DRURY LANE, WC2B 5QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5QF

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5QF, Camden has recorded a total of 726 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 534.62 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5QF 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 5QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5QF, encompassing approximately 1357 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (192) incidents (110.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (131) incidents (204.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (-5.11% decrease)

WC2B 5QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 92
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person192534.62110.99%
Other theft131141.39204.65%
Anti-social behaviour13096.47-5.11%
Shoplifting7195.73115.15%
Violence and sexual offences6452.2823.08%
Vehicle crime3547.13483.33%
Public order2525.7731.58%
Robbery2118.4140.00%
Bicycle theft1815.46260.00%
Burglary1613.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.78175.00%
Drugs108.10400.00%
Other crime27.36-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137316.650.00%
Theft from the person91100.881720.00%
Violence and sexual offences5267.01766.67%
Other theft4338.291333.33%
Shoplifting3331.660.00%
Burglary2024.300.00%
Public order1914.73850.00%
Robbery1513.990.00%
Vehicle crime611.050.00%
Bicycle theft54.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Other crime32.95200.00%
Drugs22.210.00%

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 offences612.52-25.00%
Theft from the person54.42-79.17%
Other theft33.680.00%
Public order22.21-50.00%
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 person2429.46-93.22%
Violence and sexual offences817.67-87.88%
Public order45.89-82.61%
Other theft32.95-98.16%
Robbery12.21-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 354 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person354650.97807.69%
Other theft163260.685333.33%
Anti-social behaviour121120.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences6689.101000.00%
Shoplifting4948.600.00%
Vehicle crime2736.080.00%
Drugs2519.880.00%
Public order2318.41475.00%
Burglary2216.940.00%
Robbery2016.201900.00%
Bicycle theft914.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.630.00%
Other crime12.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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 person3939.033800.00%
Violence and sexual offences628.720.00%
Public order44.420.00%
Other theft32.95200.00%
Robbery12.210.00%

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 person11.47-99.70%
Other theft10.74-99.63%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 337 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 269 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person337695.15-20.89%
Other theft269248.16-3.58%
Anti-social behaviour102198.0917.24%
Violence and sexual offences7575.11-1.32%
Shoplifting4155.2332.26%
Public order3530.1934.62%
Robbery1725.77-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1712.520.00%
Burglary1512.52-25.00%
Drugs1411.0527.27%
Vehicle crime1310.31-31.58%
Bicycle theft89.57-20.00%
Other crime15.89-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 426 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 279 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person426754.805.71%
Other theft279313.70-19.36%
Anti-social behaviour87205.45-36.50%
Violence and sexual offences7664.07-26.21%
Shoplifting3155.97-46.55%
Public order2622.8336.84%
Burglary2019.15-25.93%
Vehicle crime1914.7311.76%
Robbery1913.99-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson1713.99-15.00%
Drugs1112.5210.00%
Bicycle theft108.1025.00%
Other crime27.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 403 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 346 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person403871.1453.82%
Other theft346296.7648.50%
Anti-social behaviour137254.797.87%
Violence and sexual offences103100.8871.67%
Shoplifting5875.8541.46%
Robbery3142.7129.17%
Burglary2722.8392.86%
Criminal damage and arson2019.88400.00%
Public order1914.73-45.71%
Vehicle crime1713.99-5.56%
Drugs1012.52100.00%
Bicycle theft87.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons25.890.00%
Other crime21.470.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 262 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 233 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person262620.770.00%
Other theft233192.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour127171.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences6093.520.00%
Shoplifting4144.180.00%
Public order3530.190.00%
Robbery2425.770.00%
Vehicle crime1817.670.00%
Bicycle theft1613.250.00%
Burglary1411.780.00%
Drugs510.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.680.00%
Possession of weapons22.950.00%
Other crime21.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 841 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 120.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024130
August 2024137
April 2024121
January 2024102
December 202387
November 2023137
October 2023127

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 202422
January 202415
December 202320
November 202327
October 202314

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 20242
May 20244
April 202423
March 20244
January 202435
December 202326
November 202319
October 202335

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202452
July 20246
May 20248
April 202466
March 20246
January 202475
December 202376
November 2023103
October 202360

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202425
January 202414
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 1474 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 134.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202443
July 20243
May 20243
April 2024163
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024269
December 2023279
November 2023346
October 2023233

A total of 2134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 194.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 426 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024192
August 202491
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024354
March 202439
February 20241
January 2024337
December 2023426
November 2023403
October 2023262

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 202427
January 202413
December 202319
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20243
January 202417
December 202317
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202417
December 202319
November 202331
October 202324

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202433
April 202449
January 202441
December 202331
November 202358
October 202341

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
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 5QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total92
    Theft from the person23
    Anti-social behaviour20
    Other theft18
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary5
    Drugs4
    Bicycle theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gate Street
    Total13
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total12
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Dyott Street
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B401
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Long Acre
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Macklin Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
  • 21. Bury Place
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 22. Little Russell Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Russell Street
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Catton Street
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Procter Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Holborn
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 27. James Street
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Shelton Street
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Charing Cross Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1