WC1V 7EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7EZ

WC1V 7EZ, Camden has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1204.82 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7EZ 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 7EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7EZ, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-40.66% decrease)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (161.11% increase)

WC1V 7EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

WC1V 7EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person601204.8271.43%
Anti-social behaviour54240.96-40.66%
Other theft47216.87161.11%
Violence and sexual offences35188.769.38%
Vehicle crime30140.56650.00%
Shoplifting19120.48171.43%
Public order1776.3188.89%
Robbery1068.2711.11%
Burglary840.16-27.27%
Bicycle theft832.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson732.13600.00%
Drugs428.1133.33%
Possession of weapons116.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91903.619000.00%
Theft from the person35365.46775.00%
Violence and sexual offences32140.56357.14%
Other theft18128.51350.00%
Burglary1172.290.00%
Public order944.18350.00%
Robbery936.140.00%
Shoplifting736.140.00%
Vehicle crime428.11300.00%
Bicycle theft416.060.00%
Drugs316.06200.00%
Other crime112.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.020.00%

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 person416.06100.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft656.22200.00%
Theft from the person224.10-90.91%
Other crime28.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.03-83.33%
Drugs14.020.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person22148.59-72.84%
Violence and sexual offences688.35-81.82%
Other theft224.10-96.88%
Public order28.03-77.78%
Robbery28.03-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour18.03-97.92%
Drugs14.02-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-75.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person811277.11113.16%
Other theft64325.301500.00%
Anti-social behaviour48257.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences33192.77371.43%
Shoplifting24132.532300.00%
Vehicle crime1596.390.00%
Robbery1360.241200.00%
Burglary1252.210.00%
Drugs948.190.00%
Public order936.14125.00%
Bicycle theft436.14300.00%
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 theft540.16-95.33%
Violence and sexual offences220.08-94.29%
Vehicle crime18.03-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-80.00%
Burglary14.02-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1071249.0015.05%
Theft from the person65429.72-19.75%
Anti-social behaviour48261.049.09%
Violence and sexual offences35192.77-31.37%
Public order13140.56-7.14%
Robbery1052.21233.33%
Vehicle crime940.16-25.00%
Drugs636.140.00%
Shoplifting624.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.10-58.33%
Burglary420.08-76.47%
Bicycle theft316.06-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft931381.53-25.00%
Theft from the person81373.4919.12%
Violence and sexual offences51325.30-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour44204.82-26.67%
Burglary17176.71-5.56%
Public order1468.27-17.65%
Vehicle crime1256.22-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson1248.19-20.00%
Drugs648.19100.00%
Shoplifting424.10-60.00%
Bicycle theft416.060.00%
Robbery316.06-66.67%
Other crime212.05100.00%
Possession of weapons18.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1241602.4136.26%
Theft from the person68497.999.68%
Anti-social behaviour60273.09-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences55240.9671.88%
Burglary18220.88260.00%
Public order1772.29-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1568.27200.00%
Vehicle crime1360.24-18.75%
Shoplifting1052.21-23.08%
Robbery940.1650.00%
Bicycle theft436.14-50.00%
Drugs316.060.00%
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 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911305.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour64365.46-17.95%
Theft from the person62257.0314.81%
Violence and sexual offences32249.00-13.51%
Public order18128.51-21.74%
Vehicle crime1672.29-15.79%
Shoplifting1364.2630.00%
Bicycle theft852.21100.00%
Robbery632.130.00%
Burglary524.10-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson520.08-64.29%
Drugs320.08-62.50%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft781381.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour78313.250.00%
Theft from the person54313.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences37216.870.00%
Public order23148.590.00%
Vehicle crime1992.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson1476.310.00%
Burglary1256.220.00%
Shoplifting1048.190.00%
Drugs840.160.00%
Robbery632.130.00%
Bicycle theft424.100.00%
Other crime116.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202491
July 20241
May 20241
April 202448
January 202448
December 202344
November 202360
October 202364
September 202378

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202412
February 20241
January 20244
December 202317
November 202318
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202318
September 202323

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 202433
March 20247
February 20242
January 202435
December 202351
November 202355
October 202332
September 202337

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 20249
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202315
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 572 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202435
July 20244
June 20242
May 202422
April 202481
March 202438
January 202465
December 202381
November 202368
October 202362
September 202354

A total of 643 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202418
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 202464
March 20244
February 20245
January 2024107
December 202393
November 2023124
October 202391
September 202378

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 202413
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202424
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Drury Lane
    Total14
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 11. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Ormond Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Southampton Row
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Smart'S Place
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Great Queen Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Gage Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1