MACKLIN STREET, WC2B 5NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5NF

MACKLIN STREET, WC2B 5NF, Camden has recorded a total of 657 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 475.34 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5NF 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 5NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5NF, encompassing approximately 1382 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (159) incidents (91.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (128) incidents (-7.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (119) incidents (221.62% increase)

WC2B 5NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 76
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35

MACKLIN STREET, WC2B 5NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person159475.3491.57%
Anti-social behaviour128115.04-7.91%
Other theft11992.61221.62%
Violence and sexual offences6486.1028.00%
Shoplifting5546.3077.42%
Vehicle crime3539.79483.33%
Public order2225.3215.79%
Burglary1815.92-5.26%
Robbery1813.020.00%
Bicycle theft1813.02260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.02120.00%
Drugs97.96350.00%
Other crime16.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139301.700.00%
Theft from the person83100.571560.00%
Violence and sexual offences5060.05733.33%
Other theft3736.181133.33%
Shoplifting3126.770.00%
Public order1922.43850.00%
Burglary1913.750.00%
Robbery1813.750.00%
Vehicle crime613.020.00%
Bicycle theft54.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Other crime33.62200.00%
Drugs22.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.30-25.00%
Theft from the person54.34-79.17%
Other theft33.620.00%
Public order22.17-50.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

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 person2428.94-91.97%
Violence and sexual offences817.36-87.30%
Public order45.79-80.00%
Other theft32.89-97.95%
Robbery12.17-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 299 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 146 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person299567.23666.67%
Other theft146216.334766.67%
Anti-social behaviour116105.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences6383.93950.00%
Shoplifting4345.580.00%
Vehicle crime2631.110.00%
Drugs2218.810.00%
Burglary2115.920.00%
Public order2015.19400.00%
Robbery1814.471700.00%
Bicycle theft713.020.00%
Other crime15.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3938.353800.00%
Violence and sexual offences628.220.00%
Public order44.340.00%
Other theft32.89200.00%
Robbery12.170.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.45-99.66%
Other theft10.72-99.59%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 294 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person294622.21-18.78%
Other theft246212.71-0.40%
Anti-social behaviour104177.9820.93%
Violence and sexual offences6675.24-12.00%
Shoplifting3747.7532.14%
Public order3526.7734.62%
Vehicle crime1525.32-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1510.850.00%
Drugs1410.8527.27%
Burglary1410.13-33.33%
Robbery1210.13-14.29%
Bicycle theft78.68-30.00%
Other crime15.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 362 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 247 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person362664.179.37%
Other theft247261.91-15.70%
Anti-social behaviour86178.70-37.23%
Violence and sexual offences7562.22-22.68%
Shoplifting2854.26-46.15%
Public order2620.2662.50%
Burglary2118.81-30.00%
Vehicle crime1915.1918.75%
Criminal damage and arson1513.75-6.25%
Robbery1410.85-44.00%
Drugs1110.1310.00%
Bicycle theft107.9611.11%
Other crime27.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 331 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 293 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person331749.5548.43%
Other theft293239.4841.55%
Anti-social behaviour137211.997.87%
Violence and sexual offences9799.1261.67%
Shoplifting5270.1830.00%
Burglary3037.62130.77%
Robbery2521.7125.00%
Vehicle crime1618.09-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1611.58220.00%
Public order1611.58-50.00%
Drugs1011.58100.00%
Bicycle theft97.24-43.75%
Possession of weapons26.51100.00%
Other crime21.450.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person223556.370.00%
Other theft207161.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour127149.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences6091.880.00%
Shoplifting4043.410.00%
Public order3228.940.00%
Robbery2023.150.00%
Vehicle crime1814.470.00%
Bicycle theft1613.020.00%
Burglary1311.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.410.00%
Drugs53.620.00%
Other crime23.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 837 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 119.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 2024139
April 2024116
January 2024104
December 202386
November 2023137
October 2023127

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
April 202421
January 202414
December 202321
November 202330
October 202313

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202420
March 20244
January 202435
December 202326
November 202316
October 202332

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202450
July 20246
May 20248
April 202463
March 20246
January 202466
December 202375
November 202397
October 202360

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202422
January 202414
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 1305 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 293 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024119
August 202437
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024146
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024246
December 2023247
November 2023293
October 2023207

A total of 1820 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 165.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024159
August 202483
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024299
March 202439
February 20241
January 2024294
December 2023362
November 2023331
October 2023223

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20246
April 202426
January 202415
December 202319
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20241
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 127 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202431
April 202443
January 202437
December 202328
November 202352
October 202340

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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 5NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total76
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Other theft16
    Theft from the person14
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total42
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total35
    Vehicle crime22
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Race Track
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 19. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 20. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 26. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Montague Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tower Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1