WC2A 3JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3JA

WC2A 3JA, Camden has recorded a total of 388 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2028.64 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3JA, encompassing approximately 191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (83) incidents (76.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (74) incidents (221.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-33.02% decrease)

WC2A 3JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 26
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC2A 3JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person832028.6476.60%
Other theft74433.96221.74%
Anti-social behaviour71386.90-33.02%
Violence and sexual offences49371.2228.95%
Vehicle crime30256.19500.00%
Shoplifting22156.85175.00%
Public order18115.0350.00%
Robbery1094.1111.11%
Bicycle theft1052.28150.00%
Burglary952.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson647.06500.00%
Drugs531.37150.00%
Possession of weapons126.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1061390.7710500.00%
Theft from the person47554.212250.00%
Violence and sexual offences38245.74660.00%
Other theft23198.68666.67%
Public order12120.25500.00%
Burglary962.740.00%
Robbery947.060.00%
Shoplifting847.060.00%
Vehicle crime541.830.00%
Bicycle theft426.140.00%
Drugs220.910.00%
Other crime210.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.460.00%

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 offences573.200.00%
Other theft326.140.00%
Public order215.690.00%
Theft from the person210.46100.00%
Other crime110.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.230.00%

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 theft331.37200.00%
Drugs115.690.00%
Theft from the person15.23-95.00%
Vehicle crime15.230.00%

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 person20167.31-83.05%
Violence and sexual offences7104.57-84.09%
Public order236.60-81.82%
Robbery210.46-83.33%
Other theft110.46-98.77%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1182086.15321.43%
Other theft81616.961925.00%
Anti-social behaviour59423.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44308.48780.00%
Shoplifting25230.050.00%
Vehicle crime16130.710.00%
Robbery1283.661100.00%
Burglary1162.740.00%
Public order1157.51266.67%
Drugs1057.510.00%
Bicycle theft752.28600.00%
Possession of weapons236.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.460.00%
Other crime110.460.00%

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 person28219.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences5146.40400.00%
Other theft426.140.00%
Public order320.910.00%
Robbery115.690.00%
Bicycle theft15.230.00%

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 crime115.69-90.91%
Burglary15.23-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences15.23-97.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1582514.8815.33%
Theft from the person142826.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour57742.441.79%
Violence and sexual offences43298.02-23.21%
Public order22224.8222.22%
Shoplifting12115.03140.00%
Vehicle crime1162.74-21.43%
Robbery1057.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson852.28-42.86%
Burglary741.83-58.82%
Drugs636.6050.00%
Bicycle theft531.37-28.57%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1422483.514.41%
Other theft137742.44-17.96%
Anti-social behaviour56716.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences56292.79-18.84%
Public order18292.795.88%
Burglary1794.11-10.53%
Vehicle crime1488.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson1473.20-26.32%
Bicycle theft773.2040.00%
Shoplifting536.60-61.54%
Drugs426.140.00%
Robbery420.91-63.64%
Other crime120.910.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1672859.9640.34%
Theft from the person136873.1544.68%
Anti-social behaviour70711.07-13.58%
Violence and sexual offences69365.9968.29%
Criminal damage and arson19360.76280.00%
Burglary1999.34171.43%
Public order1799.346.25%
Vehicle crime1488.88-30.00%
Shoplifting1373.20-27.78%
Robbery1167.97120.00%
Bicycle theft557.51-58.33%
Drugs426.140.00%
Possession of weapons220.91100.00%
Other crime110.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1192211.630.00%
Theft from the person94622.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour81491.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences41423.500.00%
Vehicle crime20214.370.00%
Shoplifting18104.570.00%
Public order1694.110.00%
Bicycle theft1283.660.00%
Burglary762.740.00%
Robbery536.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.140.00%
Drugs426.140.00%
Possession of weapons120.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 2024106
July 20241
April 202459
January 202457
December 202356
November 202370
October 202381

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
February 20241
January 20247
December 202317
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
January 202422
December 202318
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202438
July 20245
May 20247
April 202444
March 20245
February 20241
January 202443
December 202356
November 202369
October 202341

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20234
October 20234

A total of 770 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202423
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 202481
March 20244
January 2024158
December 2023137
November 2023167
October 2023119

A total of 813 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202447
July 20242
June 20241
May 202420
April 2024118
March 202428
January 2024142
December 2023142
November 2023136
October 202394

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
June 20241
April 202416
February 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 202314
November 202319
October 20235

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
April 202425
January 202412
December 20235
November 202313
October 202318

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 3JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    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. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 14. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 16. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gilbert Place
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bloomsbury Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Bloomsbury Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Boswell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1