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

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6LS

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6LS, Camden has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1188.86 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6LS 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 6LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6LS, encompassing approximately 248 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (57) incidents (62.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-42.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (126.32% increase)

WC1V 6LS 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: 16

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 6LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person571188.8662.86%
Anti-social behaviour56228.94-42.27%
Other theft43224.92126.32%
Violence and sexual offences38172.715.56%
Vehicle crime29152.62625.00%
Public order21116.48133.33%
Shoplifting1684.35128.57%
Burglary864.26-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson832.13166.67%
Robbery832.13-11.11%
Bicycle theft732.13133.33%
Drugs428.1233.33%
Possession of weapons116.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97951.899600.00%
Violence and sexual offences36389.59414.29%
Theft from the person35144.59775.00%
Other theft19140.58375.00%
Burglary1176.310.00%
Public order944.18350.00%
Robbery936.150.00%
Shoplifting736.150.00%
Vehicle crime428.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.07200.00%
Bicycle theft312.050.00%
Drugs312.05200.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences784.35600.00%
Other theft428.12-33.33%
Theft from the person416.07300.00%
Public order216.070.00%
Other crime18.03-50.00%
Drugs14.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%

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 theft652.21200.00%
Other crime224.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.03-83.33%
Drugs14.020.00%
Theft from the person14.02-95.45%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22148.61-73.49%
Violence and sexual offences688.36-81.82%
Other theft224.10-96.77%
Public order28.03-75.00%
Robbery28.03-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour18.03-98.00%
Drugs14.02-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person831269.19118.42%
Other theft62333.361450.00%
Anti-social behaviour50249.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences33200.82371.43%
Shoplifting23132.542200.00%
Vehicle crime1592.380.00%
Robbery1360.251200.00%
Burglary1052.210.00%
Drugs940.160.00%
Public order836.15100.00%
Bicycle theft432.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.07300.00%
Other crime116.070.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38236.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences7152.62133.33%
Other theft428.12-20.00%
Public order416.070.00%
Robbery116.070.00%
Other crime14.020.00%
Bicycle theft14.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.020.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft544.18-95.24%
Violence and sexual offences320.08-91.43%
Vehicle crime112.05-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-83.33%
Burglary14.02-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1051245.0915.38%
Theft from the person64421.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour49257.058.89%
Violence and sexual offences35196.81-36.36%
Public order13140.58-13.33%
Robbery1052.21150.00%
Vehicle crime940.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson636.15-53.85%
Drugs624.100.00%
Shoplifting524.100.00%
Burglary420.08-78.95%
Bicycle theft416.070.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911413.78-25.41%
Theft from the person80365.5023.08%
Violence and sexual offences55321.311.85%
Anti-social behaviour45220.90-27.42%
Burglary19180.745.56%
Public order1576.31-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1360.25-13.33%
Vehicle crime1252.21-7.69%
Drugs648.20100.00%
Shoplifting524.10-44.44%
Robbery420.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft416.070.00%
Other crime216.07100.00%
Possession of weapons18.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1221586.4940.23%
Theft from the person65490.006.56%
Anti-social behaviour62261.07-12.68%
Violence and sexual offences54249.0254.29%
Public order19216.8911.76%
Burglary1876.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1572.30150.00%
Vehicle crime1360.25-18.75%
Shoplifting952.21-25.00%
Robbery836.1533.33%
Bicycle theft432.13-55.56%
Drugs316.070.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%
Other crime18.030.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft871329.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour71349.430.00%
Theft from the person61285.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences35245.000.00%
Public order17140.580.00%
Vehicle crime1668.280.00%
Shoplifting1264.260.00%
Bicycle theft948.200.00%
Robbery636.150.00%
Burglary624.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.100.00%
Drugs324.100.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 432 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202497
July 20241
May 20241
April 202450
January 202449
December 202345
November 202362
October 202371

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202410
February 20241
January 20244
December 202319
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202436
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 202433
March 20247
February 20243
January 202435
December 202355
November 202354
October 202335

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20244
June 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 202313
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 510 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202435
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 202483
March 202438
January 202464
December 202380
November 202365
October 202361

A total of 550 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202419
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 202462
March 20244
February 20245
January 2024105
December 202391
November 2023122
October 202387

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
May 20242
April 202413
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202423
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1V 6LS 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
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 10. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Smart'S Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Great Queen Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1