WC2A 3SZ, Camden has recorded a total of 221 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 540.34 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3SZ, encompassing approximately 409 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 61 | 540.34 | 41.86% |
| Other theft | 41 | 149.14 | 127.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 100.24 | -6.90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 66.01 | -63.38% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 63.57 | 63.64% |
| Public order | 12 | 44.01 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 29.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 22.00 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 17.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.11 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 12.22 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.89 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 537.90 | 3450.00% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 173.59 | 377.78% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 105.13 | 141.67% |
| Other theft | 18 | 70.90 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 44.01 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 39.12 | 450.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 26.89 | 350.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 22.00 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 19.56 | 75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 17.11 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
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 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 112.47 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 29.34 | -55.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 22.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 14.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 9.78 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.78 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.89 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 20 | 97.80 | -35.48% |
| Other theft | 6 | 48.90 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 14.67 | -40.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 7.33 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.33 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.44 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 31 | 171.15 | -62.65% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 75.79 | -52.17% |
| Other theft | 8 | 26.89 | -84.62% |
| Drugs | 5 | 19.56 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 12.22 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.78 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 7.33 | -88.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 2.44 | -96.77% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.44 | -95.83% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 83 | 621.03 | 80.43% |
| Other theft | 52 | 202.93 | 940.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 127.14 | 675.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 75.79 | 2300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 58.68 | 155.56% |
| Robbery | 12 | 56.23 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 29.34 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 22.00 | 350.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 22.00 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.22 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.44 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 46 | 210.27 | 666.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 112.47 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 22.00 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 17.11 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 9.78 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.78 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 4.89 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.44 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 83.13 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 19.56 | -91.86% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 17.11 | -89.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 14.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 12.22 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 4.89 | -83.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 4.89 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.44 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.44 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 86 | 572.13 | 4.88% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 210.27 | -25.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 136.92 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 66.01 | -57.45% |
| Public order | 12 | 48.90 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 29.34 | 133.33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 17.11 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 14.67 | -61.54% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 12.22 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 12.22 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 9.78 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 7.33 | -70.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 82 | 716.38 | -21.15% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 200.49 | 33.93% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 183.37 | 9.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 114.91 | -38.64% |
| Burglary | 13 | 66.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 31.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 24.45 | -43.75% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 22.00 | -30.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 22.00 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 14.67 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 3 | 12.22 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 7.33 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.33 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 104 | 784.84 | 38.67% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 254.28 | -6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 136.92 | 7.32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 107.58 | 72.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 105.13 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 39.12 | 62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 31.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 31.78 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 24.45 | -12.50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.11 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 12.22 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 4.89 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 75 | 669.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 183.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 146.70 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 100.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 61.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 48.90 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 31.78 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 19.56 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 19.56 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.11 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 12.22 | 0.00% |
A total of 490 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 41 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 86 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 104 |
| October 2023 | 75 |
A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 43 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
A total of 546 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 61 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 31 |
| April 2024 | 83 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 75 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 60 |
A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 71 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 44 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 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 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 3SZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |