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

Overview of Crime in WC2B 5QG

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5QG, Camden has recorded a total of 649 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 449.10 per 1,000 population. This WC2B 5QG 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 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2B 5QG, encompassing approximately 1445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (141) incidents (85.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (139) incidents (202.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (122) incidents (-8.96% decrease)

WC2B 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 80
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • B402 with total crimes: 27

DRURY LANE, WC2B 5QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person141449.1085.53%
Other theft13997.57202.17%
Anti-social behaviour12296.19-8.96%
Violence and sexual offences6684.4257.14%
Shoplifting6145.6760.53%
Vehicle crime3242.21433.33%
Public order2022.14-4.76%
Bicycle theft1813.84157.14%
Burglary1612.46-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1211.0771.43%
Robbery118.30-35.29%
Drugs107.61900.00%
Other crime16.92-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134287.180.00%
Theft from the person7692.731420.00%
Other theft4652.592200.00%
Violence and sexual offences4231.83600.00%
Shoplifting3829.060.00%
Public order2126.30950.00%
Burglary1814.530.00%
Robbery1712.460.00%
Bicycle theft711.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.840.00%
Vehicle crime64.840.00%
Other crime24.15100.00%
Drugs11.380.00%

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 offences611.07-25.00%
Theft from the person54.15-79.17%
Other theft23.46-33.33%
Public order21.38-50.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

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 person2427.68-89.96%
Violence and sexual offences816.61-84.31%
Public order45.54-78.95%
Other theft32.77-97.78%
Robbery12.08-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person239500.31512.82%
Other theft135165.394400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12693.420.00%
Shoplifting5687.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences5138.75750.00%
Vehicle crime2535.290.00%
Burglary2417.300.00%
Drugs2316.610.00%
Public order1915.92375.00%
Robbery1413.151300.00%
Bicycle theft89.690.00%
Other crime15.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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 person3936.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences626.990.00%
Public order44.150.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Robbery12.080.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.69-99.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 287 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person287607.57-16.81%
Other theft260198.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour108179.9213.68%
Violence and sexual offences6274.73-18.42%
Shoplifting5542.9044.74%
Public order3338.0617.86%
Criminal damage and arson1522.84-21.05%
Vehicle crime1410.38-22.22%
Burglary149.69-33.33%
Drugs139.6944.44%
Robbery89.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft85.54-38.46%
Other crime15.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 345 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 260 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person345651.858.49%
Other theft260238.74-7.80%
Anti-social behaviour95179.92-34.03%
Violence and sexual offences7665.74-20.00%
Shoplifting3852.59-41.54%
Public order2826.3047.37%
Burglary2119.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.53-5.00%
Vehicle crime1813.1520.00%
Robbery1612.46-23.81%
Bicycle theft1311.0785.71%
Drugs99.00-18.18%
Other crime26.23100.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 318 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 282 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person318706.5257.43%
Other theft282220.0536.23%
Anti-social behaviour144195.145.88%
Violence and sexual offences9599.6563.79%
Shoplifting6565.7441.30%
Robbery2144.9861.54%
Burglary2114.5331.25%
Criminal damage and arson2014.53400.00%
Public order1913.84-29.63%
Vehicle crime1513.15-21.05%
Drugs1110.38175.00%
Bicycle theft77.61-61.11%
Possession of weapons24.84100.00%
Other crime11.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 202 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft207521.070.00%
Theft from the person202143.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour136139.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences5894.110.00%
Shoplifting4640.140.00%
Public order2731.830.00%
Vehicle crime1918.680.00%
Bicycle theft1813.150.00%
Burglary1612.460.00%
Robbery1311.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.000.00%
Drugs42.770.00%
Other crime22.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 865 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024134
April 2024126
January 2024108
December 202395
November 2023144
October 2023136

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 202424
January 202414
December 202321
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 20242
May 20244
April 202419
March 20244
January 202433
December 202328
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202442
July 20246
May 20248
April 202451
March 20246
January 202462
December 202376
November 202395
October 202358

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202423
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 1338 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 121.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 202446
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024135
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024260
December 2023260
November 2023282
October 2023207

A total of 1676 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 167.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 345 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024141
August 202476
July 20245
May 202424
April 2024239
March 202439
January 2024287
December 2023345
November 2023318
October 2023202

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20246
April 202425
January 202414
December 202318
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20241
January 202415
December 202319
November 202320
October 20234

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 359 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202438
April 202456
January 202455
December 202338
November 202365
October 202346

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20248
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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
November 20231
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 5QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total80
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Other theft16
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary5
    Drugs4
    Bicycle theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Strand
    Total23
    Other theft10
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person10
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Neal Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Giles High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Rose Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Southampton Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
  • 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. A301
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. New Row
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kean Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1