WC2A 3PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3PD

WC2A 3PD, Camden has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.15 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3PD 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 3PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3PD, encompassing approximately 380 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC2A 3PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 8
  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 4

WC2A 3PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1184.15266.67%
Theft from the person528.93-28.57%
Other theft413.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.5250.00%
Public order27.890.00%
Shoplifting25.26100.00%
Other crime15.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%
Drugs12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Robbery12.630.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person765.74-75.00%
Other theft618.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.78-62.50%
Other crime27.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft15.260.00%
Robbery12.63-66.67%
Drugs12.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%
Shoplifting12.630.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person28144.64-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences873.63-73.33%
Other theft421.04-92.45%
Public order410.52-60.00%
Robbery310.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.89-25.00%
Drugs37.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.89-97.22%
Shoplifting12.63-95.83%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person77710.0479.07%
Other theft53202.491225.00%
Anti-social behaviour36139.381700.00%
Violence and sexual offences3094.67233.33%
Shoplifting2478.892300.00%
Robbery1263.121100.00%
Public order1031.5642.86%
Burglary926.30350.00%
Drugs623.670.00%
Vehicle crime515.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.15100.00%
Bicycle theft310.5250.00%
Possession of weapons17.890.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person43199.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences9113.0880.00%
Public order723.67600.00%
Other theft418.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft210.520.00%
Burglary25.26100.00%
Other crime25.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.260.00%
Robbery15.260.00%
Possession of weapons12.630.00%
Shoplifting12.63-80.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft652.60-92.94%
Violence and sexual offences515.78-77.27%
Shoplifting513.150.00%
Vehicle crime113.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-75.00%
Burglary12.63-80.00%
Public order12.63-91.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85639.0410.39%
Theft from the person56223.53-21.13%
Anti-social behaviour35147.27-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences2292.04-54.17%
Public order1257.869.09%
Robbery631.56100.00%
Drugs615.7820.00%
Burglary515.78-61.54%
Shoplifting513.15-37.50%
Vehicle crime413.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.52-63.64%
Bicycle theft310.52-25.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77783.68-25.96%
Theft from the person71202.4944.90%
Violence and sexual offences48186.726.67%
Anti-social behaviour38126.23-29.63%
Burglary1399.93-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson1134.19-15.38%
Public order1128.93-52.17%
Shoplifting828.93-38.46%
Drugs521.0466.67%
Vehicle crime513.150.00%
Bicycle theft413.1533.33%
Robbery310.52-50.00%
Other crime27.89100.00%
Possession of weapons25.26100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104878.3540.54%
Anti-social behaviour54273.500.00%
Theft from the person49142.012.08%
Violence and sexual offences45128.8666.67%
Public order23118.3415.00%
Burglary1460.49100.00%
Shoplifting1336.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson1334.19116.67%
Robbery634.1920.00%
Vehicle crime515.78-37.50%
Drugs313.150.00%
Bicycle theft37.89-62.50%
Other crime17.890.00%
Possession of weapons12.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74723.1919.35%
Anti-social behaviour54194.60-6.90%
Theft from the person48142.0111.63%
Violence and sexual offences27126.23-20.59%
Public order2071.0011.11%
Shoplifting1352.60-7.14%
Bicycle theft834.19166.67%
Vehicle crime821.04-20.00%
Burglary721.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.41-50.00%
Robbery515.78-16.67%
Drugs313.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons27.890.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft62720.5614.81%
Anti-social behaviour58163.0548.72%
Theft from the person43152.53-14.00%
Violence and sexual offences34113.086.25%
Public order1889.41-10.00%
Shoplifting1447.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson1236.82300.00%
Vehicle crime1031.5625.00%
Burglary726.30-61.11%
Drugs618.4150.00%
Robbery615.7850.00%
Bicycle theft315.78-25.00%
Other crime17.89-50.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54646.93-32.50%
Theft from the person50142.01-15.25%
Anti-social behaviour39131.49-20.41%
Violence and sexual offences32102.56-34.69%
Public order2084.15122.22%
Burglary1852.6080.00%
Shoplifting847.34-46.67%
Vehicle crime821.04-11.11%
Drugs421.0433.33%
Robbery410.520.00%
Bicycle theft410.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson310.52-72.73%
Other crime27.890.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft80802.090.00%
Theft from the person59210.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour49155.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences49128.860.00%
Shoplifting15128.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson1139.450.00%
Burglary1028.930.00%
Vehicle crime926.300.00%
Public order923.670.00%
Bicycle theft723.670.00%
Robbery418.410.00%
Drugs310.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 613 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202453
March 20244
February 20246
January 202485
December 202377
November 2023104
October 202374
September 202362
August 202354
July 202380

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 202323
October 202320
September 202318
August 202320
July 20239

A total of 536 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202428
April 202477
March 202443
January 202456
December 202371
November 202349
October 202348
September 202343
August 202350
July 202359

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20248
April 202430
March 20249
February 20245
January 202422
December 202348
November 202345
October 202327
September 202334
August 202332
July 202349

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 202313
October 20236
September 202312
August 20233
July 202311

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
March 20242
January 202435
December 202338
November 202354
October 202354
September 202358
August 202339
July 202349

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313
September 202314
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202314
October 20237
September 20237
August 202318
July 202310

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rolls Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fetter Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1