NEWTON STREET, WC2B 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5EL

NEWTON STREET, WC2B 5EL, Camden has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5EL, encompassing approximately 1294 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WC2B 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborn (Lu Station) with total crimes: 7
  • Covent Garden (Lu Station) with total crimes: 5
  • Parker Street with total crimes: 2

NEWTON STREET, WC2B 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person511.59-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences53.86-37.50%
Other theft23.86-33.33%
Public order21.55-50.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2430.91-87.17%
Violence and sexual offences818.55-82.61%
Public order46.18-60.00%
Other theft33.09-96.88%
Robbery12.32-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person187409.54392.11%
Other theft96144.503100.00%
Anti-social behaviour9074.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences4669.54666.67%
Vehicle crime2235.540.00%
Shoplifting2217.000.00%
Drugs1917.000.00%
Burglary1614.680.00%
Robbery1112.361000.00%
Public order108.50150.00%
Bicycle theft67.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3840.183700.00%
Violence and sexual offences629.360.00%
Public order44.640.00%
Other theft33.090.00%
Robbery12.320.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.77-99.50%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 184 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person201488.36-5.19%
Other theft184155.329.52%
Anti-social behaviour91142.1822.97%
Violence and sexual offences5570.32-8.33%
Public order2742.5035.00%
Shoplifting1520.8650.00%
Vehicle crime1311.59-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson1210.05-29.41%
Robbery109.2742.86%
Burglary107.73-50.00%
Drugs87.73100.00%
Bicycle theft66.18-14.29%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 168 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person212478.319.84%
Other theft168163.82-16.83%
Anti-social behaviour74129.82-38.33%
Violence and sexual offences6057.18-24.05%
Burglary2046.36-4.76%
Public order2015.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson1715.45-15.00%
Vehicle crime1613.1414.29%
Shoplifting1012.36-65.52%
Bicycle theft77.7340.00%
Robbery75.41-53.33%
Drugs45.41-42.86%
Other crime23.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft202555.5827.85%
Theft from the person193156.0935.92%
Anti-social behaviour120149.130.84%
Violence and sexual offences7992.7379.55%
Shoplifting2961.0416.00%
Burglary2122.41110.00%
Criminal damage and arson2016.23233.33%
Robbery1515.4550.00%
Vehicle crime1411.59-26.32%
Public order1210.82-40.00%
Drugs79.27250.00%
Bicycle theft55.41-64.29%
Possession of weapons23.86100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft158441.2219.70%
Theft from the person142122.0921.37%
Anti-social behaviour119109.73-13.77%
Violence and sexual offences4491.95-2.22%
Shoplifting2534.00127.27%
Public order2019.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime1915.45-5.00%
Bicycle theft1414.68133.33%
Robbery1010.82-41.18%
Burglary107.73-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson67.73-60.00%
Drugs24.64-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Other crime10.77-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138434.276.98%
Other theft132106.63-6.38%
Theft from the person117102.00-6.40%
Violence and sexual offences4590.41-4.26%
Public order2534.774.17%
Burglary2219.3210.00%
Vehicle crime2017.0025.00%
Robbery1715.4570.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.1415.38%
Shoplifting1111.59-59.26%
Drugs98.5050.00%
Bicycle theft66.95-57.14%
Other crime44.64300.00%
Possession of weapons13.090.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft141443.54-26.56%
Anti-social behaviour129108.953.20%
Theft from the person12599.68-10.07%
Violence and sexual offences4796.59-16.07%
Shoplifting2736.3222.73%
Public order2420.8614.29%
Burglary2018.55-4.76%
Vehicle crime1615.45-52.94%
Bicycle theft1412.36-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.82-31.58%
Robbery1010.05-16.67%
Drugs67.7350.00%
Other crime14.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft192515.400.00%
Theft from the person139148.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour125107.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences5696.590.00%
Vehicle crime3443.270.00%
Shoplifting2226.270.00%
Burglary2117.000.00%
Public order2116.230.00%
Bicycle theft2016.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson1915.450.00%
Robbery1214.680.00%
Drugs49.270.00%
Other crime23.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1281 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202496
March 20243
January 2024184
December 2023168
November 2023202
October 2023158
September 2023132
August 2023141
July 2023192

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
January 202427
December 202320
November 202312
October 202320
September 202325
August 202324
July 202321

A total of 1384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024187
March 202438
February 20241
January 2024201
December 2023212
November 2023193
October 2023142
September 2023117
August 2023125
July 2023139

A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20248
April 202446
March 20246
January 202455
December 202360
November 202379
October 202344
September 202345
August 202347
July 202356

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 202310
September 202317
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202413
December 202316
November 202314
October 202319
September 202320
August 202316
July 202334

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314
September 20236
August 202314
July 202320

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202419
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20239
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 886 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202490
January 202491
December 202374
November 2023120
October 2023119
September 2023138
August 2023129
July 2023125

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202415
December 202310
November 202329
October 202325
September 202311
August 202327
July 202322

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202416
January 202410
December 202320
November 202321
October 202310
September 202322
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 202412
December 202317
November 202320
October 20236
September 202315
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2B 5EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Covent Garden (Lu Station)
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parker Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Long Acre
    Total1
    Theft from the person1