WC2A 3SH, Camden has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 427.87 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3SH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2A postcode area, which has experienced 42 crimes and a crime rate of 102.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2A 3SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3SH, encompassing approximately 409 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 427.87 | 1100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 117.36 | 310.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 100.24 | 108.33% |
| Other theft | 16 | 61.12 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 39.12 | 175.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 26.89 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 24.45 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 14.67 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 14.67 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.22 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 129.58 | 71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 29.34 | -62.96% |
| Other theft | 8 | 24.45 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 19.56 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 12.22 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.78 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 27 | 156.48 | 107.69% |
| Other theft | 13 | 66.01 | 18.18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 31.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 17.11 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.78 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.33 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 13 | 134.47 | -79.03% |
| Other theft | 11 | 31.78 | -77.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 26.89 | -63.16% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.11 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 14.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 14.67 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 12.22 | -91.30% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.89 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 4.89 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.44 | -88.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.44 | -95.65% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 62 | 528.12 | 195.24% |
| Other theft | 48 | 151.59 | 860.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 117.36 | 475.00% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 56.23 | 2200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 56.23 | 216.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 46.45 | 350.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 22.00 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 22.00 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 17.11 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 14.67 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 21 | 134.47 | 162.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 51.34 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 14.67 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 12.22 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 9.78 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.44 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 10 | 100.24 | -83.61% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 24.45 | -75.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 19.56 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 19.56 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 12.22 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.89 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.44 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.44 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 61 | 376.53 | 15.09% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 149.14 | -11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 78.24 | -55.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 36.67 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 34.23 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 17.11 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 14.67 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.22 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 9.78 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 9.78 | -57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.33 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 4.89 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 53 | 452.32 | -27.40% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 129.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 88.02 | 30.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 83.13 | -46.67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 39.12 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 22.00 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 19.56 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.11 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 12.22 | -64.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 12.22 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 7.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 7.33 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.89 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 552.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 178.48 | 2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 88.02 | 15.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 73.35 | 85.71% |
| Public order | 14 | 63.57 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 34.23 | 30.00% |
| Burglary | 12 | 31.78 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 29.34 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 14.67 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 14.67 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.78 | -77.78% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 73 | 528.12 | 62.22% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 178.48 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 85.57 | -13.33% |
| Public order | 21 | 63.57 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 51.34 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 34.23 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 24.45 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 9 | 22.00 | 125.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 22.00 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 14.67 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 12.22 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.78 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 7.33 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 45 | 471.88 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 110.02 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 102.69 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 73.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 51.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 31.78 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 22.00 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 19.56 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 17.11 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 7.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 19 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 26 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 48 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 61 |
| December 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 73 |
| October 2023 | 73 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
A total of 363 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 27 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 62 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 35 |
| September 2023 | 42 |
A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 3SH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |