WC2B 4AU, Camden has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 4AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 1.35 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2B 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 4AU, encompassing approximately 1429 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 5 | 10.50 | -79.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 3.50 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.50 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.40 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 24 | 27.99 | -86.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 16.79 | -78.38% |
| Public order | 4 | 5.60 | -71.43% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.80 | -96.94% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.10 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 98 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 178 | 372.28 | 356.41% |
| Other theft | 98 | 124.56 | 3166.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 68.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 65.78 | 516.67% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 25.89 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 21 | 23.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 14.70 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 17 | 14.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 11.90 | 250.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 9.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.60 | 700.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 39 | 37.09 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 27.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.80 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 1.40 | -99.51% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.70 | -90.91% |
In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 203 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 235 | 472.34 | -15.16% |
| Other theft | 203 | 164.45 | 6.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 142.05 | 11.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 55.98 | -18.03% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 34.99 | 47.37% |
| Public order | 24 | 19.59 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 16.79 | -7.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 9.10 | -31.25% |
| Burglary | 11 | 7.70 | -26.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 7.70 | -41.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.90 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.90 | 50.00% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 191 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 277 | 501.03 | 16.88% |
| Other theft | 191 | 193.84 | -11.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 133.66 | -31.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 50.38 | -19.74% |
| Public order | 22 | 42.69 | 83.33% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 15.39 | -48.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 13.30 | 23.08% |
| Burglary | 15 | 11.20 | -34.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 10.50 | -22.22% |
| Robbery | 12 | 9.80 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 8.40 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 7.00 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.40 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 216 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 237 | 534.62 | 60.14% |
| Other theft | 216 | 165.85 | 29.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 151.15 | 0.96% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 73.48 | 49.02% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 53.18 | 23.33% |
| Burglary | 23 | 25.89 | 283.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 16.09 | 260.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 12.60 | -38.10% |
| Robbery | 12 | 9.10 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 12 | 8.40 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 8.40 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 5 | 5.60 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.50 | 100.00% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 148 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 167 | 407.27 | 20.14% |
| Theft from the person | 148 | 116.86 | 42.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 103.57 | -18.11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 72.78 | 24.39% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 35.69 | 42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 20.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 21 | 14.70 | -12.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 14.70 | 157.14% |
| Robbery | 9 | 12.60 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 6.30 | -72.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.20 | -58.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.70 | -80.00% |
In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 127 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 139 | 375.08 | -6.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 97.27 | 3.25% |
| Theft from the person | 104 | 88.87 | -18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 72.78 | -2.38% |
| Public order | 24 | 28.69 | 26.32% |
| Burglary | 22 | 16.79 | 4.76% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 15.39 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 14.70 | -55.32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 14.70 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 12 | 8.40 | -7.69% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 8.40 | -53.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.90 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 128 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 149 | 410.06 | -18.13% |
| Theft from the person | 128 | 104.27 | -2.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 89.57 | 24.24% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 86.07 | -21.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 32.89 | -20.75% |
| Burglary | 21 | 29.39 | 5.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 14.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 13.30 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 10.50 | -51.72% |
| Robbery | 13 | 9.80 | -23.53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 9.10 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 5 | 7.00 | 25.00% |
In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 131 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 182 | 453.45 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 131 | 127.36 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 91.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 69.28 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 41.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 37.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 20 | 20.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 19 | 14.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 13.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 17 | 12.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 11.90 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 9.80 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.80 | 0.00% |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1354 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 216 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 98 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 203 |
| December 2023 | 191 |
| November 2023 | 216 |
| October 2023 | 167 |
| September 2023 | 139 |
| August 2023 | 149 |
| July 2023 | 182 |
A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
| July 2023 | 19 |
A total of 1506 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 277 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 178 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| January 2024 | 235 |
| December 2023 | 277 |
| November 2023 | 237 |
| October 2023 | 148 |
| September 2023 | 104 |
| August 2023 | 128 |
| July 2023 | 131 |
A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 61 |
| November 2023 | 76 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
| August 2023 | 42 |
| July 2023 | 53 |
A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 13 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 29 |
A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 15 |
| July 2023 | 18 |
A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 804 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 127 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 94 |
| January 2024 | 80 |
| December 2023 | 72 |
| November 2023 | 105 |
| October 2023 | 104 |
| September 2023 | 127 |
| August 2023 | 123 |
| July 2023 | 99 |
A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 19 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 30 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
| August 2023 | 47 |
| July 2023 | 60 |
A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 4AU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |