WC2A 3XL, Camden has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 541.41 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 3XL 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 3XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 3XL, encompassing approximately 398 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 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 52 | 541.41 | 48.57% |
| Other theft | 35 | 130.34 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 87.73 | -13.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 77.70 | -65.15% |
| Public order | 18 | 57.65 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 45.12 | 63.64% |
| Robbery | 10 | 45.12 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 25.07 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 17.55 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 10.03 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 7.52 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.01 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 518.85 | 3200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 165.43 | 300.00% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 90.23 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 87.73 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 37.60 | 600.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 35.09 | 450.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 27.57 | 800.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 22.56 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 20.05 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 10.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 10.03 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.52 | 100.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 85.22 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 22.56 | -16.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 12.53 | -58.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 12.53 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 10.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.01 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.01 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 12 | 75.20 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 30.08 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 15.04 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 5.01 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.51 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.51 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 30 | 152.90 | -62.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 75.20 | -73.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 20.05 | -88.24% |
| Public order | 4 | 15.04 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 10.03 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.03 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.03 | -72.73% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 7.52 | -96.15% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.51 | -96.15% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 80 | 644.17 | 86.05% |
| Other theft | 51 | 200.52 | 920.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 127.83 | 233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 75.20 | 766.67% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 65.17 | 2500.00% |
| Robbery | 11 | 65.17 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 27.57 | 42.86% |
| Burglary | 8 | 25.07 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 20.05 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 15.04 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 43 | 203.03 | 4200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 107.78 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 22.56 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 17.55 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 7.52 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.52 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 5.01 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2.51 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 60.16 | -92.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 17.55 | -73.91% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 15.04 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 12.53 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 5.01 | -98.21% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.51 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.51 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.51 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 88 | 604.07 | 12.82% |
| Theft from the person | 56 | 220.57 | -22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 140.36 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 70.18 | -54.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 57.65 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 30.08 | 40.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.55 | 250.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 17.55 | -54.55% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 12.53 | -54.55% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 12.53 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.03 | -72.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.52 | -40.00% |
In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 78 | 736.91 | -15.22% |
| Theft from the person | 72 | 195.51 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 180.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 125.33 | -26.32% |
| Public order | 12 | 70.18 | -47.83% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 30.08 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 27.57 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 27.57 | -15.38% |
| Drugs | 5 | 27.57 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 12.53 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 12.53 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 5.01 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 92 | 759.47 | 29.58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 230.60 | 92.31% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 125.33 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 120.31 | -11.63% |
| Public order | 23 | 95.25 | 15.00% |
| Burglary | 13 | 57.65 | 85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 32.58 | -7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 30.08 | 42.86% |
| Robbery | 6 | 25.07 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 15.04 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 3 | 12.53 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 7.52 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 71 | 666.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 177.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 135.35 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 107.78 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 65.17 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 50.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 32.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 17.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 17.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 17.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 17.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 10.03 | 0.00% |
A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 36 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 50 |
| November 2023 | 50 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
A total of 459 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 35 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 88 |
| December 2023 | 78 |
| November 2023 | 92 |
| October 2023 | 71 |
A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 488 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 52 |
| August 2024 | 35 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 80 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 72 |
| November 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 54 |
A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 66 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 43 |
A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 3XL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 24 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 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 | 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 | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 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 | 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 | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |