WC2A 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2A 3SZ

WC2A 3SZ, Camden has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 537.90 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3SZ, encompassing approximately 409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (3450.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (377.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)

WC2A 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn with total crimes: 18
  • Fleet Street with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13

WC2A 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71537.903450.00%
Theft from the person43173.59377.78%
Violence and sexual offences29105.13141.67%
Other theft1870.90200.00%
Public order1644.01300.00%
Shoplifting1139.12450.00%
Robbery926.89350.00%
Burglary822.00700.00%
Criminal damage and arson719.5675.00%
Bicycle theft417.11300.00%
Drugs29.78100.00%
Other crime24.89100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12112.47300.00%
Theft from the person929.34-55.00%
Other theft622.000.00%
Public order414.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.7833.33%
Robbery29.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.890.00%
Shoplifting24.89100.00%
Other crime14.89-50.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Bicycle theft12.440.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Drugs12.44-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2097.80-35.48%
Other theft648.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.67-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.33-72.73%
Drugs27.33-60.00%
Other crime24.890.00%
Bicycle theft14.890.00%
Robbery12.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Shoplifting12.440.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31171.15-62.65%
Violence and sexual offences1175.79-52.17%
Other theft826.89-84.62%
Drugs519.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.220.00%
Public order412.22-55.56%
Robbery39.78-75.00%
Burglary17.33-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour12.44-96.77%
Shoplifting12.44-95.83%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person83621.0380.43%
Other theft52202.93940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31127.14675.00%
Shoplifting2475.792300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2358.68155.56%
Robbery1256.23500.00%
Public order929.3428.57%
Burglary922.00350.00%
Criminal damage and arson522.0025.00%
Drugs412.22300.00%
Vehicle crime19.780.00%
Bicycle theft12.44-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person46210.27666.67%
Violence and sexual offences9112.4712.50%
Public order722.00250.00%
Other theft517.11-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour412.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.78300.00%
Robbery29.780.00%
Bicycle theft24.890.00%
Burglary24.890.00%
Other crime24.89100.00%
Drugs14.890.00%
Possession of weapons12.440.00%
Shoplifting12.44-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences883.13-60.00%
Other theft719.56-91.86%
Theft from the person617.11-89.29%
Shoplifting514.670.00%
Burglary212.22-60.00%
Public order24.89-83.33%
Drugs14.89-85.71%
Other crime12.440.00%
Vehicle crime12.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.44-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86572.134.88%
Theft from the person56210.27-25.33%
Anti-social behaviour27136.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2066.01-57.45%
Public order1248.9033.33%
Drugs729.34133.33%
Robbery617.11100.00%
Burglary514.67-61.54%
Shoplifting512.22-44.44%
Vehicle crime412.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft39.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.33-70.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft82716.38-21.15%
Theft from the person75200.4933.93%
Violence and sexual offences47183.379.30%
Anti-social behaviour27114.91-38.64%
Burglary1366.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson1031.780.00%
Public order924.45-43.75%
Shoplifting922.00-30.77%
Vehicle crime622.0020.00%
Bicycle theft514.67-28.57%
Drugs312.2250.00%
Robbery37.33-57.14%
Other crime27.33100.00%
Possession of weapons24.890.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft104784.8438.67%
Theft from the person56254.28-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour44136.927.32%
Violence and sexual offences43107.5872.00%
Public order16105.13-20.00%
Burglary1339.1262.50%
Shoplifting1331.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson1031.78100.00%
Bicycle theft724.45-12.50%
Robbery717.110.00%
Vehicle crime517.110.00%
Drugs212.22-60.00%
Other crime14.890.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75669.9322.95%
Theft from the person60183.377.14%
Anti-social behaviour41146.70-8.89%
Violence and sexual offences25100.24-13.79%
Public order2061.1242.86%
Shoplifting1348.900.00%
Bicycle theft831.78166.67%
Burglary819.560.00%
Robbery719.5675.00%
Vehicle crime517.11-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson512.22-28.57%
Drugs512.2266.67%
Possession of weapons212.220.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61621.030.00%
Theft from the person56149.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour45136.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences29110.020.00%
Public order1470.900.00%
Shoplifting1334.230.00%
Vehicle crime931.780.00%
Burglary822.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson719.560.00%
Robbery417.110.00%
Bicycle theft39.780.00%
Drugs37.330.00%
Other crime27.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202412
June 20243
May 202411
April 202423
March 20249
February 20248
January 202420
December 202347
November 202343
October 202325
September 202329

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202471
July 20242
May 20241
April 202431
March 20244
January 202427
December 202327
November 202344
October 202341
September 202345

A total of 541 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202443
July 20249
June 202420
May 202431
April 202483
March 202446
February 20246
January 202456
December 202375
November 202356
October 202360
September 202356

A total of 36 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.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 510 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 202452
March 20245
February 20247
January 202486
December 202382
November 2023104
October 202375
September 202361

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202313
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Holborn
    Total18
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fleet Street
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
  • 4. Portpool Lane
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Chancery Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Southampton Buildings
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Essex Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Old Mitre Court
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Leather Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 18. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. A401
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Sandland Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. B521
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greville Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Eagle Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Bell Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Printer Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Fetter Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. East Harding Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Norwich Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1