WC2A 3LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.57 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2A postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 26.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2A 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3LJ, encompassing approximately 239 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 87.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 25.02 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 20.85 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 16.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.17 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.17 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 3 | 29.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 12.51 | -92.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 8.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.17 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 25 | 170.97 | -82.76% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 104.25 | -77.14% |
| Public order | 4 | 33.36 | -71.43% |
| Other theft | 3 | 16.68 | -96.63% |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.51 | -88.89% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 89 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 145 | 1859.78 | 271.79% |
| Other theft | 89 | 604.64 | 2125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 371.12 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 321.08 | 483.33% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 145.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 125.10 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 70.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 62.55 | 180.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 58.38 | 800.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 37.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 25.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 25.02 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 8.34 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 39 | 229.34 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 162.63 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 25.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 20.85 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.68 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 16.68 | -99.40% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.17 | -90.91% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.17 | -85.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 4.17 | -97.96% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 168 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 188 | 2322.64 | -18.26% |
| Other theft | 168 | 783.94 | 5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 700.54 | 16.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 296.06 | -20.97% |
| Public order | 23 | 204.33 | 27.78% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 95.91 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 62.55 | -26.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 45.87 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 29.19 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 7 | 29.19 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 29.19 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 25.02 | 66.67% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 230 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 160 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 230 | 2506.11 | 13.30% |
| Other theft | 160 | 959.08 | -9.60% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 667.18 | -1.59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 258.53 | -34.41% |
| Public order | 18 | 254.36 | 5.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 75.06 | 15.38% |
| Burglary | 14 | 62.55 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 58.38 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 10 | 50.04 | -16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 41.70 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 33.36 | -68.42% |
| Drugs | 3 | 25.02 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 12.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.17 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 203 | 2702.10 | 69.17% |
| Other theft | 177 | 846.49 | 27.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 738.07 | 20.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 387.80 | 31.25% |
| Burglary | 20 | 262.70 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 83.40 | -34.48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 79.23 | 260.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 75.06 | -10.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 70.89 | -35.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 54.21 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 50.04 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 29.19 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 16.68 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 120 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 139 | 2014.06 | 14.88% |
| Theft from the person | 120 | 579.62 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 500.39 | -23.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 321.08 | 23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 200.16 | 107.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 120.93 | 5.26% |
| Public order | 19 | 83.40 | -24.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 79.23 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 50.04 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 25.02 | -72.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 20.85 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 2 | 20.85 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 8.34 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 121 | 1876.46 | -2.42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 504.56 | -1.96% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 416.99 | -22.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 350.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 25 | 162.63 | 38.89% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 104.25 | 46.15% |
| Burglary | 18 | 79.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 75.06 | -44.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 58.38 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 8 | 45.87 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 33.36 | -45.45% |
| Drugs | 4 | 25.02 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 16.68 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 109 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 124 | 2009.89 | -17.88% |
| Theft from the person | 109 | 517.07 | -3.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 454.52 | 25.93% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 425.33 | -18.75% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 162.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 18 | 104.25 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 18 | 75.06 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 75.06 | -53.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 54.21 | -15.38% |
| Robbery | 10 | 45.87 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 41.70 | -18.18% |
| Drugs | 4 | 37.53 | 33.33% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 151 | 2147.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 113 | 629.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 471.20 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 337.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 200.16 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 116.76 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 104.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 15 | 62.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 62.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 54.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 10 | 45.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 41.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.51 | 0.00% |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 177 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 89 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 168 |
| December 2023 | 160 |
| November 2023 | 177 |
| October 2023 | 139 |
| September 2023 | 121 |
| August 2023 | 124 |
| July 2023 | 151 |
A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 1263 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 230 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 145 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 188 |
| December 2023 | 230 |
| November 2023 | 203 |
| October 2023 | 120 |
| September 2023 | 84 |
| August 2023 | 109 |
| July 2023 | 113 |
A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 49 |
| December 2023 | 62 |
| November 2023 | 63 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
| August 2023 | 39 |
| July 2023 | 48 |
A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 28 |
A total of 663 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 77 |
| January 2024 | 71 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 93 |
| October 2023 | 77 |
| September 2023 | 100 |
| August 2023 | 102 |
| July 2023 | 81 |
A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 25 |
A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 3LJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |