WC1V 7EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7EP

WC1V 7EP, Camden has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.20 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC1V postcode area, which has experienced 12 crimes and a crime rate of 48.19 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC1V 7EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7EP, encompassing approximately 140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (-84.21% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1V 7EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2
  • Long Acre with total crimes: 1

WC1V 7EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences471.20-33.33%
Theft from the person328.48-84.21%
Other crime121.360.00%
Other theft17.120.00%
Public order17.12-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19206.49-89.27%
Violence and sexual offences6135.28-86.96%
Public order242.72-77.78%
Other theft114.24-98.96%
Robbery17.12-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1773688.26532.14%
Other theft961260.273100.00%
Anti-social behaviour89683.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences46633.70820.00%
Vehicle crime22327.530.00%
Shoplifting22156.640.00%
Drugs19156.640.00%
Burglary16135.280.00%
Robbery11113.921000.00%
Public order978.32350.00%
Bicycle theft664.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson242.720.00%
Possession of weapons214.240.00%
Other crime114.240.00%

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 person28277.692700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5199.370.00%
Other theft335.600.00%
Public order221.360.00%
Robbery114.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17.12-99.46%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 180 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1854329.07-1.60%
Other theft1801317.2310.43%
Anti-social behaviour901281.6323.29%
Violence and sexual offences55640.82-5.17%
Public order27391.6135.00%
Shoplifting15192.2550.00%
Vehicle crime12106.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1185.44-31.25%
Robbery1078.3242.86%
Burglary971.20-57.14%
Drugs864.08166.67%
Bicycle theft656.96-14.29%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1884165.313.87%
Other theft1631338.60-16.84%
Anti-social behaviour731160.59-38.66%
Violence and sexual offences58519.77-22.67%
Burglary21412.970.00%
Public order20149.5281.82%
Vehicle crime16142.4014.29%
Criminal damage and arson16113.92-20.00%
Shoplifting10113.92-62.96%
Bicycle theft771.2040.00%
Robbery749.84-53.33%
Drugs349.84-57.14%
Other crime221.360.00%
Possession of weapons114.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1964934.2927.27%
Theft from the person1811395.5640.31%
Anti-social behaviour1191288.75-1.65%
Violence and sexual offences75847.3066.67%
Shoplifting27534.018.00%
Burglary21192.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20149.52233.33%
Robbery15142.4050.00%
Vehicle crime14106.80-26.32%
Public order1199.68-31.25%
Drugs778.32250.00%
Bicycle theft549.84-64.29%
Possession of weapons235.60100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1543930.3425.20%
Theft from the person1291096.5120.56%
Anti-social behaviour121918.50-10.37%
Violence and sexual offences45861.542.27%
Shoplifting25320.41150.00%
Vehicle crime19178.00-5.00%
Public order16135.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft14113.92133.33%
Robbery1099.68-33.33%
Burglary971.20-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson664.08-60.00%
Drugs242.72-77.78%
Possession of weapons114.24-50.00%
Other crime17.12-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1353823.544.65%
Other theft123961.23-12.14%
Theft from the person107875.78-7.76%
Violence and sexual offences44761.86-4.35%
Public order24313.290.00%
Burglary23170.884.55%
Vehicle crime20163.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson15142.4025.00%
Robbery15106.8066.67%
Shoplifting10106.80-62.96%
Drugs971.2050.00%
Bicycle theft664.08-50.00%
Other crime442.72300.00%
Possession of weapons228.48100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1403994.42-25.53%
Anti-social behaviour129996.834.88%
Theft from the person116918.50-11.45%
Violence and sexual offences46825.94-19.30%
Shoplifting27327.5322.73%
Public order24192.2520.00%
Burglary22170.884.76%
Vehicle crime16156.64-52.94%
Bicycle theft12113.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1285.44-42.86%
Robbery985.44-18.18%
Drugs664.0850.00%
Other crime142.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons17.120.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1884663.720.00%
Theft from the person1311338.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour123932.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences57875.780.00%
Vehicle crime34405.850.00%
Shoplifting22242.090.00%
Bicycle theft21156.640.00%
Burglary21149.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21149.520.00%
Public order20149.520.00%
Robbery11142.400.00%
Drugs478.320.00%
Other crime228.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202496
March 20243
January 2024180
December 2023163
November 2023196
October 2023154
September 2023123
August 2023140
July 2023188

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
January 202427
December 202320
November 202311
October 202316
September 202324
August 202324
July 202320

A total of 1265 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 202419
April 2024177
March 202428
February 20241
January 2024185
December 2023188
November 2023181
October 2023129
September 2023107
August 2023116
July 2023131

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 202446
March 20245
January 202455
December 202358
November 202375
October 202345
September 202344
August 202346
July 202357

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 202310
September 202315
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202319
September 202320
August 202316
July 202334

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314
September 20236
August 202312
July 202321

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 879 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202489
January 202490
December 202373
November 2023119
October 2023121
September 2023135
August 2023129
July 2023123

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202415
December 202310
November 202327
October 202325
September 202310
August 202327
July 202322

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 20249
December 202321
November 202321
October 20239
September 202323
August 202322
July 202321

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 202411
December 202316
November 202320
October 20236
September 202315
August 202312
July 202321

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Long Acre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1