WC2B 5NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5NA

WC2B 5NA, Camden has recorded a total of 559 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 409.87 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5NA 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 5NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5NA, encompassing approximately 1363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (125) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (116) incidents (-12.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (102) incidents (240.00% increase)

WC2B 5NA 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 5NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person125409.8778.57%
Anti-social behaviour11691.65-12.78%
Other theft10285.05240.00%
Violence and sexual offences5674.7930.23%
Shoplifting4741.0656.67%
Vehicle crime3334.46450.00%
Burglary1824.205.88%
Public order1613.20-5.88%
Bicycle theft1611.73220.00%
Robbery1411.7327.27%
Criminal damage and arson1110.27266.67%
Drugs48.07300.00%
Other crime12.93-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour133269.830.00%
Theft from the person7097.521300.00%
Violence and sexual offences4351.33760.00%
Other theft3031.531400.00%
Shoplifting3022.000.00%
Public order1722.00750.00%
Burglary1712.460.00%
Robbery1112.460.00%
Vehicle crime68.070.00%
Bicycle theft54.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.670.00%
Other crime22.20100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

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 person511.00-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences53.67-37.50%
Other theft23.67-33.33%
Public order21.47-50.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

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 person2429.33-89.04%
Violence and sexual offences817.60-83.33%
Public order45.87-69.23%
Other theft32.93-97.56%
Robbery12.20-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person219463.40476.32%
Other theft123160.584000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10390.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences4875.52700.00%
Shoplifting3935.190.00%
Vehicle crime2428.600.00%
Burglary2117.600.00%
Drugs1915.400.00%
Robbery1313.931200.00%
Public order139.53225.00%
Bicycle theft79.530.00%
Other crime15.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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 person3838.133700.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.860.00%
Public order44.400.00%
Other theft32.930.00%
Robbery12.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.73-99.61%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 255 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 222 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person255561.65-14.14%
Other theft222186.978.82%
Anti-social behaviour99162.7817.86%
Violence and sexual offences5672.59-13.85%
Shoplifting3441.0630.77%
Public order3024.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson1622.000.00%
Vehicle crime1411.73-17.65%
Burglary1210.27-45.45%
Drugs108.8011.11%
Robbery97.33-10.00%
Bicycle theft86.60-11.11%
Other crime15.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 204 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person297577.0513.79%
Other theft204217.77-16.39%
Anti-social behaviour84149.58-37.31%
Violence and sexual offences6561.59-30.85%
Shoplifting2647.66-46.94%
Public order2419.06100.00%
Burglary2217.60-15.38%
Vehicle crime1716.1321.43%
Criminal damage and arson1612.460.00%
Robbery1011.73-37.50%
Bicycle theft97.3380.00%
Drugs96.600.00%
Other crime26.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 244 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person261646.7146.63%
Other theft244191.3737.85%
Anti-social behaviour134178.918.06%
Violence and sexual offences9498.25100.00%
Shoplifting4968.9236.11%
Burglary2635.93116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1619.06220.00%
Robbery1611.7345.45%
Vehicle crime1411.73-22.22%
Public order1210.27-45.45%
Drugs98.80125.00%
Bicycle theft56.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons23.67100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 177 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person178477.330.00%
Other theft177130.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour124129.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences4790.920.00%
Shoplifting3634.460.00%
Public order2226.400.00%
Vehicle crime1816.130.00%
Bicycle theft1513.200.00%
Burglary1211.000.00%
Robbery118.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.070.00%
Drugs43.670.00%
Possession of weapons12.930.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 793 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024133
April 2024103
January 202499
December 202384
November 2023134
October 2023124

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202421
January 202412
December 202322
November 202326
October 202312

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20242
May 20244
April 202413
March 20244
January 202430
December 202324
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202443
July 20245
May 20248
April 202448
March 20246
January 202456
December 202365
November 202394
October 202347

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202419
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 1110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202430
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024123
March 20243
January 2024222
December 2023204
November 2023244
October 2023177

A total of 1473 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 133.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 297 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024125
August 202470
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024219
March 202438
February 20241
January 2024255
December 2023297
November 2023261
October 2023178

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 20246
April 202424
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20241
January 202416
December 202316
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 20249
December 202310
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202430
April 202439
January 202434
December 202326
November 202349
October 202336

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 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 5NA 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. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 17. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 24. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Earnshaw Street
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Newton Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Barter Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1