WC1V 7JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7JG

WC1V 7JG, Camden has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.48 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7JG 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 7JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7JG, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC1V 7JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 8
  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 4

WC1V 7JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9120.48200.00%
Theft from the person536.14-28.57%
Other theft420.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson316.0650.00%
Public order212.050.00%
Shoplifting28.03100.00%
Other crime18.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Drugs14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Robbery14.020.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7100.40-75.00%
Other theft628.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.10-62.50%
Other crime212.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft18.030.00%
Robbery14.02-66.67%
Drugs14.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28220.88-63.16%
Violence and sexual offences8112.45-70.37%
Other theft432.13-92.45%
Public order416.06-60.00%
Robbery316.06-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Drugs312.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-96.77%
Shoplifting14.02-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person761028.1176.74%
Other theft53305.221225.00%
Anti-social behaviour31212.851450.00%
Violence and sexual offences27124.50200.00%
Shoplifting24108.432300.00%
Robbery1296.391100.00%
Public order1048.1942.86%
Burglary840.16300.00%
Drugs632.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson424.10100.00%
Bicycle theft216.060.00%
Vehicle crime28.030.00%
Possession of weapons18.030.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43305.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences9172.6980.00%
Public order736.14600.00%
Other theft428.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft216.060.00%
Burglary28.03100.00%
Other crime28.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.030.00%
Robbery18.030.00%
Possession of weapons14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.02-80.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft680.32-92.50%
Violence and sexual offences524.10-76.19%
Shoplifting520.080.00%
Vehicle crime120.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-66.67%
Burglary14.02-80.00%
Public order14.02-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80935.7414.29%
Theft from the person55321.29-20.29%
Anti-social behaviour32220.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21128.51-52.27%
Public order1284.3433.33%
Drugs748.1940.00%
Robbery628.11100.00%
Burglary524.10-58.33%
Shoplifting520.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime420.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.06-70.00%
Bicycle theft312.05-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft701104.42-26.32%
Theft from the person69281.1240.82%
Violence and sexual offences44277.112.33%
Anti-social behaviour32176.71-21.95%
Burglary12128.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1048.19-9.09%
Public order940.16-59.09%
Shoplifting836.14-42.86%
Drugs532.1366.67%
Vehicle crime520.0866.67%
Bicycle theft420.0833.33%
Robbery316.06-50.00%
Other crime212.05100.00%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft951224.9039.71%
Theft from the person49381.532.08%
Violence and sexual offences43196.7979.17%
Anti-social behaviour41172.69-12.77%
Public order22164.6610.00%
Shoplifting1488.357.69%
Burglary1456.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1156.2257.14%
Robbery644.1820.00%
Drugs324.100.00%
Bicycle theft312.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime312.05-50.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft681036.1411.48%
Theft from the person48273.099.09%
Anti-social behaviour47192.77-17.54%
Violence and sexual offences24188.76-22.58%
Public order2096.3917.65%
Shoplifting1380.320.00%
Bicycle theft852.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson732.13-30.00%
Burglary728.11-12.50%
Vehicle crime628.11-25.00%
Robbery524.100.00%
Drugs320.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611056.2227.08%
Anti-social behaviour57244.9842.50%
Theft from the person44228.92-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences31176.710.00%
Public order17124.50-15.00%
Shoplifting1368.2762.50%
Criminal damage and arson1052.21233.33%
Vehicle crime840.1614.29%
Burglary832.13-57.89%
Drugs532.1366.67%
Robbery520.0825.00%
Bicycle theft320.080.00%
Other crime112.05-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48947.79-38.46%
Theft from the person48192.77-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour40192.77-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences31160.64-35.42%
Public order20124.50150.00%
Burglary1980.3290.00%
Shoplifting876.31-46.67%
Vehicle crime732.13-12.50%
Robbery428.1133.33%
Drugs316.060.00%
Bicycle theft312.05-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-66.67%
Other crime212.050.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft781168.670.00%
Theft from the person57313.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences48228.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour45192.770.00%
Shoplifting15180.720.00%
Burglary1060.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson940.160.00%
Vehicle crime836.140.00%
Public order832.130.00%
Bicycle theft732.130.00%
Robbery328.110.00%
Drugs312.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232

A total of 577 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202453
March 20244
February 20246
January 202480
December 202370
November 202395
October 202368
September 202361
August 202348
July 202378

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 202322
October 202320
September 202317
August 202320
July 20238

A total of 529 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202428
April 202476
March 202443
January 202455
December 202369
November 202349
October 202348
September 202344
August 202348
July 202357

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 202427
March 20249
February 20245
January 202421
December 202344
November 202343
October 202324
September 202331
August 202331
July 202348

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 202310
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202431
March 20242
January 202432
December 202332
November 202341
October 202347
September 202357
August 202340
July 202345

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 202313
September 202313
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 202314
October 20237
September 20238
August 202319
July 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rolls Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fetter Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1