WC2B 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5ES

WC2B 5ES, Camden has recorded a total of 524 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 387.66 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2B postcode area, which has experienced 131 crimes and a crime rate of 88.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WC2B 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5ES, encompassing approximately 1351 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (117) incidents (88.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (-12.70% decrease)
  • Other theft: (96) incidents (300.00% increase)

WC2B 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 59
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • B402 with total crimes: 27

WC2B 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person117387.6688.71%
Anti-social behaviour11086.56-12.70%
Other theft9681.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences5971.0247.50%
Shoplifting3643.6556.52%
Vehicle crime3126.63416.67%
Burglary1722.9313.33%
Public order1512.580.00%
Bicycle theft1511.10200.00%
Robbery1211.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.88450.00%
Drugs48.14100.00%
Other crime12.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126245.620.00%
Theft from the person6293.221140.00%
Violence and sexual offences4045.87700.00%
Other theft2429.591100.00%
Shoplifting2317.760.00%
Public order1517.02650.00%
Burglary1511.100.00%
Robbery1011.100.00%
Vehicle crime67.400.00%
Bicycle theft54.440.00%
Drugs23.700.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%

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 person511.10-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences53.70-37.50%
Other theft23.70-33.33%
Public order21.48-50.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

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 person2429.59-87.94%
Violence and sexual offences817.76-81.82%
Public order45.92-66.67%
Other theft32.96-97.27%
Robbery12.22-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person199426.87423.68%
Other theft110147.223566.67%
Anti-social behaviour9981.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences4473.24633.33%
Shoplifting3232.550.00%
Vehicle crime2423.670.00%
Drugs1917.760.00%
Burglary1714.060.00%
Public order1212.58200.00%
Robbery118.881000.00%
Bicycle theft78.140.00%
Other crime15.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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 person3838.473700.00%
Violence and sexual offences628.110.00%
Public order44.440.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Robbery12.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.74-99.57%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person235514.16-2.49%
Other theft202173.8510.99%
Anti-social behaviour93149.4414.81%
Violence and sexual offences5468.80-12.90%
Public order2739.9528.57%
Shoplifting2119.9761.54%
Criminal damage and arson1415.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime1210.36-25.00%
Burglary128.88-33.33%
Robbery108.8825.00%
Drugs87.40100.00%
Bicycle theft75.92-12.50%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 241 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person241498.639.05%
Other theft182178.29-18.39%
Anti-social behaviour81134.64-37.69%
Violence and sexual offences6259.92-28.74%
Public order2145.8775.00%
Burglary1815.54-21.74%
Vehicle crime1613.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson1611.84-5.88%
Shoplifting1311.84-60.61%
Bicycle theft89.6233.33%
Robbery85.92-46.67%
Drugs45.92-50.00%
Other crime22.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 221 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft223585.1935.15%
Theft from the person221164.9838.99%
Anti-social behaviour130163.507.44%
Violence and sexual offences8796.1797.73%
Shoplifting3364.3622.22%
Burglary2324.41130.00%
Criminal damage and arson1717.02325.00%
Robbery1512.5850.00%
Vehicle crime1411.10-30.00%
Public order1210.36-47.83%
Drugs88.88166.67%
Bicycle theft65.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons24.44100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft165448.320.00%
Theft from the person159122.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour121117.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4489.520.00%
Shoplifting2732.550.00%
Public order2319.970.00%
Vehicle crime2017.020.00%
Bicycle theft1814.800.00%
Robbery1013.320.00%
Burglary107.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.400.00%
Drugs32.960.00%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 760 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 108.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024126
April 202499
January 202493
December 202381
November 2023130
October 2023121

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202417
January 202412
December 202318
November 202323
October 202310

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20242
May 20244
April 202412
March 20244
January 202427
December 202321
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202440
July 20245
May 20248
April 202444
March 20246
January 202454
December 202362
November 202387
October 202344

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202419
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 1010 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 101.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202424
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024110
March 20243
January 2024202
December 2023182
November 2023223
October 2023165

A total of 1302 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024117
August 202462
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024199
March 202438
February 20241
January 2024235
December 2023241
November 2023221
October 2023159

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20246
April 202424
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 20234

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202423
April 202432
January 202421
December 202313
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total59
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Other theft12
    Theft from the person10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary5
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 16. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 18. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 23. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Museum Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nottingham Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Monmouth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1