WC1V 7DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7DN

WC1V 7DN, Camden has recorded a total of 363 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1580.07 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7DN 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 7DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7DN, encompassing approximately 229 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC1V 7DN area, explore the WC1V 7DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (79) incidents (75.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-37.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (181.82% increase)

WC1V 7DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 34
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC1V 7DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person791580.0775.56%
Anti-social behaviour71343.87-37.17%
Other theft62309.05181.82%
Violence and sexual offences39269.875.41%
Vehicle crime30169.76650.00%
Shoplifting20130.58233.33%
Public order1887.0612.50%
Robbery1178.3510.00%
Burglary1047.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson943.53350.00%
Bicycle theft839.1860.00%
Drugs534.82150.00%
Possession of weapons121.760.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1131201.3811200.00%
Theft from the person45491.872150.00%
Violence and sexual offences37195.88640.00%
Other theft22161.051000.00%
Public order1695.76700.00%
Burglary1269.650.00%
Robbery1052.230.00%
Shoplifting643.530.00%
Bicycle theft526.120.00%
Vehicle crime421.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.410.00%
Drugs28.710.00%
Other crime28.71100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences556.590.00%
Other theft221.76-33.33%
Public order28.710.00%
Theft from the person28.710.00%
Other crime18.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.350.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.06200.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19134.94-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences782.70-82.05%
Public order230.47-81.82%
Robbery28.71-81.82%
Other theft18.71-98.61%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1141632.31307.14%
Other theft72496.221700.00%
Anti-social behaviour59313.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences39256.82680.00%
Shoplifting20169.760.00%
Vehicle crime1687.060.00%
Burglary1269.650.00%
Drugs1152.230.00%
Robbery1147.881000.00%
Public order1147.88266.67%
Bicycle theft647.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.120.00%
Other crime18.710.00%
Possession of weapons14.350.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28182.822700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5121.88400.00%
Other theft421.760.00%
Public order317.410.00%
Robbery113.060.00%
Bicycle theft14.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117.41-98.67%
Vehicle crime14.35-91.67%
Burglary14.35-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences14.35-97.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1321632.3117.86%
Theft from the person75574.57-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour56326.465.66%
Violence and sexual offences43243.76-24.56%
Public order18187.175.88%
Vehicle crime1278.35-7.69%
Robbery1052.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson843.53-50.00%
Burglary634.82-70.00%
Drugs626.1250.00%
Shoplifting626.1220.00%
Bicycle theft326.12-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1121767.24-23.29%
Theft from the person99487.5219.28%
Violence and sexual offences57430.93-12.31%
Anti-social behaviour53248.11-19.70%
Burglary20230.705.26%
Public order1787.06-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson1674.000.00%
Vehicle crime1369.65-7.14%
Shoplifting556.59-58.33%
Bicycle theft521.760.00%
Robbery421.76-60.00%
Drugs417.410.00%
Other crime117.410.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1462015.3646.00%
Theft from the person83635.513.75%
Anti-social behaviour66361.28-16.46%
Violence and sexual offences65287.2966.67%
Public order20282.9325.00%
Burglary1987.06216.67%
Criminal damage and arson1682.70220.00%
Vehicle crime1469.65-22.22%
Shoplifting1260.949.09%
Robbery1052.2342.86%
Bicycle theft543.53-54.55%
Drugs421.760.00%
Possession of weapons217.41100.00%
Other crime18.710.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1001641.010.00%
Theft from the person80435.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour79348.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences39343.870.00%
Vehicle crime18169.760.00%
Public order1678.350.00%
Bicycle theft1169.650.00%
Shoplifting1147.880.00%
Robbery747.880.00%
Burglary630.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.120.00%
Drugs421.760.00%
Possession of weapons117.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 2024113
July 20241
April 202459
January 202456
December 202353
November 202366
October 202379

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202412
February 20241
January 20246
December 202320
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
January 202418
December 202317
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202437
July 20245
May 20247
April 202439
March 20245
February 20241
January 202443
December 202357
November 202365
October 202339

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 656 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202422
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 202472
March 20244
January 2024132
December 2023112
November 2023146
October 2023100

A total of 625 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202445
July 20242
May 202419
April 2024114
March 202428
February 20241
January 202475
December 202399
November 202383
October 202380

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20244
April 202416
February 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 202316
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202420
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total34
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total28
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 11. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 13. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dryden Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cosmo Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1