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

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7BD

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7BD, Camden has recorded a total of 570 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5961.80 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7BD, encompassing approximately 95 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (134) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (120) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Other theft: (103) incidents (243.33% increase)

WC1V 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 51
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 44
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35

HIGH HOLBORN, WC1V 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1345961.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1201401.55-13.04%
Other theft1031255.12243.33%
Violence and sexual offences581077.3126.09%
Shoplifting38606.6452.00%
Vehicle crime35397.45483.33%
Robbery17366.0841.67%
Burglary16177.810.00%
Public order16167.350.00%
Bicycle theft16167.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11167.35120.00%
Drugs5115.05150.00%
Other crime152.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1383869.940.00%
Theft from the person671443.381240.00%
Violence and sexual offences46700.77820.00%
Other theft30481.13900.00%
Shoplifting25313.780.00%
Public order16261.48700.00%
Burglary16167.350.00%
Robbery12167.350.00%
Vehicle crime6125.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson562.760.00%
Bicycle theft452.300.00%
Other crime341.84200.00%
Drugs231.380.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5167.35-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences552.30-37.50%
Other theft352.300.00%
Public order231.38-50.00%
Other crime120.920.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24418.37-90.98%
Violence and sexual offences8251.02-84.62%
Public order483.67-69.23%
Other theft341.84-97.71%
Robbery131.38-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2667248.29600.00%
Other theft1312782.174266.67%
Anti-social behaviour1081370.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences521129.60766.67%
Shoplifting32543.880.00%
Vehicle crime25334.700.00%
Drugs20261.480.00%
Burglary18209.190.00%
Robbery17188.271600.00%
Public order13177.81225.00%
Bicycle theft6135.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson262.760.00%
Possession of weapons220.920.00%
Other crime120.920.00%

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 person38543.883700.00%
Violence and sexual offences6397.450.00%
Public order462.760.00%
Other theft341.840.00%
Robbery131.380.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person110.46-99.60%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2527917.69-10.95%
Other theft2172635.743.83%
Anti-social behaviour982269.6720.99%
Violence and sexual offences621025.01-10.14%
Public order32648.4839.13%
Shoplifting23334.7027.78%
Vehicle crime15240.56-16.67%
Burglary14156.89-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson14146.43-17.65%
Robbery11146.43-8.33%
Drugs10115.0511.11%
Bicycle theft8104.590.00%
Other crime183.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 209 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2838105.956.39%
Other theft2092959.98-18.68%
Anti-social behaviour812185.99-40.88%
Violence and sexual offences69847.20-25.00%
Burglary24721.69-4.00%
Public order23251.0253.33%
Shoplifting18240.56-53.85%
Vehicle crime18188.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson17188.27-15.00%
Robbery12177.81-42.86%
Drugs9125.510.00%
Bicycle theft894.1314.29%
Other crime283.67100.00%
Possession of weapons220.920.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 266 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 257 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2669476.1235.03%
Other theft2572782.1732.47%
Anti-social behaviour1372688.047.03%
Violence and sexual offences921432.9280.39%
Shoplifting39962.2621.88%
Burglary25407.9178.57%
Robbery21261.4831.25%
Criminal damage and arson20219.65233.33%
Vehicle crime15209.19-21.05%
Public order15156.89-44.44%
Drugs9156.89125.00%
Bicycle theft794.13-53.33%
Possession of weapons273.22100.00%
Other crime120.920.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 194 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1977373.800.00%
Other theft1942060.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1282029.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences511338.790.00%
Shoplifting32533.420.00%
Public order27334.700.00%
Vehicle crime19282.400.00%
Robbery16198.730.00%
Bicycle theft15167.350.00%
Burglary14156.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson6146.430.00%
Drugs462.760.00%
Possession of weapons141.840.00%
Other crime110.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 810 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 2024138
April 2024108
January 202498
December 202381
November 2023137
October 2023128

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202418
January 202414
December 202324
November 202325
October 202314

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20242
May 20244
April 202413
March 20244
January 202432
December 202323
November 202315
October 202327

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202446
July 20245
May 20248
April 202452
March 20246
January 202462
December 202369
November 202392
October 202351

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202420
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 1150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202430
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024131
March 20243
January 2024217
December 2023209
November 2023257
October 2023194

A total of 1533 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 139.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 283 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024134
August 202467
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024266
March 202438
February 20241
January 2024252
December 2023283
November 2023266
October 2023197

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20246
April 202425
January 202415
December 202318
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20242
January 202414
December 202317
November 202320
October 20236

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
May 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202411
December 202312
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202425
April 202432
January 202423
December 202318
November 202339
October 202332

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total51
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person7
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total44
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 16. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bedford Place
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 24. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1