WC1V 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC1V 7LU

WC1V 7LU, Camden has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 759.04 per 1,000 population. This WC1V 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC1V 7LU, encompassing approximately 249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)

WC1V 7LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 15
  • Emerald Street with total crimes: 14
  • Race Track with total crimes: 13

WC1V 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person38759.0435.71%
Other theft34152.61112.50%
Violence and sexual offences27136.55-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour24108.43-63.08%
Shoplifting1796.3954.55%
Public order1568.2766.67%
Burglary760.240.00%
Robbery728.11-12.50%
Bicycle theft528.1125.00%
Vehicle crime520.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson420.0833.33%
Drugs316.060.00%
Possession of weapons212.050.00%
Other crime18.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65751.006400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32261.04255.56%
Theft from the person28128.51460.00%
Other theft16112.45220.00%
Shoplifting1164.26450.00%
Public order944.18350.00%
Robbery836.14700.00%
Burglary732.130.00%
Bicycle theft428.110.00%
Drugs316.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9128.51200.00%
Other theft536.14-16.67%
Theft from the person520.08-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson420.08100.00%
Public order216.060.00%
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 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11116.47-62.07%
Other theft644.1820.00%
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%
Drugs14.02-75.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Shoplifting14.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person29232.93-60.81%
Violence and sexual offences8116.47-70.37%
Other theft532.13-87.18%
Public order420.08-63.64%
Drugs416.06-33.33%
Robbery316.06-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson312.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.05-96.43%
Shoplifting14.02-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74951.8172.09%
Other theft39297.19875.00%
Anti-social behaviour28156.631300.00%
Violence and sexual offences27112.45200.00%
Shoplifting26108.432500.00%
Public order11104.4257.14%
Robbery1144.181000.00%
Burglary744.18250.00%
Drugs628.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson424.1033.33%
Bicycle theft216.060.00%
Possession of weapons18.030.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%

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 person43309.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences9172.6980.00%
Public order736.14600.00%
Other theft428.11-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson316.06200.00%
Bicycle theft212.050.00%
Burglary28.03100.00%
Other crime28.030.00%
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 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft784.34-91.57%
Violence and sexual offences528.11-80.00%
Shoplifting520.080.00%
Vehicle crime120.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-66.67%
Burglary14.02-80.00%
Public order14.02-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft83931.7315.28%
Theft from the person55333.33-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour26220.88-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences25104.42-47.92%
Public order10100.40-16.67%
Drugs740.1640.00%
Robbery628.11200.00%
Burglary524.10-61.54%
Shoplifting520.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime420.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.06-72.73%
Bicycle theft312.05-40.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft721136.55-19.10%
Theft from the person67289.1645.65%
Violence and sexual offences48269.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30192.77-18.92%
Burglary13120.488.33%
Public order1252.21-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson1148.1910.00%
Shoplifting1044.18-16.67%
Drugs540.1666.67%
Bicycle theft520.080.00%
Vehicle crime420.0833.33%
Other crime216.06100.00%
Robbery28.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft891176.7134.85%
Violence and sexual offences48357.4377.78%
Theft from the person46192.776.98%
Anti-social behaviour37184.74-11.90%
Public order21148.5910.53%
Burglary1284.3433.33%
Shoplifting1248.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1048.1925.00%
Robbery640.160.00%
Bicycle theft524.100.00%
Drugs320.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime312.05-40.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66995.988.20%
Theft from the person43265.06-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour42172.69-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences27168.67-22.86%
Public order19108.435.56%
Shoplifting1276.310.00%
Burglary948.1928.57%
Criminal damage and arson836.1414.29%
Robbery632.1350.00%
Bicycle theft524.1066.67%
Vehicle crime520.08-28.57%
Drugs420.08-20.00%
Possession of weapons216.060.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611028.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour50244.980.00%
Theft from the person46200.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences35184.740.00%
Public order18140.560.00%
Shoplifting1272.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson748.190.00%
Burglary728.110.00%
Vehicle crime728.110.00%
Drugs528.110.00%
Robbery420.080.00%
Bicycle theft316.060.00%
Other crime112.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202465
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428
March 20242
January 202426
December 202330
November 202337
October 202342
September 202350

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 202312
November 202321
October 202319
September 202318

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

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 202427
March 20249
February 20245
January 202425
December 202348
November 202348
October 202327
September 202335

A total of 487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202416
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202439
March 20244
February 20247
January 202483
December 202372
November 202389
October 202366
September 202361

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 485 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202428
July 20245
June 202411
May 202429
April 202474
March 202443
January 202455
December 202367
November 202346
October 202343
September 202346

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202426
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Chancery Lane
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 11. Portpool Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. B521
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Norwich Street
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Leather Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Newman'S Row
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New North Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Theobald'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Serle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Portsmouth Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. John Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. King'S Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. John'S Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. A401
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Old North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Princeton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1