WC2A 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3LJ

WC2A 3LJ, Camden has recorded a total of 413 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1722.17 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3LJ 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (79) incidents (163.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (-32.41% decrease)

WC2A 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 28
  • Drury Lane with total crimes: 21

WC2A 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person961722.1777.78%
Other theft79400.31163.33%
Anti-social behaviour73329.42-32.41%
Violence and sexual offences47304.4030.56%
Shoplifting31195.99106.67%
Vehicle crime30129.27500.00%
Bicycle theft15125.10200.00%
Public order1362.55-13.33%
Robbery1154.2110.00%
Burglary1045.87-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson741.7075.00%
Possession of weapons129.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1081234.2910700.00%
Theft from the person54450.35980.00%
Violence and sexual offences36225.17500.00%
Other theft30150.12650.00%
Public order15125.10400.00%
Shoplifting1562.550.00%
Burglary1162.550.00%
Robbery1045.870.00%
Vehicle crime541.70400.00%
Bicycle theft520.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson420.850.00%
Other crime216.68100.00%
Drugs18.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences687.570.00%
Theft from the person525.02150.00%
Other theft420.8533.33%
Public order316.680.00%
Other crime112.510.00%
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.170.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft329.190.00%
Theft from the person212.51-92.00%
Drugs18.340.00%
Vehicle crime14.170.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person25170.97-82.76%
Violence and sexual offences8104.25-77.14%
Public order433.36-71.43%
Other theft316.68-96.63%
Robbery112.51-88.89%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1451859.78271.79%
Other theft89604.642125.00%
Anti-social behaviour77371.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences35321.08483.33%
Shoplifting30145.950.00%
Vehicle crime17125.100.00%
Burglary1570.890.00%
Public order1462.55180.00%
Robbery958.38800.00%
Drugs637.530.00%
Bicycle theft625.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.020.00%
Possession of weapons18.340.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person39229.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences6162.63500.00%
Public order525.020.00%
Other theft420.85300.00%
Robbery116.680.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116.68-99.40%
Vehicle crime14.17-90.91%
Burglary14.17-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences14.17-97.96%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1882322.64-18.26%
Other theft168783.945.00%
Anti-social behaviour71700.5416.39%
Violence and sexual offences49296.06-20.97%
Public order23204.3327.78%
Shoplifting1595.91150.00%
Vehicle crime1162.55-26.67%
Robbery745.87-30.00%
Bicycle theft729.19-12.50%
Burglary729.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson629.19-50.00%
Drugs525.0266.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2302506.1113.30%
Other theft160959.08-9.60%
Violence and sexual offences62667.18-1.59%
Anti-social behaviour61258.53-34.41%
Public order18254.365.88%
Vehicle crime1575.0615.38%
Burglary1462.55-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson1258.38-33.33%
Robbery1050.04-16.67%
Bicycle theft841.7014.29%
Shoplifting633.36-68.42%
Drugs325.02-25.00%
Other crime112.510.00%
Possession of weapons14.17-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2032702.1069.17%
Other theft177846.4927.34%
Anti-social behaviour93738.0720.78%
Violence and sexual offences63387.8031.25%
Burglary20262.70300.00%
Shoplifting1983.40-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson1879.23260.00%
Public order1775.06-10.53%
Vehicle crime1370.89-35.00%
Robbery1254.21100.00%
Bicycle theft750.04-41.67%
Drugs429.19100.00%
Possession of weapons216.68100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1392014.060.00%
Theft from the person120579.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour77500.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences48321.080.00%
Shoplifting29200.160.00%
Vehicle crime20120.930.00%
Public order1983.400.00%
Bicycle theft1279.230.00%
Robbery650.040.00%
Burglary525.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson520.850.00%
Drugs220.850.00%
Possession of weapons18.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 202417
February 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 202312
November 202318
October 20235

A total of 1107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202454
July 20245
June 20242
May 202425
April 2024145
March 202439
January 2024188
December 2023230
November 2023203
October 2023120

A total of 561 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 2024108
July 20241
April 202477
January 202471
December 202361
November 202393
October 202377

A total of 857 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202430
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 202489
March 20244
February 20241
January 2024168
December 2023160
November 2023177
October 2023139

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202436
July 20246
May 20248
April 202435
March 20246
February 20241
January 202449
December 202362
November 202363
October 202348

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20243
May 20244
April 202414
March 20245
January 202423
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202415
February 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202320
October 20235

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202415
April 202430
January 202415
December 20236
November 202319
October 202329

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    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. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 15. Surrey Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 21. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Neal Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Betterton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kingsway Tunnel
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Burleigh Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1