WC2B 5PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5PR

WC2B 5PR, Camden has recorded a total of 724 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 546.06 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5PR 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 5PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5PR, encompassing approximately 1325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (188) incidents (111.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (135) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (133) incidents (216.67% increase)

WC2B 5PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 86
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 70
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42

WC2B 5PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person188546.06111.24%
Anti-social behaviour135141.790.00%
Other theft133101.82216.67%
Violence and sexual offences66100.3115.79%
Shoplifting6549.78103.12%
Vehicle crime3549.02483.33%
Public order2426.409.09%
Robbery2118.1010.53%
Bicycle theft1815.84350.00%
Burglary1713.58-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson1112.82120.00%
Drugs98.30350.00%
Other crime26.79-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135327.330.00%
Theft from the person89101.821171.43%
Violence and sexual offences5767.13612.50%
Other theft4242.99740.00%
Shoplifting3231.680.00%
Public order2224.14450.00%
Robbery1916.590.00%
Burglary1814.330.00%
Vehicle crime613.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.530.00%
Bicycle theft43.770.00%
Other crime33.02200.00%
Drugs22.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.86-65.22%
Theft from the person76.03-84.78%
Other theft55.28-28.57%
Public order43.77-75.00%
Other crime13.020.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4672.41-88.02%
Violence and sexual offences2334.69-68.92%
Public order1617.35-48.39%
Other theft712.07-95.76%
Robbery25.28-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Drugs10.75-96.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 384 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 165 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person384693.89464.71%
Other theft165289.621962.50%
Anti-social behaviour110124.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences7482.96289.47%
Shoplifting4555.810.00%
Public order3133.94158.33%
Vehicle crime2723.380.00%
Drugs2520.361150.00%
Burglary2318.860.00%
Robbery2217.351000.00%
Bicycle theft916.590.00%
Other crime26.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6885.236700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1951.290.00%
Public order1214.330.00%
Other theft89.050.00%
Robbery26.030.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Other crime21.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.75-99.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 365 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 278 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person365759.50-17.23%
Other theft278275.295.30%
Anti-social behaviour111209.6719.35%
Violence and sexual offences9383.729.41%
Public order4070.1433.33%
Shoplifting3830.1731.03%
Criminal damage and arson1728.660.00%
Robbery1512.82-16.67%
Drugs1511.3136.36%
Vehicle crime1411.31-26.32%
Burglary1210.56-45.45%
Bicycle theft89.05-20.00%
Other crime16.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 441 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 264 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person441786.655.50%
Other theft264332.61-22.12%
Anti-social behaviour93199.11-34.04%
Violence and sexual offences8570.14-26.72%
Public order3064.1136.36%
Shoplifting2922.63-48.21%
Burglary2221.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime1916.5911.76%
Robbery1814.33-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson1713.58-19.05%
Drugs1112.8210.00%
Bicycle theft108.3025.00%
Other crime27.540.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 418 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person418917.8948.75%
Other theft339315.2741.25%
Anti-social behaviour141255.687.63%
Violence and sexual offences116106.3565.71%
Shoplifting5687.4936.59%
Burglary3342.24120.00%
Robbery3224.8923.08%
Public order2224.14-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson2116.59320.00%
Vehicle crime1715.84-10.53%
Drugs1012.82100.00%
Bicycle theft87.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons26.030.00%
Other crime21.510.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 281 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 240 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person281671.260.00%
Other theft240211.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour131181.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences7098.800.00%
Shoplifting4152.800.00%
Public order3730.920.00%
Robbery2627.910.00%
Vehicle crime1919.610.00%
Bicycle theft1614.330.00%
Burglary1512.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.310.00%
Drugs53.770.00%
Possession of weapons23.770.00%
Other crime21.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 856 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 122.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024135
April 2024110
January 2024111
December 202393
November 2023141
October 2023131

A total of 1481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 148.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 202442
July 20245
May 20247
April 2024165
March 20248
January 2024278
December 2023264
November 2023339
October 2023240

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 20244
May 202416
April 202431
March 202412
January 202440
December 202330
November 202322
October 202337

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20246
April 202427
January 202414
December 202319
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202423
January 202412
December 202322
November 202333
October 202315

A total of 611 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202457
July 20248
May 202423
April 202474
March 202419
January 202493
December 202385
November 2023116
October 202370

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241
April 202425
March 20242
January 202415
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 2288 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 208.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 441 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024188
August 202489
July 20247
May 202446
April 2024384
March 202468
February 20241
January 2024365
December 2023441
November 2023418
October 2023281

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 202417
December 202317
November 202321
October 20235

A total of 157 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
May 20242
April 202422
March 20242
January 202415
December 202318
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202432
April 202445
January 202438
December 202329
November 202356
October 202341

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total86
    Theft from the person21
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Other theft17
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total70
    Vehicle crime22
    Other theft14
    Theft from the person13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Old Compton Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. B402
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Phoenix Street
    Total26
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Denmark Street
    Total18
    Theft from the person8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 20. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 22. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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