LINCOLNS INN FIELDS, WC2A 3AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3AA

LINCOLNS INN FIELDS, WC2A 3AA, Camden has recorded a total of 349 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1496.18 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2A postcode area, which has experienced 51 crimes and a crime rate of 124.69 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2A 3AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3AA, encompassing approximately 233 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2A 3AA area, explore the WC2A 3AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (90.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (67) incidents (204.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-41.84% decrease)

WC2A 3AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 22
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

LINCOLNS INN FIELDS, WC2A 3AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person781496.1890.24%
Other theft67334.39204.55%
Anti-social behaviour57287.23-41.84%
Violence and sexual offences43244.3626.47%
Vehicle crime29184.34480.00%
Shoplifting20124.32233.33%
Public order1785.7441.67%
Robbery1072.8825.00%
Burglary942.870.00%
Bicycle theft938.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson538.58400.00%
Drugs421.44100.00%
Possession of weapons117.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour981041.759700.00%
Theft from the person41420.131950.00%
Violence and sexual offences34175.77580.00%
Other theft22145.76633.33%
Public order1294.31500.00%
Burglary951.440.00%
Robbery838.580.00%
Shoplifting634.300.00%
Vehicle crime525.720.00%
Bicycle theft321.440.00%
Drugs212.860.00%
Other crime28.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.570.00%

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 offences560.020.00%
Other theft321.440.00%
Public order212.860.00%
Theft from the person28.57100.00%
Other crime18.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.290.00%

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 theft325.7250.00%
Drugs112.860.00%
Theft from the person14.29-95.00%
Vehicle crime14.290.00%

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 person20141.47-80.95%
Violence and sexual offences785.74-82.05%
Other theft230.01-97.26%
Public order28.57-80.00%
Robbery28.57-81.82%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1051521.90275.00%
Other theft73450.141725.00%
Anti-social behaviour52312.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences39222.93680.00%
Shoplifting21167.190.00%
Vehicle crime1690.030.00%
Burglary1168.590.00%
Robbery1147.161000.00%
Public order1047.16233.33%
Drugs842.870.00%
Bicycle theft634.30500.00%
Other crime125.720.00%
Possession of weapons14.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.290.00%

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 person28180.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences5120.04400.00%
Other theft421.440.00%
Public order317.150.00%
Robbery112.860.00%
Bicycle theft14.290.00%

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 crime112.86-90.91%
Burglary14.29-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.29-97.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1371796.278.73%
Theft from the person120587.32-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour53514.4410.42%
Violence and sexual offences39227.21-29.09%
Public order18167.190.00%
Vehicle crime1177.17-15.38%
Robbery1047.16150.00%
Shoplifting942.87125.00%
Criminal damage and arson738.58-50.00%
Drugs630.0150.00%
Bicycle theft525.72-28.57%
Burglary421.44-76.47%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1261864.86-18.71%
Theft from the person124540.172.48%
Violence and sexual offences55531.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour48235.79-20.00%
Public order18205.785.88%
Burglary1777.17-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1472.88-17.65%
Vehicle crime1360.02-7.14%
Bicycle theft755.7340.00%
Shoplifting430.01-60.00%
Drugs417.1533.33%
Robbery417.15-55.56%
Other crime117.150.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1552134.9547.62%
Theft from the person121664.4939.08%
Violence and sexual offences66518.7383.33%
Anti-social behaviour60282.94-13.04%
Burglary18257.22157.14%
Criminal damage and arson1777.17240.00%
Public order1772.886.25%
Vehicle crime1472.88-26.32%
Shoplifting1060.02-16.67%
Robbery942.8780.00%
Bicycle theft538.58-54.55%
Drugs321.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons212.86100.00%
Other crime18.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1051616.210.00%
Theft from the person87450.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour69372.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences36295.810.00%
Vehicle crime19154.330.00%
Public order1681.450.00%
Shoplifting1268.590.00%
Bicycle theft1151.440.00%
Burglary747.160.00%
Robbery530.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.440.00%
Drugs421.440.00%
Possession of weapons117.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202498
July 20241
April 202452
January 202453
December 202348
November 202360
October 202369

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
February 20241
January 20244
December 202317
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
January 202418
December 202318
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202434
July 20245
May 20247
April 202439
March 20245
February 20241
January 202439
December 202355
November 202366
October 202336

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 697 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202422
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 202473
March 20244
January 2024137
December 2023126
November 2023155
October 2023105

A total of 727 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202441
July 20242
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024105
March 202428
January 2024120
December 2023124
November 2023121
October 202387

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20245
June 20241
April 202416
February 20241
January 202411
December 202313
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202421
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 3AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. B402
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Emerald Street
    Total14
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Southampton Buildings
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 13. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Wild Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dryden Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1