HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7AA

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AA, Camden has recorded a total of 698 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31801.11 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1V postcode area, which has experienced 62 crimes and a crime rate of 249.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1V 7AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7AA, encompassing approximately 21 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (212) incidents (2255.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (1350.00% increase)

WC1V 7AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 79
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 65
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 54

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person21231801.112255.56%
Anti-social behaviour1399658.790.00%
Other theft876332.891350.00%
Violence and sexual offences823963.75811.11%
Shoplifting433735.950.00%
Public order371959.09640.00%
Robbery361685.733500.00%
Burglary171640.170.00%
Drugs17774.531600.00%
Vehicle crime12774.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson8546.72700.00%
Other crime4364.48300.00%
Bicycle theft4182.240.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person91503.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences9410.040.00%
Other theft6410.040.00%
Public order5273.360.00%
Other crime1227.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.560.00%
Drugs145.560.00%
Robbery145.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery145.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person615831.72-90.96%
Violence and sexual offences342779.18-69.64%
Public order171549.05-63.83%
Other theft11774.53-95.70%
Robbery3501.16-93.18%
Criminal damage and arson1136.68-75.00%
Drugs145.56-97.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 675 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person67566472.52581.82%
Other theft25630753.222227.27%
Anti-social behaviour14111663.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences1126424.01366.67%
Shoplifting585102.760.00%
Public order472642.50213.33%
Robbery442141.342100.00%
Vehicle crime422004.650.00%
Drugs391913.531200.00%
Burglary251776.850.00%
Bicycle theft121139.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson4546.720.00%
Other crime2182.240.00%
Possession of weapons291.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person997107.414850.00%
Violence and sexual offences244510.470.00%
Public order151093.450.00%
Other theft11683.401000.00%
Drugs3501.160.00%
Robbery2136.680.00%
Other crime291.120.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2136.68-99.73%
Other theft191.12-99.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 748 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 438 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74878090.40-14.12%
Other theft43834079.13-11.16%
Violence and sexual offences13719955.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1296241.7630.30%
Robbery555877.28-9.84%
Shoplifting532505.8215.22%
Public order522414.7013.04%
Drugs302369.1442.86%
Vehicle crime221366.81-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson211002.33-4.55%
Burglary16956.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10728.9711.11%
Other crime2455.600.00%
Possession of weapons191.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 871 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 493 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person87185061.13-1.47%
Other theft49339683.05-12.90%
Violence and sexual offences13722461.24-14.91%
Anti-social behaviour996241.76-34.87%
Robbery614510.47-14.08%
Shoplifting462779.18-49.45%
Public order462095.789.52%
Vehicle crime342095.78-2.86%
Burglary241549.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson221093.45-12.00%
Drugs211002.33-12.50%
Bicycle theft9956.77-18.18%
Other crime2410.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons291.12-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 884 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 566 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person88495585.5751.11%
Other theft56640275.3340.10%
Violence and sexual offences16125787.1528.80%
Anti-social behaviour1527335.213.40%
Shoplifting916925.1751.67%
Robbery714145.9920.34%
Public order423234.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime351913.53-22.22%
Burglary301594.6130.43%
Criminal damage and arson251366.81212.50%
Drugs241139.01-4.00%
Bicycle theft111093.45-31.25%
Possession of weapons3501.16-40.00%
Other crime3136.680.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 585 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 404 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person58570800.7533.56%
Other theft40426652.7921.32%
Anti-social behaviour14718406.37-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences1256697.3714.68%
Shoplifting605695.0466.67%
Robbery592733.62-20.27%
Public order492688.06-3.92%
Vehicle crime452232.464.65%
Drugs252050.21-24.24%
Burglary231139.01-39.47%
Bicycle theft161047.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson8728.97-52.94%
Possession of weapons5364.480.00%
Other crime3227.80-50.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 438 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 333 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43862053.170.00%
Other theft33319955.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour16115171.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences1097335.210.00%
Robbery744966.080.00%
Public order513371.460.00%
Vehicle crime432323.580.00%
Burglary381959.090.00%
Shoplifting361731.290.00%
Drugs331640.170.00%
Bicycle theft181503.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson17820.090.00%
Other crime6774.530.00%
Possession of weapons5273.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 20245
May 202417
April 202447
March 202415
January 202452
December 202346
November 202342
October 202349
September 202351

A total of 387 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
April 202458
January 202453
December 202346
November 202391
October 202360
September 202336

A total of 930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 20249
May 202434
April 2024112
March 202424
January 2024137
December 2023137
November 2023161
October 2023125
September 2023109

A total of 2606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 236.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 566 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202487
July 20246
May 202411
April 2024256
March 202411
February 20241
January 2024438
December 2023493
November 2023566
October 2023404
September 2023333

A total of 4584 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 416.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 884 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024212
July 20249
May 202461
April 2024675
March 202499
February 20242
January 2024748
December 2023871
November 2023884
October 2023585
September 2023438

A total of 233 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202442
January 202422
December 202334
November 202335
October 202345
September 202343

A total of 968 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024139
April 2024141
January 2024129
December 202399
November 2023152
October 2023147
September 2023161

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202425
January 202416
December 202324
November 202330
October 202323
September 202338

A total of 407 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202444
March 20242
January 202455
December 202361
November 202371
October 202359
September 202374

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 202421
December 202322
November 202325
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202439
March 20243
January 202430
December 202321
November 202324
October 202325
September 202333

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1V 7AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total79
    Theft from the person27
    Other theft14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery7
    Public order5
    Drugs5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total65
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Theft from the person17
    Public order10
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total54
    Theft from the person28
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total41
    Vehicle crime10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Old Compton Street
    Total38
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total26
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total23
    Theft from the person14
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Greek Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft5
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Moor Street
    Total19
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Frith Street
    Total14
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B402
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Romilly Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Manette Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Denmark Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Tottenham Court Road (Lu Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Leicester Square (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Covent Garden
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Rose Street
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 25. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Dyott Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Garrick Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 30. Phoenix Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1