 202314
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
July 20246
May 20246
April 202434
March 20246
February 20241
January 202438
December 202352
November 202359
October 202340

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 580 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202421
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 202461
March 20244
February 20244
January 2024110
December 202394
November 2023135
October 202391

A total of 547 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202439
July 20244
May 202421
April 202494
March 202438
January 202467
December 202382
November 202372
October 202363

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20244
April 202415
February 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

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 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202425
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
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 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total24
    Theft from the person10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    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. Chancery Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hospital
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1