GATE STREET, WC2A 3HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3HP

GATE STREET, WC2A 3HP, Camden has recorded a total of 361 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1875.35 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3HP 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 3HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3HP, encompassing approximately 192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (-36.89% decrease)

WC2A 3HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

GATE STREET, WC2A 3HP 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 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person781875.3595.00%
Other theft69405.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65358.45-36.89%
Violence and sexual offences43337.6726.47%
Vehicle crime29223.38480.00%
Shoplifting20150.65233.33%
Public order18103.9050.00%
Robbery1093.510.00%
Bicycle theft951.95125.00%
Burglary846.75-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson641.56500.00%
Drugs531.17150.00%
Possession of weapons125.970.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1031303.9210200.00%
Theft from the person40535.071900.00%
Violence and sexual offences34207.80580.00%
Other theft23176.63666.67%
Public order12119.48500.00%
Robbery1062.340.00%
Burglary951.950.00%
Shoplifting646.750.00%
Vehicle crime531.170.00%
Bicycle theft425.970.00%
Drugs220.780.00%
Other crime210.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.390.00%

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 offences572.730.00%
Other theft325.970.00%
Public order215.580.00%
Theft from the person210.39100.00%
Other crime110.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.190.00%

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 theft331.17200.00%
Drugs115.580.00%
Theft from the person15.19-95.00%
Vehicle crime15.190.00%

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 person20166.24-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences7103.90-82.93%
Public order236.36-80.00%
Robbery210.39-81.82%
Other theft110.39-98.68%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1101922.11292.86%
Other theft76571.441800.00%
Anti-social behaviour54394.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences41280.52720.00%
Shoplifting21212.990.00%
Vehicle crime16109.090.00%
Burglary1183.120.00%
Robbery1157.141000.00%
Drugs1057.140.00%
Public order1051.95233.33%
Bicycle theft651.95500.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.170.00%
Other crime110.390.00%
Possession of weapons15.190.00%

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 person28218.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences5145.46400.00%
Other theft425.970.00%
Public order320.780.00%
Robbery115.580.00%
Bicycle theft15.190.00%

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 crime115.58-91.67%
Burglary15.19-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.19-97.62%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1452249.3811.54%
Theft from the person118753.26-6.35%
Anti-social behaviour55613.003.77%
Violence and sexual offences42285.72-23.64%
Public order19218.195.56%
Vehicle crime1298.70-7.69%
Robbery1062.34150.00%
Shoplifting951.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson746.75-50.00%
Drugs636.3650.00%
Burglary531.17-72.22%
Bicycle theft525.97-16.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 126 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1302316.92-18.75%
Theft from the person126675.337.69%
Violence and sexual offences55654.56-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour53285.72-18.46%
Burglary18275.33-5.26%
Public order1893.515.88%
Criminal damage and arson1493.51-17.65%
Vehicle crime1372.73-7.14%
Bicycle theft667.5320.00%
Shoplifting431.17-60.00%
Drugs420.7833.33%
Robbery420.78-55.56%
Other crime120.780.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1602618.2244.14%
Theft from the person117831.1836.05%
Violence and sexual offences65607.8080.56%
Anti-social behaviour65337.67-14.47%
Burglary19337.67216.67%
Criminal damage and arson1798.70240.00%
Public order1788.3113.33%
Vehicle crime1488.31-26.32%
Shoplifting1072.73-16.67%
Robbery951.9580.00%
Bicycle theft546.75-54.55%
Drugs325.97-25.00%
Possession of weapons215.58100.00%
Other crime110.390.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112010.420.00%
Theft from the person86576.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour76446.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences36394.810.00%
Vehicle crime19187.020.00%
Public order1598.700.00%
Shoplifting1277.920.00%
Bicycle theft1162.340.00%
Burglary657.140.00%
Robbery531.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson525.970.00%
Drugs425.970.00%
Possession of weapons120.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 2024103
July 20241
April 202454
January 202455
December 202353
November 202365
October 202376

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202411
February 20241
January 20245
December 202318
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
January 202419
December 202318
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202434
July 20245
May 20247
April 202441
March 20245
February 20241
January 202442
December 202355
November 202365
October 202336

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 725 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202423
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 202476
March 20244
January 2024145
December 2023130
November 2023160
October 2023111

A total of 726 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202440
July 20242
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024110
March 202428
January 2024118
December 2023126
November 2023117
October 202386

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.22 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 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 202314
November 202317
October 20235

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
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 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
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 3HP 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. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 15. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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