WC1V 7EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7EY

WC1V 7EY, Camden has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.35 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7EY 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 7EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7EY, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WC1V 7EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Southampton Buildings with total crimes: 3

WC1V 7EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences788.35600.00%
Other theft428.11-33.33%
Theft from the person416.0633.33%
Public order216.060.00%
Other crime18.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft660.2450.00%
Theft from the person324.10-86.96%
Other crime212.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.03-85.71%
Drugs14.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23176.71-69.33%
Violence and sexual offences792.37-78.79%
Other theft428.11-92.59%
Robbery316.06-76.92%
Public order212.05-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson28.03-50.00%
Drugs28.03-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour18.03-97.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person751176.7187.50%
Other theft54301.201250.00%
Anti-social behaviour48216.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences33192.77371.43%
Shoplifting23132.532200.00%
Vehicle crime1492.370.00%
Robbery1356.221200.00%
Burglary952.21800.00%
Public order936.14125.00%
Drugs736.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson428.11300.00%
Bicycle theft316.06200.00%
Possession of weapons112.050.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40253.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences7160.64133.33%
Other theft428.11-20.00%
Public order416.060.00%
Other crime216.060.00%
Robbery18.030.00%
Burglary14.020.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft544.18-94.32%
Violence and sexual offences320.08-88.46%
Vehicle crime112.05-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-80.00%
Burglary14.02-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft881108.4312.82%
Theft from the person61353.41-14.08%
Anti-social behaviour48244.982.13%
Violence and sexual offences26192.77-46.94%
Public order13104.42-7.14%
Robbery1052.21150.00%
Vehicle crime840.16-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson532.13-61.54%
Drugs520.080.00%
Shoplifting520.0825.00%
Burglary420.08-75.00%
Bicycle theft316.06-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft781285.14-31.58%
Theft from the person71313.2533.96%
Violence and sexual offences49285.144.26%
Anti-social behaviour47196.79-25.40%
Burglary16188.766.67%
Public order1464.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1356.22-13.33%
Vehicle crime1152.21-15.38%
Drugs544.1866.67%
Robbery420.08-42.86%
Shoplifting416.06-55.56%
Bicycle theft416.0633.33%
Other crime216.06100.00%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1141469.8844.30%
Anti-social behaviour63457.83-11.27%
Theft from the person53253.01-3.64%
Violence and sexual offences47212.8542.42%
Public order21188.765.00%
Criminal damage and arson1584.34150.00%
Burglary1560.24200.00%
Vehicle crime1360.240.00%
Shoplifting952.21-25.00%
Robbery736.1416.67%
Drugs328.110.00%
Bicycle theft312.05-57.14%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%
Other crime18.030.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft791253.0116.18%
Anti-social behaviour71317.27-1.39%
Theft from the person55285.1422.22%
Violence and sexual offences33220.88-8.33%
Public order20132.53-4.76%
Vehicle crime1380.32-18.75%
Shoplifting1252.2120.00%
Bicycle theft748.19133.33%
Robbery628.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson624.10-53.85%
Burglary524.10-50.00%
Drugs320.08-57.14%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour721236.957.46%
Other theft68289.164.62%
Theft from the person45273.09-13.46%
Violence and sexual offences36180.72-10.00%
Public order21144.5810.53%
Vehicle crime1684.3414.29%
Criminal damage and arson1364.26116.67%
Burglary1052.21-47.37%
Shoplifting1040.1611.11%
Drugs740.1640.00%
Robbery628.1120.00%
Bicycle theft324.10-57.14%
Other crime112.050.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour671240.966.35%
Other theft65269.08-23.53%
Theft from the person52261.04-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences40208.84-27.27%
Burglary19160.6472.73%
Public order1976.3158.33%
Vehicle crime1476.31-44.00%
Shoplifting956.22-35.71%
Bicycle theft736.14-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson628.11-45.45%
Drugs524.1025.00%
Robbery520.08-28.57%
Other crime120.080.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft851461.850.00%
Theft from the person68341.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour63273.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences55253.010.00%
Vehicle crime25220.880.00%
Shoplifting14100.400.00%
Public order1256.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson1148.190.00%
Burglary1144.180.00%
Bicycle theft944.180.00%
Robbery736.140.00%
Drugs428.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 654 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202454
March 20244
February 20245
January 202488
December 202378
November 2023114
October 202379
September 202368
August 202365
July 202385

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
January 202413
December 202314
November 202321
October 202320
September 202321
August 202319
July 202312

A total of 550 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 202423
April 202475
March 202440
January 202461
December 202371
November 202353
October 202355
September 202345
August 202352
July 202368

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 202433
March 20247
February 20243
January 202426
December 202349
November 202347
October 202333
September 202336
August 202340
July 202355

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 202414
February 20241
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 202313
September 202316
August 202314
July 202325

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202315
October 20236
September 202313
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 481 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202448
January 202448
December 202347
November 202363
October 202371
September 202372
August 202367
July 202363

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 202413
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202423
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 202316
November 202315
October 20235
September 202310
August 202319
July 202311

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC1V 7EY 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. Chancery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1