WC2B 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5ER

WC2B 5ER, Camden has recorded a total of 314 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 238.08 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 91 crimes and a crime rate of 61.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2B 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5ER, encompassing approximately 1318 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WC2B 5ER area, explore the WC2B 5ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (125) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (56) incidents (1020.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (680.00% increase)

WC2B 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12

WC2B 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125238.080.00%
Theft from the person5694.781020.00%
Violence and sexual offences3942.46680.00%
Other theft2529.571150.00%
Public order1518.96650.00%
Burglary1411.370.00%
Shoplifting1410.610.00%
Robbery910.610.00%
Vehicle crime66.820.00%
Bicycle theft44.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Other crime21.52100.00%

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 person511.37-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences53.79-37.50%
Other theft23.79-33.33%
Public order21.52-50.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

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 person2430.33-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences818.20-81.82%
Public order46.07-60.00%
Other theft33.03-97.22%
Robbery12.27-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person192418.53405.26%
Other theft108145.583500.00%
Anti-social behaviour9381.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences4470.51633.33%
Shoplifting2733.360.00%
Vehicle crime2220.470.00%
Drugs1916.680.00%
Burglary1614.410.00%
Robbery1112.131000.00%
Public order108.34150.00%
Bicycle theft67.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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 person3839.433700.00%
Violence and sexual offences628.810.00%
Public order44.550.00%
Other theft33.030.00%
Robbery12.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.76-99.52%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 190 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person210493.59-5.83%
Other theft190159.226.74%
Anti-social behaviour91144.0616.67%
Violence and sexual offences5569.00-6.78%
Public order2741.7035.00%
Shoplifting1520.4750.00%
Vehicle crime1311.37-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson139.86-23.53%
Burglary129.86-40.00%
Robbery109.1066.67%
Drugs87.58100.00%
Bicycle theft76.070.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 178 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person223486.017.21%
Other theft178169.08-15.64%
Anti-social behaviour78134.96-38.10%
Violence and sexual offences5959.14-24.36%
Burglary2044.730.00%
Public order2015.1653.85%
Criminal damage and arson1715.16-10.53%
Vehicle crime1512.897.14%
Shoplifting1011.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft77.5840.00%
Robbery65.31-62.50%
Drugs44.55-50.00%
Other crime23.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 211 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 208 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211568.6530.25%
Theft from the person208159.9840.54%
Anti-social behaviour126157.715.00%
Violence and sexual offences7895.5369.57%
Shoplifting3059.1415.38%
Burglary2022.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1915.16375.00%
Robbery1614.4160.00%
Vehicle crime1412.13-22.22%
Public order1310.61-40.91%
Drugs89.86300.00%
Bicycle theft56.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons23.79100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft162443.5519.12%
Theft from the person148122.8332.14%
Anti-social behaviour120112.21-10.45%
Violence and sexual offences4690.986.98%
Shoplifting2634.88136.36%
Public order2219.71-12.00%
Vehicle crime1816.68-10.00%
Bicycle theft1513.6587.50%
Robbery1011.37-28.57%
Burglary107.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.58-71.43%
Drugs23.03-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Other crime10.76-75.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft136421.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour134103.120.00%
Theft from the person112101.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4384.920.00%
Burglary2532.600.00%
Public order2518.960.00%
Vehicle crime2018.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson1415.160.00%
Robbery1410.610.00%
Shoplifting1110.610.00%
Drugs98.340.00%
Bicycle theft86.820.00%
Other crime46.070.00%
Possession of weapons13.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1018 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024108
March 20243
January 2024190
December 2023178
November 2023211
October 2023162
September 2023136

A total of 1217 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024192
March 202438
February 20241
January 2024210
December 2023223
November 2023208
October 2023148
September 2023112

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202422
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 767 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 109.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024125
April 202493
January 202491
December 202378
November 2023126
October 2023120
September 2023134

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
January 202427
December 202320
November 202313
October 202322
September 202325

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202416
January 202412
December 202320
November 202320
October 202310
September 202325

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 202413
December 202317
November 202319
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 20245
May 20248
April 202444
March 20246
January 202455
December 202359
November 202378
October 202346
September 202343

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202316
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202419
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202427
January 202415
December 202310
November 202330
October 202326
September 202311

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Public order6
    Theft from the person6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Holborn
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person3
  • 7. Drury Lane
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Procter Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Holborn (Lu Station)
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bloomsbury Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
  • 13. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Little Russell Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Dyott Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Betterton Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Red Lion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Gate Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Neal Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Macklin Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Covent Garden
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Monmouth Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cosmo Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Catton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Newton Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 28. B401
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 29. St Giles High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parker Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1