WC1V 7EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7EN

WC1V 7EN, Camden has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1244.98 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7EN 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 7EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7EN, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (-36.73% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (62) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (157.89% increase)

WC1V 7EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16

WC1V 7EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour621244.98-36.73%
Theft from the person62249.0072.22%
Other theft49249.00157.89%
Violence and sexual offences37196.7915.62%
Vehicle crime29148.59625.00%
Shoplifting20116.47185.71%
Public order1780.3288.89%
Robbery1068.2725.00%
Burglary840.16-27.27%
Bicycle theft632.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.10400.00%
Drugs420.08100.00%
Possession of weapons116.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98931.739700.00%
Theft from the person36393.57800.00%
Violence and sexual offences32144.58433.33%
Other theft19128.51375.00%
Burglary1176.310.00%
Public order944.18350.00%
Robbery836.140.00%
Shoplifting732.130.00%
Vehicle crime428.110.00%
Bicycle theft316.060.00%
Drugs212.05100.00%
Other crime28.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences680.320.00%
Other theft424.10-33.33%
Theft from the person416.06300.00%
Public order216.060.00%
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 theft648.19200.00%
Other crime224.100.00%
Drugs18.030.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22152.61-73.81%
Violence and sexual offences788.35-78.79%
Other theft228.11-96.92%
Public order28.03-81.82%
Robbery28.03-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour18.03-98.04%
Drugs14.02-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person841305.22121.05%
Other theft65337.351525.00%
Anti-social behaviour51261.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences33204.82371.43%
Shoplifting24132.532300.00%
Vehicle crime1596.390.00%
Burglary1260.240.00%
Robbery1248.191100.00%
Public order1148.19175.00%
Drugs844.180.00%
Bicycle theft432.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.06300.00%
Other crime116.060.00%
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 person38236.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences7152.61250.00%
Other theft428.11-20.00%
Public order416.060.00%
Robbery116.060.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft540.16-95.58%
Violence and sexual offences220.08-94.74%
Vehicle crime18.03-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-80.00%
Burglary14.02-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1131325.3015.31%
Theft from the person67453.82-20.24%
Anti-social behaviour51269.0815.91%
Violence and sexual offences38204.82-28.30%
Public order15152.617.14%
Vehicle crime1160.24-8.33%
Robbery1044.18150.00%
Shoplifting740.1675.00%
Drugs628.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.10-61.54%
Burglary420.08-78.95%
Bicycle theft316.06-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft981433.73-26.87%
Theft from the person84393.5723.53%
Violence and sexual offences53337.35-5.36%
Anti-social behaviour44212.85-29.03%
Burglary19176.710.00%
Public order1476.31-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson1356.22-13.33%
Vehicle crime1252.21-7.69%
Bicycle theft548.190.00%
Shoplifting420.08-63.64%
Robbery416.06-55.56%
Drugs416.0633.33%
Other crime216.06100.00%
Possession of weapons18.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1341666.6747.25%
Theft from the person68538.154.62%
Anti-social behaviour62273.09-12.68%
Violence and sexual offences56249.0080.65%
Burglary19224.90280.00%
Public order1776.31-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1568.27200.00%
Vehicle crime1360.24-27.78%
Shoplifting1152.21-15.38%
Robbery944.1850.00%
Bicycle theft536.14-37.50%
Drugs320.080.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%
Other crime18.030.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911349.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour71365.460.00%
Theft from the person65285.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31261.040.00%
Vehicle crime18124.500.00%
Public order1872.290.00%
Shoplifting1372.290.00%
Bicycle theft852.210.00%
Robbery632.130.00%
Burglary524.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson520.080.00%
Drugs320.080.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 441 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202498
July 20241
May 20241
April 202451
January 202451
December 202344
November 202362
October 202371

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202412
February 20241
January 20244
December 202319
November 202319
October 20235

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202432
July 20246
May 20247
April 202433
March 20247
February 20242
January 202438
December 202353
November 202356
October 202331

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.56 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 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 531 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202436
July 20244
June 20241
May 202422
April 202484
March 202438
January 202467
December 202384
November 202368
October 202365

A total of 590 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202419
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 202465
March 20244
February 20245
January 2024113
December 202398
November 2023134
October 202391

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 7EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 12. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Dryden Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Smart'S Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Great Queen Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1