WC2A 3RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3RJ

WC2A 3RJ, Camden has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.36 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3RJ 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 3RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3RJ, encompassing approximately 409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2A 3RJ area, explore the WC2A 3RJ 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 (120.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

WC2A 3RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 11
  • Holborn with total crimes: 8
  • Chancery Lane with total crimes: 4

WC2A 3RJ 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11117.36120.00%
Theft from the person826.89-65.22%
Other theft519.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson512.2266.67%
Public order412.22100.00%
Robbery39.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.330.00%
Bicycle theft27.33100.00%
Vehicle crime24.89100.00%
Shoplifting24.89100.00%
Other crime14.89-50.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Drugs12.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person23119.8064.29%
Other theft856.2314.29%
Violence and sexual offences519.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson312.22-50.00%
Drugs27.33-60.00%
Public order24.890.00%
Other crime24.890.00%
Bicycle theft14.890.00%
Robbery12.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Shoplifting12.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14114.91-80.00%
Other theft734.23-84.78%
Violence and sexual offences617.11-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson614.6720.00%
Drugs514.67150.00%
Robbery312.22-62.50%
Shoplifting27.33-91.30%
Public order24.89-71.43%
Burglary14.89-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.44-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person70574.57288.89%
Other theft46171.151433.33%
Anti-social behaviour34112.47750.00%
Shoplifting2383.132200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2156.23425.00%
Burglary1251.34500.00%
Robbery829.34700.00%
Public order719.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.1125.00%
Vehicle crime412.220.00%
Bicycle theft39.7850.00%
Drugs27.33100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18122.25157.14%
Public order744.01250.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.78-42.86%
Other theft39.78-57.14%
Bicycle theft27.33100.00%
Burglary24.890.00%
Other crime24.89100.00%
Robbery14.890.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Possession of weapons12.440.00%
Shoplifting12.44-80.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person785.57-82.05%
Violence and sexual offences717.11-69.57%
Other theft717.11-90.00%
Shoplifting517.1125.00%
Burglary212.22-60.00%
Public order24.89-81.82%
Bicycle theft14.89-66.67%
Drugs12.44-80.00%
Other crime12.440.00%
Vehicle crime12.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft70474.3316.67%
Theft from the person39171.15-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour2495.3526.32%
Violence and sexual offences2358.68-25.81%
Public order1156.23266.67%
Robbery626.89100.00%
Burglary514.67-37.50%
Drugs512.2266.67%
Shoplifting412.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft39.780.00%
Vehicle crime27.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.89-77.78%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60501.22-34.07%
Theft from the person48146.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences31117.363.33%
Anti-social behaviour1975.79-45.71%
Criminal damage and arson946.4528.57%
Burglary822.00-11.11%
Shoplifting819.56-38.46%
Vehicle crime619.5620.00%
Bicycle theft314.67-66.67%
Other crime37.330.00%
Robbery37.33-50.00%
Public order37.33-83.33%
Drugs37.330.00%
Possession of weapons17.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft91669.9312.35%
Theft from the person48222.4911.63%
Anti-social behaviour35117.369.38%
Violence and sexual offences3085.5715.38%
Public order1873.350.00%
Shoplifting1344.0130.00%
Burglary931.7828.57%
Bicycle theft922.0012.50%
Criminal damage and arson722.0040.00%
Robbery617.1120.00%
Vehicle crime514.670.00%
Drugs312.22-57.14%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft81606.3662.00%
Theft from the person43198.04-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour32105.133.23%
Violence and sexual offences2678.244.00%
Public order1863.5763.64%
Shoplifting1044.01-23.08%
Bicycle theft824.4514.29%
Drugs719.56250.00%
Burglary717.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson517.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime512.22-28.57%
Robbery512.2225.00%
Possession of weapons112.220.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft50525.6711.11%
Theft from the person48122.25-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour31117.36-20.51%
Violence and sexual offences2575.7931.58%
Shoplifting1361.1218.18%
Public order1131.78-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson1026.89100.00%
Vehicle crime724.450.00%
Bicycle theft717.1175.00%
Burglary617.11-33.33%
Robbery414.6733.33%
Drugs29.78-60.00%
Other crime14.89-50.00%

In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50518.342.04%
Other theft45122.25-26.23%
Anti-social behaviour39110.028.33%
Violence and sexual offences1995.35-45.71%
Public order1346.4562.50%
Shoplifting1131.78-35.29%
Burglary926.8928.57%
Vehicle crime722.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.11-37.50%
Drugs512.2225.00%
Bicycle theft412.22-20.00%
Robbery39.78-50.00%
Other crime27.330.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61599.020.00%
Theft from the person49149.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour36119.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3588.020.00%
Shoplifting1785.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson841.560.00%
Public order819.560.00%
Vehicle crime719.560.00%
Burglary717.110.00%
Robbery617.110.00%
Bicycle theft514.670.00%
Drugs412.220.00%
Other crime29.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 202318
October 202318
September 202311
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 465 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202423
May 202414
April 202470
March 202418
February 20247
January 202439
December 202348
November 202348
October 202343
September 202348
August 202350
July 202349

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 202421
March 20244
February 20247
January 202423
December 202331
November 202330
October 202326
September 202325
August 202319
July 202335

A total of 534 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 202446
March 20243
February 20247
January 202470
December 202360
November 202391
October 202381
September 202350
August 202345
July 202361

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 202434
March 20244
January 202424
December 202319
November 202335
October 202332
September 202331
August 202339
July 202336

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232
August 20235
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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 202310
September 202313
August 202311
July 202317

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fleet Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Holborn
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chancery Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Old Mitre Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Southampton Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Bench Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chancery Lane (Lu Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Temple Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Bouverie Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Middle Temple Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Bell Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Printer Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Rolls Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fetter Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Harding Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. B521
    Total1
    Other theft1