WC1V 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7EX

WC1V 7EX, Camden has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.06 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7EX, encompassing approximately 241 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WC1V 7EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 3
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2

WC1V 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences558.060.00%
Other theft320.730.00%
Public order212.440.00%
Theft from the person28.29100.00%
Other crime18.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.150.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft324.88200.00%
Drugs112.440.00%
Theft from the person14.15-95.00%
Vehicle crime14.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20132.70-79.59%
Violence and sexual offences782.94-79.41%
Public order229.03-80.00%
Robbery28.29-81.82%
Other theft18.29-98.59%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person981409.95250.00%
Other theft71406.401675.00%
Anti-social behaviour51294.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences34211.49580.00%
Shoplifting20140.990.00%
Vehicle crime1582.940.00%
Burglary1162.200.00%
Robbery1145.621000.00%
Public order1045.62233.33%
Drugs941.470.00%
Bicycle theft637.32500.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.880.00%
Other crime18.290.00%
Possession of weapons14.150.00%

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 person28174.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences5116.11400.00%
Other theft420.730.00%
Public order316.590.00%
Robbery112.440.00%
Bicycle theft14.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime112.44-91.67%
Burglary14.15-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences14.15-97.56%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1261476.3015.60%
Theft from the person70522.51-21.35%
Anti-social behaviour53290.281.92%
Violence and sexual offences41219.79-25.45%
Public order16170.020.00%
Vehicle crime1266.35-7.69%
Robbery1149.76175.00%
Burglary645.62-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson624.88-60.00%
Drugs624.8850.00%
Shoplifting624.8850.00%
Bicycle theft324.88-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1091604.85-23.24%
Theft from the person89452.0120.27%
Violence and sexual offences55369.07-11.29%
Anti-social behaviour52228.08-21.21%
Burglary19215.645.56%
Public order1678.79-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson1566.35-6.25%
Vehicle crime1362.200.00%
Bicycle theft553.910.00%
Shoplifting420.73-60.00%
Robbery416.59-60.00%
Drugs416.5933.33%
Other crime116.590.00%
Possession of weapons14.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1421828.7946.39%
Theft from the person74588.862.78%
Anti-social behaviour66306.87-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences62273.7063.16%
Public order19257.1126.67%
Burglary1878.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1674.64220.00%
Vehicle crime1366.35-27.78%
Robbery1053.91100.00%
Shoplifting1041.47-16.67%
Bicycle theft541.47-50.00%
Drugs320.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons212.44100.00%
Other crime18.290.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft971484.5914.12%
Anti-social behaviour75402.25-2.60%
Theft from the person72311.0222.03%
Violence and sexual offences38298.582.70%
Vehicle crime18157.58-10.00%
Public order1574.64-34.78%
Shoplifting1262.2071.43%
Bicycle theft1049.76233.33%
Burglary641.47-60.00%
Robbery524.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson520.73-66.67%
Drugs420.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons116.590.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft851488.74-13.27%
Anti-social behaviour77352.49-1.28%
Theft from the person59319.31-14.49%
Violence and sexual offences37244.678.82%
Public order23153.4415.00%
Vehicle crime2095.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson1582.9466.67%
Burglary1562.20-21.05%
Drugs862.2033.33%
Robbery833.1833.33%
Shoplifting733.18-30.00%
Bicycle theft329.03-66.67%
Other crime212.44100.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft981550.94-21.60%
Anti-social behaviour78406.4018.18%
Theft from the person69323.46-12.66%
Violence and sexual offences34286.14-32.00%
Public order20140.9942.86%
Burglary1982.9411.76%
Vehicle crime1578.79-42.31%
Shoplifting1062.200.00%
Bicycle theft941.47-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson937.32-47.06%
Drugs637.3250.00%
Robbery624.88-33.33%
Other crime124.880.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1251779.020.00%
Theft from the person79518.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour66327.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences50273.700.00%
Vehicle crime26207.350.00%
Burglary17107.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson1770.500.00%
Public order1470.500.00%
Bicycle theft1158.060.00%
Shoplifting1045.620.00%
Robbery941.470.00%
Drugs437.320.00%
Other crime116.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 864 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 202471
March 20244
January 2024126
December 2023109
November 2023142
October 202397
September 202385
August 202398
July 2023125

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
January 202416
December 202316
November 202319
October 202315
September 202323
August 202320
July 202314

A total of 661 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 202420
April 202498
March 202428
January 202470
December 202389
November 202374
October 202372
September 202359
August 202369
July 202379

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20247
April 202434
March 20245
February 20241
January 202441
December 202355
November 202362
October 202338
September 202337
August 202334
July 202350

A total of 519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202451
January 202453
December 202352
November 202366
October 202375
September 202377
August 202378
July 202366

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 202318
September 202320
August 202315
July 202326

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312
September 20237
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
February 20241
January 20246
December 202319
November 202318
October 20236
September 202315
August 202319
July 202317

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 202315
November 202316
October 20235
September 202315
August 20239
July 202317

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1V 7EX 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. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1