WC1V 6PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 6PB

WC1V 6PB, Camden has recorded a total of 1000 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39224.79 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 6PB 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 6PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 6PB, encompassing approximately 25 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (321) incidents (84.48% increase)
  • Other theft: (183) incidents (144.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (2.21% increase)

WC1V 6PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 128
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 93
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 76

WC1V 6PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 321 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32139224.7984.48%
Other theft18312591.16144.00%
Anti-social behaviour1397178.142.21%
Violence and sexual offences955452.2550.79%
Shoplifting763726.36105.41%
Vehicle crime382981.08533.33%
Robbery351490.5412.90%
Public order331372.873.12%
Drugs261294.42100.00%
Bicycle theft191019.84850.00%
Burglary18745.275.88%
Criminal damage and arson15706.05114.29%
Other crime2588.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17423417.202385.71%
Anti-social behaviour1366825.110.00%
Other theft755334.571400.00%
Violence and sexual offences632941.86687.50%
Shoplifting372471.160.00%
Public order321451.32700.00%
Robbery311255.190.00%
Burglary171215.970.00%
Drugs13666.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson7509.920.00%
Vehicle crime6274.570.00%
Other crime4235.35300.00%
Bicycle theft2156.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8980.620.00%
Theft from the person7313.800.00%
Other theft5274.570.00%
Public order4196.120.00%
Other crime1156.900.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery139.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person463726.36-92.06%
Violence and sexual offences221804.34-77.08%
Public order16862.95-57.89%
Other theft7627.60-96.77%
Robbery2274.57-94.74%
Criminal damage and arson178.45-66.67%
Drugs139.22-97.30%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 579 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person57948599.51751.47%
Other theft21722711.152612.50%
Anti-social behaviour1118511.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences964353.95405.26%
Shoplifting543765.580.00%
Public order382118.14216.67%
Robbery381490.541800.00%
Drugs371490.541750.00%
Vehicle crime281451.320.00%
Burglary201098.290.00%
Bicycle theft13784.500.00%
Possession of weapons3509.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson3117.670.00%
Other crime2117.670.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person684432.403300.00%
Violence and sexual offences192667.290.00%
Public order12745.270.00%
Other theft8470.700.00%
Robbery2313.800.00%
Drugs278.450.00%
Other crime278.450.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person278.45-99.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 599 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 371 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person59955738.43-16.34%
Other theft37123495.65-7.71%
Violence and sexual offences11814552.401.72%
Anti-social behaviour1174628.5323.16%
Shoplifting474589.309.30%
Public order471843.5723.68%
Robbery421843.57-26.32%
Drugs271647.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson171059.070.00%
Burglary12666.82-47.83%
Vehicle crime11470.70-47.62%
Bicycle theft10431.4711.11%
Other crime2392.250.00%
Possession of weapons178.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 716 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 402 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71661151.45-1.78%
Other theft40228084.95-19.76%
Violence and sexual offences11615768.37-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour954550.08-31.16%
Robbery573726.36-8.06%
Shoplifting432235.81-42.67%
Public order381686.678.57%
Burglary231490.54-23.33%
Vehicle crime21902.1723.53%
Drugs18823.72-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson17706.05-26.09%
Bicycle theft9666.82-18.18%
Other crime2353.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons278.450.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 729 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 501 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72970055.4755.11%
Other theft50128594.8743.14%
Anti-social behaviour13819651.622.99%
Violence and sexual offences1385413.0232.69%
Shoplifting755413.0236.36%
Robbery622941.8621.57%
Public order352431.94-16.67%
Burglary301372.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson231176.74155.56%
Drugs22902.170.00%
Vehicle crime17862.95-10.53%
Bicycle theft11666.82-26.67%
Other crime3431.470.00%
Possession of weapons2117.67-60.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 470 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 350 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person47050874.550.00%
Other theft35018435.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour13413728.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences1045256.120.00%
Shoplifting554079.380.00%
Robbery512157.360.00%
Public order422000.460.00%
Drugs221647.440.00%
Vehicle crime19862.950.00%
Burglary18745.270.00%
Bicycle theft15706.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson9588.370.00%
Possession of weapons5353.020.00%
Other crime3196.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 870 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 2024136
April 2024111
January 2024117
December 202395
November 2023138
October 2023134

A total of 321 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202431
June 20241
May 20242
April 202438
March 20242
January 202442
December 202357
November 202362
October 202351

A total of 3711 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 337.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 729 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024321
August 2024174
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024579
March 202468
February 20242
January 2024599
December 2023716
November 2023729
October 2023470

A total of 779 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202463
July 20248
May 202422
April 202496
March 202419
January 2024118
December 2023116
November 2023138
October 2023104

A total of 2119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 501 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024183
August 202475
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024217
March 20248
January 2024371
December 2023402
November 2023501
October 2023350

A total of 297 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202432
July 20244
May 202416
April 202438
March 202412
January 202447
December 202338
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 20246
April 202428
January 202411
December 202321
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202437
April 202454
January 202447
December 202343
November 202375
October 202355

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202420
January 202412
December 202323
November 202330
October 202318

A total of 168 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
May 20241
April 202437
March 20242
January 202427
December 202318
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
May 20241
April 20243
January 202417
December 202317
November 202323
October 20239

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20242
April 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total128
    Theft from the person61
    Other theft26
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total93
    Theft from the person38
    Other theft16
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Drugs6
    Robbery6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total76
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Theft from the person18
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total70
    Vehicle crime22
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total42
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total33
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moor Street
    Total26
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Manette Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Greek Street
    Total22
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 23. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. B506
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1